Molitor-Caballero - Let's talk here...

[XaduBoxer]

Celestino "The Towering Inferno" Caballero




Steve "The Canadian Kid" Molitor


On Nov. 21, everyone is going to get what they want,” Molitor said. “I’m fighting a legit champion in Celestino Caballero. He’s a world champion that can’t get fights because nobody wants to fight him. Well, guess what? I’m going to put everything I have on the line against the same guy that everybody is running scared from.”

Caballero has largely been avoided despite holding a title for two years. His range, knockout power and intimidating presence scare off most opponents.

“The Towering Inferno,” as Caballero is often called due to his near six-foot frame, does not mind going into Molitor’s backyard if it means adding a second title to his resume.

“When I won my WBA title [in 2006], I did it against Somsak [Singchachawan] in his home country of Thailand,” said Caballero, who is also a southpaw. “I wasn’t favored to win and the site was at some remote temple better accessible by helicopter than by the winding, narrow road that we took.

“No one gave me a chance to win and I ended up winning the belt by third-round TKO. Going to Canada for this fight isn’t a big deal. I’ve won big title fights in hostile territory before.”

Along with his triumph over Singchachawan, Caballero also holds a win against former WBO super bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon. His most recent defense was a first-round TKO over Elvis Mejia on Sept. 18, 2008.

[XaduBoxer]

Early results from FightNews poll favored Caballero both by knockout or decision. I'm also predicting Caballero by KO/TKO...

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[CFH]

As a big Molitor fan this fight worries me. That being said, Molitor by close UD/SD. I wouldn't be surprised if he had to get up off the canvas to win.

[Youngblood]

This will be a huge test for Steve. I like that he took the fight, as it shows his ambition and desire to succeed. So yea, I will be rooting for him in a big way.

*meh. Cabellaro looks like 8 feet tall in that pic.

[XaduBoxer]

As a big Molitor fan this fight worries me. That being said, Molitor by close UD/SD. I wouldn't be surprised if he had to get up off the canvas to win.

Your worries has solid basis... Caballero's range, freakish built and knockout power makes him one of the most avoided boxers... Props to Molitor for taking this fight...

Good to see a Canadian for "The Canadian Kid"...

Unlike those Mexicans rooting for a Philippino boxer... (joke)
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[CFH]

As a big Molitor fan this fight worries me. That being said, Molitor by close UD/SD. I wouldn't be surprised if he had to get up off the canvas to win.

Your worries has solid basis... Caballero's range, freakish built and knockout power makes him one of the most avoided boxers... Props to Molitor for taking this fight...

Good to see a Canadian for "The Canadian Kid"...

Unlike those Mexicans rooting for a Philippino boxer... (joke)
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As we've discussed, I think Molitor's movement will give Caballero problems, but getting inside on him and actually doing some damage without taking a ton of punishment in return will be his biggest challenge. I guess that's kind of an obvious statement though.

How is Caballero's inside game? I imagine it would be one of his weaker areas.

[XaduBoxer]

As a big Molitor fan this fight worries me. That being said, Molitor by close UD/SD. I wouldn't be surprised if he had to get up off the canvas to win.

Your worries has solid basis... Caballero's range, freakish built and knockout power makes him one of the most avoided boxers... Props to Molitor for taking this fight...

Good to see a Canadian for "The Canadian Kid"...

Unlike those Mexicans rooting for a Philippino boxer... (joke)
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As we've discussed, I think Molitor's movement will give Caballero problems, but getting inside on him and actually doing some damage without taking a ton of punishment in return will be his biggest challenge. I guess that's kind of an obvious statement though.

How is Caballero's inside game? I imagine it would be one of his weaker areas.

Not good throwing inside like most tall boxers but Caballero is good in clinching/hugging and pushing his shorter opponents...
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[CFH]

Your worries has solid basis... Caballero's range, freakish built and knockout power makes him one of the most avoided boxers... Props to Molitor for taking this fight...

Good to see a Canadian for "The Canadian Kid"...

Unlike those Mexicans rooting for a Philippino boxer... (joke)
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As we've discussed, I think Molitor's movement will give Caballero problems, but getting inside on him and actually doing some damage without taking a ton of punishment in return will be his biggest challenge. I guess that's kind of an obvious statement though.

How is Caballero's inside game? I imagine it would be one of his weaker areas.

Not good throwing inside like most tall boxers but Caballero is good in clinching/hugging and pushing his shorter opponents...
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That's what I figured.

I know he has good power, but is it one-shot power or more accumulative?

[XaduBoxer]

As we've discussed, I think Molitor's movement will give Caballero problems, but getting inside on him and actually doing some damage without taking a ton of punishment in return will be his biggest challenge. I guess that's kind of an obvious statement though.

How is Caballero's inside game? I imagine it would be one of his weaker areas.

Not good throwing inside like most tall boxers but Caballero is good in clinching/hugging and pushing his shorter opponents...
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That's what I figured.

I know he has good power, but is it one-shot power or more accumulative?

From what I saw in his fights, if you got hit by one or two clean shots from Caballero and got wobbled then you're dead... Caballero with his range can easily tee off some long cracking shots to finish you off both to the body and head...
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[CFH]

One more question, has he ever faced anyone who's style is comparable to Molitor's?

[XaduBoxer]

One more question, has he ever faced anyone who's style is comparable to Molitor's?

I think no one yet... I think Molitor will be the best skilled boxer he will ever face...

Caballero's notable wins are against Daniel Ponce DeLeon, Somsak, Lorenzo Parra and Jose Luis Valbuena... His loses were inflicted by tall boxers...
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[eagle]

Really glad Caballero is finally getting another name guy to fight. I stated a while back i think he may be the most underrated fighter in boxing today.

[mexirican]

I think Caballero dominates, call me crazy but the man is so hungry and ready to reprove why the man is ducked by many fighters.

[XaduBoxer]

Caballero is no stranger in humiliating his opponent on their hometurf... He got his WBA belt in the jungles of Thailand, there's no reason he can't do the same to Molitor's IBF belt inside a fabulous casino in Canada...
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[Taeth]

In terms of technical skills Molitor might be as well tought as anyone, I really hope he wins, he is the best fighter in Canada/from Canada, and I could see him giving anyone in the 122 pound division a tough fight except maybe Vazquez