Carlos Molina (American boxer)
Carlos Molina | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1985 Commerce, California, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 138.5 |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
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]
Amateur career
[edit]Molina's amateur career ended with a record of 105-20.[4]
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]
17 Wins (7 knockouts), 2 Losses (1 knockout), 2 Draws
Res.
Record
Opponent
Type
Rd., Time
Date
Location
Notes
Draw
17-2-2
Mercito Gesta
SD
10
April 30, 2015
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss
17-2-1
Adrien Broner
UD
10
May 3, 2014
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
For vacant WBA International Super Lightweight title.
Loss
17-1-1
Amir Khan
RTD
10 (12), 3:00
December 15, 2012
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
For vacant WBC Interim Silver Light Welterweight title.
Win
17-0-1
Marcos Leonardo Jimenez
UD
10
June 16, 2012
Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win
16-0-1
Angino Perez
UD
10
March 17, 2012
Convention Center, Pharr, Texas
Win
15-0-1
Manuel Leyva
UD
10
December 3, 2011
Honda Center Anaheim, California, United States
Draw
14-0-1
Juan Montiel
SD
8
August 13, 2011
The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win
14-0
John Figueroa
UD
8
November 18, 2010
Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win
13-0
Glenn Gonzales
RTD
5 (8), 3:00
August 13, 2010
Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California
Win
12-0
Humberto Tapia
UD
8
May 22, 2010
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win
11-0
Hensley Strachan
UD
4
February 25, 2010
Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win
10-0
Tyler Ziolkowski
TKO
1 (6), 0:54
January 29, 2010
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win
9-0
Antony Nelson
KO
1 (4), (2:13)
August 27, 2009
Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win
8-0
Ever Luis Perez
TKO
4 (4), (2:39)
July 30, 2009
Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win
7-0
Anthony Martinez
UD
6
May 21, 2009
Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California
Win
6-0
Genier Pit
KO
4 (4), (2:17)
December 12, 2008
Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Win
5-0
Eligio Valenzuela
TKO
4 (4), (1:41)
October 17, 2008
Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Win
4-0
Ramon Flores
TKO
2 (4), (2:47)
July 30, 2008
Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win
3-0
Odilon Rivera
UD
4
June 19, 2008
Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Win
2-0
Ricardo Martinez
UD
4
August 18, 2007
Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
Win
1-0
Mario Juarez
UD
4
May 25, 2007
Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ "Carlos Molina Interview". Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (12 March 2008). "Twins go different routes" – via LA Times.
- ^ "Bio". www.ringtv.com. Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ^ AOL. "Sports News & latest headlines from AOL". AOL.com.
- ^ "Amir Khan beats Carlos Molina in Los Angeles". BBC Sport. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Carlos Molina from BoxRec (registration required)
- Carlos Molina on Twitter
Awards and achievements
VacantTitle last held byKevin Mitchell
WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Champion June 16, 2012 – June 29, 2013 Vacated
VacantTitle next held byAnthony Crolla
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