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Carlos Molina (American boxer)

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This article is about the American boxer. For the Mexican boxer, see Carlos Amado Molina.
Carlos Molina
Born
Carlos Molina

(1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 38)
Commerce, California
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)138.5
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws2

Carlos Molina (born November 18, 1985, in Commerce, California) is an American professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division.[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

Molina's amateur career ended with a record of 105-20.[4][5]

Professional career

On the same Showtime boxing card of Márquez-Vázquez IV, Carlos scored a decision win over veteran Humberto Tapia.[6] Carlos suffered his first professional defeat from British boxer Amir Khan in December 2012.[7]

Professional boxing record

17 Wins (7 knockouts), 2 Losses (1 knockout), 2 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Draw 17-2-2 Philippines Mercito Gesta SD 10 April 30, 2015 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss 17-2-1 United States Adrien Broner UD 10 May 3, 2014 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada For vacant WBA International Super Lightweight title.
Loss 17-1-1 United Kingdom Amir Khan RTD 10 (12), 3:00 December 15, 2012 United States Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California For vacant WBC Interim Silver Light Welterweight title.
Win 17-0-1 Dominican Republic Marcos Leonardo Jimenez UD 10 June 16, 2012 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win 16-0-1 United States Angino Perez UD 10 March 17, 2012 United States Convention Center, Pharr, Texas
Win 15-0-1 Mexico Manuel Leyva UD 10 December 3, 2011 United States Honda Center Anaheim, California, USA
Draw 14-0-1 Mexico Juan Montiel SD 8 August 13, 2011 United States The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 14-0 Puerto Rico John Figueroa UD 8 November 18, 2010 United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win 13-0 Philippines Glenn Gonzales RTD 5 (8), 3:00 August 13, 2010 United States Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California
Win 12-0 Mexico Humberto Tapia UD 8 May 22, 2010 United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win 11-0 The Bahamas Hensley Strachan UD 4 February 25, 2010 United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win 10-0 United States Tyler Ziolkowski TKO 1 (6), 0:54 January 29, 2010 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 9-0 United States Antony Nelson KO 1 (4), (2:13) August 27, 2009 United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win 8-0 Colombia Ever Luis Perez TKO 4 (4), (2:39) July 30, 2009 United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win 7-0 Nicaragua Anthony Martinez UD 6 May 21, 2009 United States Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California
Win 6-0 United States Genier Pit KO 4 (4), (2:17) December 12, 2008 United States Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Win 5-0 Mexico Eligio Valenzuela TKO 4 (4), (1:41) October 17, 2008 United States Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Win 4-0 Mexico Ramon Flores TKO 2 (4), (2:47) July 30, 2008 United States Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win 3-0 Mexico Odilon Rivera UD 4 June 19, 2008 United States Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Win 2-0 Mexico Ricardo Martinez UD 4 August 18, 2007 United States Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
Win 1-0 United States Mario Juarez UD 4 May 25, 2007 United States Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California Professional debut.

References

  1. ^ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/molina-the-lightweight
  2. ^ http://www.myboxingfans.com/2009/05/carlos-molina-interview/
  3. ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2008/mar/12/sports/sp-twins12
  4. ^ www.ringtv.com
  5. ^ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Carlos_Molina_(USA)
  6. ^ http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/05/26/carlos-molina-wins-again-is-now-12-0/
  7. ^ "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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