Carlos Molina (American boxer)

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Carlos Molina
Born (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 39)
Commerce, California, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)138.5
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws2

Carlos Molina (born November 18, 1985) is an American professional boxer. [1] [2] He is also the brother of two Olympic Boxers (Twins) Javier for the U.S. and Oscar who fights for Mexico. [3]

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Amateur career

Molina's amateur career ended with a record of 105-20. [4]

Professional career

On the same Showtime boxing card of Márquez-Vázquez IV, Carlos scored a decision win over veteran Humberto Tapia. [5] Carlos suffered his first professional defeat from British boxer Amir Khan in December 2012. [6]

Professional boxing record

17 Wins (7 knockouts), 2 Losses (1 knockout), 2 Draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Draw17-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mercito Gesta SD10April 30, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss17-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Adrien Broner UD10May 3, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada For vacant WBA International Super Lightweight title.
Loss17-1-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Amir Khan RTD10 (12), 3:00December 15, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California For vacant WBC Interim Silver Light Welterweight title.
Win17-0-1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Marcos Leonardo JimenezUD10June 16, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, McAllen, Texas Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win16-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Angino PerezUD10March 17, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Pharr, Texas
Win15-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel LeyvaUD10December 3, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Center Anaheim, California, United States
Draw14-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan MontielSD8 August 13, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win14-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg John FigueroaUD8November 18, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win13-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Glenn GonzalesRTD5 (8), 3:00August 13, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California
Win12-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Humberto TapiaUD8 May 22, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win11-0 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Hensley StrachanUD4February 25, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler ZiolkowskiTKO1 (6), 0:54January 29, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Antony NelsonKO1 (4), (2:13)August 27, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win8-0 Flag of Colombia.svg Ever Luis PerezTKO4 (4), (2:39)July 30, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win7-0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Anthony MartinezUD6May 21, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Genier PitKO4 (4), (2:17)December 12, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Win5-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Eligio ValenzuelaTKO4 (4), (1:41)October 17, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Win4-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramon FloresTKO2 (4), (2:47)July 30, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win3-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Odilon RiveraUD4June 19, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Win2-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo MartinezUD4August 18, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mario JuarezUD4May 25, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California

References

  1. ↑ "Home". Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Carlos Molina Interview". Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
  3. ↑ Baxter, Kevin (12 March 2008). "Twins go different routes" – via LA Times.
  4. ↑ "Bio". www.ringtv.com. Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  5. ↑ AOL. "Sports News & latest headlines from AOL". AOL.com.
  6. ↑ "Amir Khan beats Carlos Molina in Los Angeles". BBC Sport. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
Awards and achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Kevin Mitchell 		WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Champion
June 16, 2012 – June 29, 2013
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Crolla
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