Sam Eggington rolls on
Reporting from ringside, Andy Whittle saw the teak-tough Carlos Molina succumb on points to Sam Eggington
BOXING returned to the Skydome for the first time since 2010 on Saturday (May 22) and the fans were allowed in too – albeit limited in number to just 400. But it is another step in the right direction. Mexico’s 37-year-old former IBF super-welterweight titlist
Carlos Molina proved game enough in the 12-round bill-topper against the always-watchable Stourbridge middleweight
Sam Eggington. However, the visitor was unable to prevent Eggington registering a wide unanimous points victory.
Bettered for the most part, yet firing back whenever the opportunity arose, Molina was an immovable object, despite Sam’s best attempts. With an eye on future title tilts, Eggington had to content himself with picking his shots as he worked away, often from a distance, behind the jab.
Eggington won the IBF International title in Italy last September Photo Credit: Matchroom Boxing
Sam Eggington got back on track after suffering defeat last time out, as he stopped Ashley Theophane in six rounds of their Super Welterweight encounter in Redditch.
Eggington lost a razor thin decision to Ted Cheeseman last time out, while Theophane was most definitely in the twilight of his career at 40, and with wins over journeymen littering his recent career.
Eggington stalked his man in the opening round, and dominated without exerting himself too much.
The end of the second round saw Eggington score a knockdown, a an off balance Theophane was driven back towards the ropes by an Eggington right hand, and with only the ropes holding him up, the count was administered.