Filip Hrgović (10-0, 8 KOs) announced himself on the world stage with a sensational three round demolition of two-time World title challenger Eric Molina (27-6, 19 KOs) to retain his WBC International Heavyweight title at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
Alexander Povetkin: “I am really glad to be here and very excited to be on a card like this fighting Michael Hunter.
Filip Hrgović (9-0, 7 KOs) has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of his WBC International Heavyweight Title clash with Eric Molina (27-5, 19 KOs) on Saturday night at the Diriyah Arena on the undercard of the huge rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua for the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Titles.
Experienced heavyweight contender and former two-time world title challenger Eric Molina, 27-5(19) is ready to fight the “fight of my life” against unbeaten, red-hot prospect/contender Filip Hrgovic on the massive Ruiz-Joshua II card in Saudi Arabia.
First details of the supporting cast to the colossal Unified Heavyweight World Title rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua have now been confirmed.
David Price of Liverpool, UK: a gutsy puncher with a suspect chin. Eric Molina of Texas, USA: a hard-hitter, also possessing heart and courage but also a resume that tells you he too has lost his biggest fights.
As fans may have heard by now, heavyweight contender Eric Molina has been suspended for two years by UKAD for a failed drugs test that occurred after Molina’s December 2016 fight with Anthony Joshua.
Back in April of 2016, heavyweight contender Eric Molina travelled to Poland to fight local hero and former two-weight world champ Tomasz Adamek.
WBC heavyweight ruler Deontay Wilder wants a big unification showdown with Anthony Joshua, the reigning WBA and IBF champ – as Wilder has made clear many times.
Top heavyweight title contender Dominic Breazeale will take on Eric Molina in a 12-round WBC title elimination match on the undercard of the showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Bermane Stiverne live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Nov.