Carlos Molina (American boxer)

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]

Carlos Molina
Born (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 38)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)138.5
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws2

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

  1. ^ "Home". Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
  2. ^ "Carlos Molina Interview". Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
  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. ^ AOL. "Sports News & latest headlines from AOL". AOL.com.
  6. ^ "Amir Khan beats Carlos Molina in Los Angeles". BBC Sport. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.

External links edit

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