WelshDevilRob Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Steve Molitor replaces Martinez for Frampton fight Two-time World champion steps in for Belfast cracker on September 22 Matchroom Sport in association with Orion Sport can announce that Steve Molitor has replaced the Kiko Martinez for Betfair’s Judgement Day fight night at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Saturday September 22, live on Sky Sports. The two-time World super bantamweight champion takes the place of the injured Spaniard and will challenge the Belfast star for his Commonwealth and IBF International titles on a bumper night of action in Frampton’s hometown. Molitor first held the IBF belt in 2006 after beating Michael Hunter in the UK and successfully defended it five times before regaining it in 2010. The 32 year old has fought four times in the UK, with wins over Hunter, John Mackay, Nicky Booth and Jason Booth and he has promised an explosive night when he crosses the Atlantic to lock horns with Frampton. “I love fighting across the pond,” said Molitor. “I'm four for four over there and plan on retaining that perfect record. “I am excited about fighting Frampton. Although he is not a household name amongst the rest in my division, he is recognised as a future star. Scott Quigg, Kid Galahad, and Carl are all names that are trying to make a name for themselves in the 122lb division, but unfortunately none of them will be making it off the Molitor name. Read More: http://www.ringnews24.com/index.php/boxing-news/62617-steve-molitor-replaces-martinez-for-frampton-fight.html#ixzz23jTh1DJK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I like Molitor, he's a good guy and a decent fighter. But after watching him crumble against Caballero, I see yet again there's a massive difference between the elite and good fighters in this sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 This does look a tough assignment for Frampton. Martinez pulled out and they have given him a possibly tougher fight. There seems to be alot of belief in Frampton from Barry McGuigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irondave85 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Fantastic matchmaking. Molitor looks damaged goods and Frampton is constantly improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otley Snr Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Molitor's last fight was a bloody & career ending affair against an opponent he would have beaten easily in his prime. This would seem a good time to fight Molitor and I can see a hungry Frampton stop his oppoent within 5 rounds Job Biscuit (Will it go like that)!!!! eh eh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I agree, Moliter never really impressed me all that much to begin with, but at the end there he was really shot. I suspect this will be his last gasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I really can see Steve Molitor beating Carl Frampton in this fight, I don't think he is a finished fighter and as a lot to offer to the sport still. I think its a great match up and one the fans can really judge how good Frampton is as a fighter, personally I don't think hes as good as the hype that surronds him currently. But this fight will let the fans know how good he really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I really can see Steve Molitor beating Carl Frampton in this fight, I don't think he is a finished fighter and as a lot to offer to the sport still. I think its a great match up and one the fans can really judge how good Frampton is as a fighter, personally I don't think hes as good as the hype that surronds him currently. But this fight will let the fans know how good he really is. Hmm, anytime someone who's opinion I greatly respect disagrees with me, I usually have to reconsider my opinion and look for something maybe I missed. In this case, maybe Otley and I are rushing to judgement on Molitor......or maybe that while he's seen better days, it's not like he's facing an elite in Frampton. I see it's Matchroom promoting, does that mean it's going to be on TV over there? Suddenly I'm interested, thanks Bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Molitor looked absolutely garbage last time out and hasn't fought since October, he could easily be 0-2 going into this bout...I think it's safe to say he's done at the world level. Frampton is stepping up but I really do think he's on the up whilst Molitor is on the down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Molitor may have looked bad in his last couple of fights, but they were both against guys at a FAR higher level than Frampton has ever fought. It would be stupidity on Frampton's part to take him lightly and base his ability purely on a couple of fights. I can still remember some outstanding performances form Molitor, going back a couple of years and that version of Steve would trouble everyone. Frampton had to come through a very tricky bout against an unheralded Mexican in his last bout, so the contrast between them is near infinite. I am edging towards Frampton, simply because I really like what I have seen, but if the odds are stacked in his favour, I'll happilly throw a few quid on Molitor, as he has every chance, and should realistically be the favourite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think Gauthier is much ahead of Frampton, if at all and I had Gauthier beating Molitor IIRC. Ndlovu in his prime was certainly a step up from Frampton but this was a 33 year old version of Ndlovu who then struggled so very much with Giovanni Caro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think the jury is kind of still undecided on where Molitor is in terms of his decline, although I think it's clear that he's at least started on one. He's certainly going to have to up his game for Frampton, but it's the disagreement between you guys on just how much he has to do that which has me suddenly intrigued in this fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 To be fair, I thought Frampton's last opponent - Hirales (ranked the 20th best Mexican at super-bantamweight), was a lot better than his record and ranking suggested. I was sure I read somewhere that he was lined up in another mouthwatering clash to propel himself straight back in the mix, but it's not on Boxrec and I can't find anything about it now, so I might be wrong. Frampton struggled with him really, but from what I saw, I think a lot of decent fighters would too. Okay, we're maybe not talking a peak Molitor either, but even if he's only got 50% left, it would still be Frampton's biggest test to date and still a pretty huge leap up in competition. I'm not saying Carl won't take it, but it's a bit premature to count Molitor out imo. I make it a 50/50 and anything can still happen. Some people are getting a bit too carried away as far as Frampton goes. Judging by his last fight, he still needs time to develop and Molitor may just have come along at the wrong time for him...a step too far, too soon? We'll see.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Brawler- I think at least part of the problem for me is that I was never that high on Molitor to begin with. He had a couple decent wins, but I thought he was a bit protected and probably doing well to capture the IBF belt and hold onto it for as long as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 For my money both opponents were great matchmaking because Martinez for me hasn't been the same fighter since Munroe schooled him and Molitor, whilst I don't think he's shot, is clearly not the fighter he was. Great names that would extend Frampton, but anything other than win for him would have been an upset. I like Frampton, I think he'll go far, and these name fights that might extend him a bit are perfect for where he is in his career. My only criticism is his mouth piece Barry McGuigan. He's talked him up far too soon. Trying to talk him in to a Munroe fight would have been disastrous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 For my money both opponents were great matchmaking because Martinez for me hasn't been the same fighter since Munroe schooled him and Molitor, whilst I don't think he's shot, is clearly not the fighter he was. Great names that would extend Frampton, but anything other than win for him would have been an upset. I like Frampton, I think he'll go far, and these name fights that might extend him a bit are perfect for where he is in his career. My only criticism is his mouth piece Barry McGuigan. He's talked him up far too soon. Trying to talk him in to a Munroe fight would have been disastrous now. Agreed. McGuigan was right about his talent and potential, but he's been pushing the cart in front of the horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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