Joshua vs Molina: Undercard, preview, fight start time, TV schedule

[Master]

Forget the curry upload the picture.

Molina rolled over and took the money as did the guy that AJ beat to win the title. Fighting AJ is like winning the lottery for some of these fighters. I bet you AJ is disappointed with Molina's effort as I am sure he wanted some rounds in.

Only 7 rounds and AJ is champion with 2 defences? Not good preparation for a big fight with Wlad.

[Boxing24]

A very knowledgeable poste

[Beanz]

Lot of pretty emphatic KO's by the looks of it. Had to work so missed it. Always liked Quigg and it was good to see him back. Callum Smith still hitting like a sledgehammer and going to be very interesting if he keeps it up. Joshua did what he had to do with a nice straight right down the pipe which could well be the shot to nail on Klitschko's retirement plans. Chisora/Whyte sounds like it was a real war. When he is at the races Del boy can mix it up a bit, but mentally and fitness wise he is a bit all over the shop.

[Master]

Eric Molina: Anthony Joshua opponent banned after failing doping test



American boxer Eric Molina has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance following his heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua in December 2016.

The 36-year-old tested positive for the prohibited substance dexamethasone.

The steroid is permitted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) out of competition.

Molina was stopped in the third round as Joshua successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title in Manchester.

Dexamethasone is not a performance-enhancing drug but is used to treat conditions including asthma and cancer. It is prohibited during competition because it can give endurance athletes an unfair advantage, especially at altitude.

Molina did not deny taking the substance or contest the anti-doping rule violation, but he did question the length of the ban.

He admitted to being injected with Tribedoce DX, a vitamin B12 supplement, by a member of his team on the day of the fight which contained the banned steroid.

UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) said his actions were not intentional and that he "did not look to cheat".

"Every athlete is solely responsible for what is in their system and must adhere to the strict liability principle," said Ukad chief executive Nicole Sapstead.

"All athletes at any level should familiarise themselves with the Wada Prohibited List and ensure they do not put themselves in a position where they may breach anti-doping regulations."

Molina's ban runs from the date of the provisional suspension - 28 October 2017 - until midnight on 27 October 2019.

It is understood the case was delayed by the logistics of Molina being based in another country.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44212756

[Memphis]

Dexamethasone is not a performance-enhancing drug but is used to treat conditions including asthma and cancer. It is prohibited during competition because it can give endurance athletes an unfair advantage, especially at altitude.

Eh?

[Beanz]

Clear as mud

[Batman]

Should have been given a 6 month ban from the date that he failed the test...

[Primo Carnera]

Should have been given a 6 month ban from the date that he failed the test...

Should be banned for life for taking banned drugs that make you shit!

[greynotsoold]

Too bad. Molina is a pretty good guy, very friendly.

[Batman]

Should have been given a 6 month ban from the date that he failed the test...

Should be banned for life for taking banned drugs that make you shit!

Completely agree but it should apply to all drug cheats

[Alpha]

I hope this is the first time he's used them, otherwise the sh-t he's been getting is junk, PEDs can't give you skills.

[TitoFan]

So dexamethasone equals a two-year ban, but clenbuterol equals a six-month vacation and a stern talking to.

Got it.