Showtime Saturday Sho-Box "The New Generation" thought it had itself something special in previously undefeated John Molina who entered the lightweight showdown for NABF; NABO straps with veteran Jr. Lightweight Martin Honorio. 

Not to be - not by a long shot - as the smaller Honorio of Bell, California via Mexico City quickly schooled the bigger punching Molina of Covina, California, who displayed a power right hand and strong chin, but little else over ten lopsided stanzas that favored Honorio to the unanimous tune of 99-91; 98-92; 98-92. 

The post fight comments differed not on the outcome, but on the weight a return would be contested at - Molina camp wants it at 135 - Honorio insists it must be at jr. lightweight. Much work ahead for the respective brain trusts if a return can be made. 

Post Scripts: Martin Honorio (27-4-1, 14 KOs) ~ age 29 - not hard to notice the veteran is well schooled - outclassed the one-dimensional opponent in all departments but right hand power. Aware he was far ahead on points entering stanza nine he takes the foot off the gas pedal over the final two rounds.
                    John Molina (18-1, 14 KOs) ~ age 27 - too much early success created an illusion the kid was ready for a proven complete entity as Honorio. The Goossen gang likely convinced size and punching power would be enough for the tough Molina to get the job done. Latest word is Molina fought sick - but didn't want to pull the plug on the big opportunity. To that, only the devil knows. The kid could still develop in a tough lightweight loaded division at the upper level. But only if he drops the banzai approach and is able to upgrade the overall technique. 

Sho-Box trio of Bob Papa, Maxie boy Kellerman, Lennox Lewis  more qualified as slapstick trio ala "Moe-Larry-Curly" than doing boxing commentary. The old axiom three's a crowd all too visible with Bob-Max-Lennox.