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Carlos Molina (American boxer)

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Not to be confused with Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer).
Carlos Molina
Born (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 38)
Commerce, California, U.S.
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) 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

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

Professional career

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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

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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, United States
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

References

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  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.
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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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