Mariano Natalio Carrera

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Mariano Natalio Carrera
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Real nameMariano Natalio Carrera
Nickname(s)Adrenalina
Weight(s) Middleweight
Nationality Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
Born (1980-07-22) 22 July 1980 (age 41)
San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO23
Losses6
Draws0
No contests1

Mariano Natalio Carrera (born July 22, 1980) is an Argentine boxer, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Carrera began his pro career in 2001 and captured the WBA middleweight title by knocking out Javier Castillejo in 2006. Carrera tested positive for an illegal substance following the win over Castillejo, and the bout's result was officially overturned to a no-contest. His urine test was confirmed to have tested positive for the steroid Clenbuterol. He was stripped of the title. Carrera is not officially recognized as a former world champion by the WBA. Castillejo and Carrera met in a rematch in 2007 and Castillejo knocked out Carrera in six rounds. His height is 183 cm.

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (23 KOs), 6 Losses, 0 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRound,
Time
DateLocationNotes
Loss32-6 (1) Flag of Uruguay.svg Noe Gonzalez Alcoba KO4 (10)2009-08-20 Flag of Argentina.svg Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Win32-5 (1) Flag of Brazil.svg Jose Hilton Dos SantosTKO3 (10)2008-09-27 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Municipal, Jovita, Cordoba, Argentina
Loss31-5 (1) Flag of Spain.svg Javier Castillejo KO6 (12)2007-11-13 Flag of Germany.svg Hohenstaufenhalle, Goeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Win31-4 (1) Flag of Brazil.svg Josival Lima TeixeiraTKO1 (10)2007-08-11 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Adelante, Reconquista, Santa Fe, ArgentinaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin middleweight title
Win30-4 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Oney ValdezTKO4 (8)2007-05-12 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
NC29-4 (1) Flag of Spain.svg Javier Castillejo NC11 (12)2006-12-02 Flag of Germany.svg Estrel Convention Center, Neukoelln, Berlin, GermanyFor WBA World middleweight title
Win29-4 Flag of Argentina.svg Luis Daniel ParadaKO10 (10)2006-07-25 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico San Miguel, San Miguel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win28-4 Flag of Argentina.svg Gustavo Javier KapusiDQ5 (10)2006-01-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Estadio Master, Gregorio de Laferrere, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win27-4 Flag of Argentina.svg Paulo Alejandro SanchezTKO5 (12)2005-08-27 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Glorias, Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss26-4 Flag of Argentina.svg Paulo Alejandro SanchezUD10 (10)2005-06-11 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Pedro Estremador, Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina
Win26-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Ruben Eduardo Acosta UD10 (10)2005-05-20 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Newell's Old Boys, Rosario, Santa Fe, ArgentinaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin middleweight title
Win25-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Luis Daniel ParadaUD10 (10)2005-02-12 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Caza y Pesca, Villa Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina
Win24-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Hugo Daniel SclarandiUD6 (6)2004-12-10 Flag of Argentina.svg Club General Paz Juniors, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Win23-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Gustavo Javier KapusiUD10 (10)2004-11-27 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Win22-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Sclarandi KO10 (12)2004-09-11 Flag of Argentina.svg Polideportivo Carlos Cerutti, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Win21-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Hector Javier Velazco TKO10 (12)2004-06-19 Flag of Argentina.svg Luna Park, Buenos Aires Distrito Federal, Argentina
Win20-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Italo MezaTKO3 (12)2004-02-28 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win19-3 Flag of Uruguay.svg Enrique CamposTKO2 (8)2003-12-20 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Ferro Carril Oeste, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Preceded by WBA Middleweight Champion
2 December 2006 23 February 2007. Stripped
Succeeded by
Javier Castillejo
Reinstated


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