Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer)

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Carlos Molina
Born
Carlos Amado Molina Olvera

(1983-05-25) May 25, 1983 (age 41)
Other namesKing
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins39
Wins by KO13
Losses14
Draws2

Carlos Amado Molina (born May 25, 1983) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former IBF light middleweight champion.

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Amateur career

Molina started his amateur career at age eighteen, amassing a 6–1 record before turning professional after only two years.

Professional career

In December, 2005, Molina fought the undefeated Julio César Chávez, Jr. to a controversial draw, a fight which many observers felt Molina won. In February 2006, he lost to Chavez in a rematch by a six round majority decision. This bout was held at The Aladdin in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Molina then lost another majority decision, this time to Mike Alvarado, before scoring 9 consecutive wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Danny Perez for the WBO NABO light middleweight title. However, he would remain inactive for the following year and a half after a dispute with his promoter Don King.

On March 25, 2011, Molina fought undefeated Olympic gold medalist Erislandy Lara to a disputed majority draw. The final scores were 97-93 for Molina and 95-95 on the two other scorecards. [1]

In his next fight, Molina scored a TKO victory over Allen Conyers. [2]

On the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez superfight, on September 14, 2013, Molina defeated Ishe Smith by split decision to win the IBF Junior Middleweight title. [3]

Professional boxing record

55 fights39 wins14 losses
By knockout131
By decision2612
By disqualification01
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
55Win39–14–2Cristian ArrazolaTKO3 (10)2024-03-09Quiroga, Mexico
54Loss38–14–2 Ermal Hadribeaj TKO9 (10)2023-11-17 Humo Arena, Tashkent, UzbekistanFor WBC International light-middleweight title
53Loss38–13–2Oziel SantoyoSD10 (10)2022-11-19Mexico City, Mexico
52Win38–12–2Juan Carlos RaygosaUD10 (10)2021-09-24Hotel La Posada de Don Vasco, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
51Loss37–12–2 Sam Eggington UD12 (12)2021-05-22 Skydome, Coventry, England, U.K.For vacant WBC Silver middleweight title
50Win37–11–2Edgar OrtegaUD10 (10)2021-02-06Tzurumútaro, Mexico
49Win36–11–2Josue Castaneda PerezUD10 (10)2020-12-18Cintermex, Monterrey, Mexico
48Win35–11–2Juan Carlos RaygosaUD10 (10)2020-11-06Hotel La Parroquia, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
47Win34–11–2Hector Manuel ZepedaRTD6 (10)2020-09-12Hotel La Parroquia, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
46Win33–11–2Abraham JuarezUD10 (10)2020-07-25Pátzcuaro, Mexico
45Win32–11–2 Michi Munoz RTD5 (10)2020-06-06Tarímbaro, Mexico
44Win31–11–2Nestor Fernando GarciaTKO10 (10)2020-02-14Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico
43Win30–11–2Jesus Pina NajeraKO7 (10)2019-06-15Pátzcuaro, Mexico
42Loss29–11–2 Abass Baraou UD12 (12)2019-02-16Conlog Arena, Koblenz, GermanyFor WBC International light-middleweight title
41Win29–10–2Juan Jesus RiveraUD10 (10)2018-09-14Arena Patzcuaro, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
40Loss28–10–2 Souleymane Cissokho UD10 (10)2018-06-23 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
39Loss28–9–2 Josh Kelly UD10 (10) 2018-03-31 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
38Loss28–8–2Ahmed El MousaouiUD10 (10)2017-10-14 Zénith, Paris, France
37Loss28–7–2 Carlos Adames UD11 (11)2017-07-26Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFor WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
36Win28–6–2Diego CruzUD8 (8)2016-12-17Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, Mexico
35Win27–6–2Carlos GorhamUD8 (8)2016-08-20Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Mexico
34Win26–6–2 Javier Prieto SD8 (8)2016-06-18Deportivo Agustín Millán, Toluca, Mexico
33Win25–6–2Reyes SanchezUD8 (8)2016-04-02Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
32Win24–6–2Jose Agustin FeriaTKO8 (10)2016-01-23Domo Care, Guadalupe, Mexico
31Win23–6–2Manuel GarciaTKO3 (10)2015-09-19Sports Center, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
30Loss22–6–2 Cornelius Bundrage UD12 (12)2014-10-11Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, MexicoLost IBF light middleweight title
29Win22–5–2 Ishe Smith SD12 (12) 2013-09-14 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won IBF light middleweight title
28Win21–5–2 Cory Spinks UD12 (12)2013-02-01 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27Win20–5–2Damian FriasUD10 (10)2012-08-17Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
26Loss19–5–2 James Kirkland DQ10 (12)2012-03-24 Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas light-middleweight title
25Win19–4–2 Kermit Cintrón UD10 (10)2011-07-09 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
24Win18–4–2Allen ConyersTKO7 (10)2011-04-29Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Draw17–4–2 Erislandy Lara MD10 (10)2011-03-25 Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win17–4–1 Danny Perez Ramírez UD12 (12)2009-06-05 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won NABO light-middleweight title
21Win16–4–1Ed ParedesUD10 (10)2009-04-11Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
20Win15–4–1Salvador Camacho VelazquezUD10 (10)2009-02-13 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win14–4–1Jailer BerrioUD10 (10)2009-01-10Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
18Win13–4–1Roberto ValenzuelaTKO5 (6)2008-12-12Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
17Win12–4–1Donald CamarenaUD8 (8)2008-08-08Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win11–4–1Cedrick ArmstrongUD10 (10)2008-06-28Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
15Win10–4–1Luciano PerezUD8 (8)2008-04-11 Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
14Win9–4–1Henry MitchellUD6 (6)2008-02-08Sundance Saloon, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
13Loss8–4–1 Mike Alvarado MD8 (8)2007-02-16Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
12Loss8–3–1Wayland WillinghamUD8 (8)2006-12-01 Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S.
11Loss8–2–1 Julio César Chávez Jr. MD6 (6)2006-02-18 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10Draw8–1–1 Julio César Chávez Jr. PTS6 (6)2005-12-16 Arena, Monterrey, Mexico
9Win8–1Loyal GoodmanTKO3 (8)2005-11-10Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
8Win7–1Joseph PujoeUD6 (6)2005-05-31Ho Chunk Sports Center, Lynwood, Illinois, U.S.
7Win6–1Antoine ElersonTKO1 (4)2005-03-24Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
6Win5–1Joe LynchUD6 (6)2005-01-14 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5Win4–1Adam CapoTKO3 (6)2004-11-12 Resch Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
4Loss3–1Jonathan OchoaSD4 (4)2004-09-10 Hawthorne Race Course, Stickney, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0Nick FarrowUD6 (6)2004-04-01 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
2Win2–0Vance GarveyUD4 (4)2004-02-27 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0James RiceTKO4 (4)2003-10-23Wisconsin, U.S.

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References

  1. "Majority draw leaves Lara, Molina unhappy". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  2. "Carlos Molina Knocks Allen Conyers Out in Seven Rounds". Boxing Scene. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  3. "Carlos Molina wins IBF jr. middleweight title against Ishe Smith". SB Nation. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by NABO light-middleweight champion
June 5, 2009 – 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Vanes Martirosyan
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF light-middleweight champion
September 14, 2013 – October 11, 2014
Succeeded by