Hard-hitting Lightweight contender John ''The Gladiator'' Molina 21-1 (1KOs) gets back to action this Saturday night, taking center stage on the Showdown Promotions main event at the Blue Water Resort and Casino in Parker, Arizona.

Molina, 21-1 (1KOs) on loan from his promoter, Goossen-Tutor Promotions for this fight, and with his his original manager at the helm, will vie for the vacant WBC / USNBC Lightweight titles as he takes on the capable Mexican warrior Alejandro Rodriguez 12-2 (6KOs)

Rodriguez will give Molina a stern test, as the latter is coming off a ten round decision loss against Eloy Perez, while Molina is seeing his first start since stopping Henry Lundy in July of last year.

The fight will take place under the beautiful Arizona skies, in the outdoor Amphitheater at the Blue Water Resort and Casino.

''I have added some defensive work and my jab, to my punching power, something I will like to showcase to the fans this Saturday night.'' - John Molina.

Already well near the 135 Lb. fight limit, Molina is roaring to get back in the ring to impress and make a statement, that he is in line for a world title shot.

The seven round fight card rounds off with a welterweight national champion, the 19 year-old Phoenix based, Tijuana born Juan Gonzales making his pro-debut against Anthony Garcia.

Jonathan Garcia takes on Rufino Flores in a Super lightweight bout.

Featherweight Daniel Franco faces Jose Sandoval.

Welterweight Oscar Godoy faces Ulyses Artiaga.

Andrew Cancio tackles Arron Garcia in a Super lightweight outing.

Rounding off the Heavyweight Blu DeLong vs. Enrique Lobatos.

Fight card is subject to change.

The three-time Welterweight World champion, ''The Tijuana Tornado'' Antonio Margarito is scheduled to attend the fight card.

Budweiser and the Blue Water Resort and Casino are the fight cards sponsors.

$45 and $25 dollar tickets are available at the Blue Water gift shop.

Doors open at 7PM, with the first bell at 8pm