Steve Molitor Turns Down Bernabe Concepcion

Steve Molitor Turns Down Bernabe Concepcion

Reigning NABF super bantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion will have to wait a little longer before landing a title shot. Concepcion received word from United States IBF super bantamweight king Steve Molitor refused to face him on the undercard to the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz pay-per-view on June 28 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Instead, the 20-year old native of Catanduanes will probably put his title on the line for the third time. Matchmaker Bruce Trampler of Concepcion’s Las Vegas-based promotional company, Top Rank, is looking for his challenger.

“We’ll make another (NABF) title defense. Molitor refuse to fight Abe,” said Aljoe Jaro, handler and trainer of Concepcion in Binangonan, Rizal.

Concepcion came back home in the Philippines last week after defending his title against American Torrence Daniels with impressive second round knockout at Plaza de Toros Juriquilla in Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico on April 26.

Concepcion has a record of 25-1-1 with 14 knockouts. He is ranked fourth under WBC super bantamweight king Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs) of Mexico but unranked under Molitor (27-0,10 KOs).

Molitor is 28-year old southpaw and stands three-inches taller than Concepcion at 5-foot-7. He is considered to be the weakest among the world champions in 122-pound class.


Source: Boxing News : Steve Molitor Turns Down Bernabe Concepcion

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

Steve Molitor Turns Down Bernabe Concepcion

Reigning NABF super bantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion will have to wait a little longer before landing a title shot. Concepcion received word from United States IBF super bantamweight king Steve Molitor refused to face him on the undercard to the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz pay-per-view on June 28 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Instead, the 20-year old native of Catanduanes will probably put his title on the line for the third time. Matchmaker Bruce Trampler of Concepcion’s Las Vegas-based promotional company, Top Rank, is looking for his challenger.

“We’ll make another (NABF) title defense. Molitor refuse to fight Abe,” said Aljoe Jaro, handler and trainer of Concepcion in Binangonan, Rizal.

Concepcion came back home in the Philippines last week after defending his title against American Torrence Daniels with impressive second round knockout at Plaza de Toros Juriquilla in Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico on April 26.

Concepcion has a record of 25-1-1 with 14 knockouts. He is ranked fourth under WBC super bantamweight king Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs) of Mexico but unranked under Molitor (27-0,10 KOs).

Molitor is 28-year old southpaw and stands three-inches taller than Concepcion at 5-foot-7. He is considered to be the weakest among the world champions in 122-pound class.


Source: Boxing News : Steve Molitor Turns Down Bernabe Concepcion

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Such a shame!!!That would of been a AWESOME fight.It would have been mouth watering toe to toe action with a K.O included from one of them!!

That sux.

Well at 1st glance I was gonna ask why would Steve not go for it?

But after further review Steve just went the distance last month and would have about 4 weeks or so to prepare for the fight. I'm guessing it's a time thing... :confused: But not sure on that.

I also checked the IBF rankings and Bernabes not even ranked there. I see Boom Boom Baustista there but not Bernabe...

So all in all for me, I'm not too bothered over this as I don't think the fight makes sense to Steve.

Concepcion challenged Molitor on the strength of Concepcion being the NABF Super Bantam champ... Also that Molitor being considered as the weakest among the current 122 world champs...

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Concepcion challenged Molitor on the strength of Concepcion being the NABF Super Bantam champ... Also that Molitor being considered as the weakest among the current 122 world champs...

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It's a bit misleading to say Molitor is the weakest of all the bantamweight champs as although clearly he lacks the experience and resume's of the other guys he's developing into a fantastic fighter.

If he fought Ponce De Leon and Cabbelero right now he has an excellent chance of beating either in my opinion.

Vazquez is obviously a really tough fight but we've yet to see the effect that the ring wars Marquez and Vazquez have had and how detrimental it will be to their future careers.

Quite honestly I've got a feeling Marquez is now on the slide and Vazquez has been in many ring wars.

It's possible Molitor could emerge as the divisions best fighter over the next 12/18 months, certainly number 2 behind Vazquez.

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Concepcion challenged Molitor on the strength of Concepcion being the NABF Super Bantam champ... Also that Molitor being considered as the weakest among the current 122 world champs...

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It's a bit misleading to say Molitor is the weakest of all the bantamweight champs as although clearly he lacks the experience and resume's of the other guys he's developing into a fantastic fighter.

If he fought Ponce De Leon and Cabbelero right now he has an excellent chance of beating either in my opinion.

Vazquez is obviously a really tough fight but we've yet to see the effect that the ring wars Marquez and Vazquez have had and how detrimental it will be to their future careers.

Quite honestly I've got a feeling Marquez is now on the slide and Vazquez has been in many ring wars.

