Eric Molina picks up points victory on return to the ring after defeat to Anthony Joshua
Monday 4 September 2017 11:21, UK
Eric Molina claimed a points victory at the weekend in his first fight since last year's world heavyweight title defeat against Anthony Joshua.
The 35-year-old Texan, who is a two-time world title challenger, ended a nine-month absence from the ring as he completed a six-round majority decision victory over Jamal Woods.
Molina suffered a third-round stoppage defeat to Joshua when he challenged for the IBF heavyweight belt at the Manchester Arena last December.
'Drummer Boy' has also fought WBC champion Deontay Wilder, suffering a brave ninth-round knockout defeat in 2015, but was determined to continue his career after the latest setback against Joshua.
I've had the toughest road to become a heavyweight champion, facing Wilder and Joshua, who are arguably the best of our era in heavyweight boxing.
"Bouncing back after big defeats is never easy," Molina told Sky Sports. "All I can do is try and get better and move forward.
"I've had the toughest road to become a heavyweight champion, facing Wilder and Joshua, who are arguably the best of our era in heavyweight boxing.
"But it is not the end for 'Drummer Boy' just yet."
Joshua added the WBA 'super' belt with a dramatic 11th round knockout of Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley in May and is expected to defend both of his titles against the IBF's mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev.
