| Carlos Molina | |
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| Born | (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 39) 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. He is also the brother of two Olympic Boxers (Twins) Javier for the U.S. and Oscar who fights for Mexico.
Amateur career
Molina's amateur career ended with a record of 105-20.
Professional career
On the same Showtime boxing card of Márquez-Vázquez IV, Carlos scored a decision win over veteran Humberto Tapia. Carlos suffered his first professional defeat from British boxer Amir Khan in December 2012.
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 |  Mercito Gesta
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SD | 10 | April 30, 2015 |  Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
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| Loss | 17-2-1 | Adrien Broner
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UD | 10 | May 3, 2014 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
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For vacant WBA International Super Lightweight title. |
| Loss | 17-1-1 |  Amir Khan
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RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | December 15, 2012 | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
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For vacant WBC Interim Silver Light Welterweight title. |
| Win | 17-0-1 |  Marcos Leonardo Jimenez
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UD | 10 | June 16, 2012 | Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
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Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title. |
| Win | 16-0-1 | Angino Perez
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UD | 10 | March 17, 2012 | Convention Center, Pharr, Texas
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| Win | 15-0-1 |  Manuel Leyva
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UD | 10 | December 3, 2011 | Honda Center Anaheim, California, United States
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| Draw | 14-0-1 | Juan Montiel
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SD | 8 | August 13, 2011 | The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Win | 14-0 |  John Figueroa
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UD | 8 | November 18, 2010 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 13-0 | Glenn Gonzales
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RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | August 13, 2010 | Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California
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| Win | 12-0 | Humberto Tapia
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UD | 8 | May 22, 2010 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 11-0 |  Hensley Strachan
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UD | 4 | February 25, 2010 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 10-0 | Tyler Ziolkowski
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TKO | 1 (6), 0:54 | January 29, 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Win | 9-0 | Antony Nelson
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KO | 1 (4), (2:13) | August 27, 2009 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 8-0 |  Ever Luis Perez
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TKO | 4 (4), (2:39) | July 30, 2009 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 7-0 |  Anthony Martinez
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UD | 6 | May 21, 2009 | Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California
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| Win | 6-0 | Genier Pit
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KO | 4 (4), (2:17) | December 12, 2008 | Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
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| Win | 5-0 | Eligio Valenzuela
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TKO | 4 (4), (1:41) | October 17, 2008 | Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
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| Win | 4-0 | Ramon Flores
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TKO | 2 (4), (2:47) | July 30, 2008 | Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
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| Win | 3-0 | Odilon Rivera
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UD | 4 | June 19, 2008 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
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| Win | 2-0 | Ricardo Martinez
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UD | 4 | August 18, 2007 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
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| Win | 1-0 | Mario Juarez
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UD | 4 | May 25, 2007 | Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California
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References
- "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
- 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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