It's possible Molitor could emerge as the divisions best fighter over the next 12/18 months, certainly number 2 behind Vazquez.

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I would say skill wise Molitor is actually one of the most skilled fighters at 122 IMO anyway.

I think ultimately what will propel Steve to being considered one of the best, is more his intelligence in the boxing ring. Of course that will not get you far alone, but if matched with a good skill set...who knows.

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Concepcion challenged Molitor on the strength of Concepcion being the NABF Super Bantam champ... Also that Molitor being considered as the weakest among the current 122 world champs...

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It's a bit misleading to say Molitor is the weakest of all the bantamweight champs as although clearly he lacks the experience and resume's of the other guys he's developing into a fantastic fighter.

If he fought Ponce De Leon and Cabbelero right now he has an excellent chance of beating either in my opinion.

Vazquez is obviously a really tough fight but we've yet to see the effect that the ring wars Marquez and Vazquez have had and how detrimental it will be to their future careers.

Quite honestly I've got a feeling Marquez is now on the slide and Vazquez has been in many ring wars.

It's possible Molitor could emerge as the divisions best fighter over the next 12/18 months, certainly number 2 behind Vazquez.

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By calling Molitor as the weakest 122 champ, Team Concepcion might have based it on KO percentage;

Ponce De Leon - 88% (30 KO of 34 wins)

Vazquez - 72% (31 of 43)

Caballero - 68% (19 of 28 )

Molitor - 37% (10 of 27)


BTW, Concepcion has a 56% KO ratio (14 of 25)...

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

Concepcion challenged Molitor on the strength of Concepcion being the NABF Super Bantam champ... Also that Molitor being considered as the weakest among the current 122 world champs...

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It's a bit misleading to say Molitor is the weakest of all the bantamweight champs as although clearly he lacks the experience and resume's of the other guys he's developing into a fantastic fighter.

If he fought Ponce De Leon and Cabbelero right now he has an excellent chance of beating either in my opinion.

Vazquez is obviously a really tough fight but we've yet to see the effect that the ring wars Marquez and Vazquez have had and how detrimental it will be to their future careers.

Quite honestly I've got a feeling Marquez is now on the slide and Vazquez has been in many ring wars.

It's possible Molitor could emerge as the divisions best fighter over the next 12/18 months, certainly number 2 behind Vazquez.

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Good stuff Bilbo... Your actually learning about the little guys good to see that.
I agree with everything you said.

Haha! Alright Bilbo. Way to go! ;D

Here is the reason why Molitor did not take the fight, the snippet below was after his fight last month:

Molitor had just dismantled Mexico's Fernando Beltran Jr. by unanimous decision and couldn't hide his excitement at the well-earned month away from workouts that lie ahead. "No running, no training, no nothing," he said.
There will also be a vacation - "somewhere far, far away, with maybe a few drinks" - before he returns to the gym in Mississauga, Ont., where he trains with Chris Johnson.

""I've got to take some time off to get that hunger back a little bit."

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Here is the reason why Molitor did not take the fight, the snippet below was after his fight last month:

Molitor had just dismantled Mexico's Fernando Beltran Jr. by unanimous decision and couldn't hide his excitement at the well-earned month away from workouts that lie ahead. "No running, no training, no nothing," he said.
There will also be a vacation - "somewhere far, far away, with maybe a few drinks" - before he returns to the gym in Mississauga, Ont., where he trains with Chris Johnson.

""I've got to take some time off to get that hunger back a little bit."

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Hmmnnn... a very valid and nice reason...

Molitor last fight was a UD12 last April 5, 2008 while for Concepcion, it was a TKO2 last April 26, 2008...

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Molitor is a good fighter, id like to see him in with Vasquez or Marquez.

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Here is the reason why Molitor did not take the fight, the snippet below was after his fight last month:

Molitor had just dismantled Mexico's Fernando Beltran Jr. by unanimous decision and couldn't hide his excitement at the well-earned month away from workouts that lie ahead. "No running, no training, no nothing," he said.
There will also be a vacation - "somewhere far, far away, with maybe a few drinks" - before he returns to the gym in Mississauga, Ont., where he trains with Chris Johnson.

""I've got to take some time off to get that hunger back a little bit."

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Hmmnnn... a very valid and nice reason...

Molitor last fight was a UD12 last April 5, 2008 while for Concepcion, it was a TKO2 last April 26, 2008...

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Yeah he deserves that as a valid reason. He also has a cut that has been problematic as well as a bad hand. He noted he needed a long vacation. A mental health day month!hehe In fact, he does not plan on fighting again till near the end of the year. Here is the article.

Molitor looks forward unification fight