Carlos Molina (American boxer)

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]

Not to be confused with Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer).
Carlos Molina
Statistics
Real nameCarlos Molina
Weight(s)138.5
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985
Commerce, California
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws2

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
Draw17-2-2 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.
Win17-0-1 Marcos Leonardo Jimenez UD10June 16, 2012 Convention Center, McAllen, Texas Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win16-0-1 Angino Perez UD10March 17, 2012 Convention Center, Pharr, Texas
Win15-0-1 Manuel Leyva UD10December 3, 2011 Honda Center Anaheim, California, United States
Draw14-0-1 Juan Montiel SD8August 13, 2011 The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win14-0 John Figueroa UD8November 18, 2010 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win13-0 Glenn Gonzales RTD5 (8), 3:00August 13, 2010 Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California
Win12-0 Humberto Tapia UD8May 22, 2010 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win11-0 Hensley Strachan UD4February 25, 2010 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win10-0 Tyler Ziolkowski TKO1 (6), 0:54January 29, 2010 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win9-0 Antony Nelson KO1 (4), (2:13)August 27, 2009 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win8-0 Ever Luis Perez TKO4 (4), (2:39)July 30, 2009 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Win7-0 Anthony Martinez UD6May 21, 2009 Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California
Win6-0 Genier Pit KO4 (4), (2:17)December 12, 2008 Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Win5-0 Eligio Valenzuela TKO4 (4), (1:41)October 17, 2008 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Win4-0 Ramon Flores TKO2 (4), (2:47)July 30, 2008 Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win3-0 Odilon Rivera UD4June 19, 2008 Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Win2-0 Ricardo Martinez UD4August 18, 2007 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
Win1-0 Mario Juarez UD4May 25, 2007 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California Professional debut.

References
  1. "Home".
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-06-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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. "Carlos Molina (USA) - BoxRec". boxrec.com.
  6. AOL. "Sports News & latest headlines from AOL". AOL.com.
  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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