Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer)
Carlos Amado Molina (born May 25, 1983) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former IBF light middleweight champion.[1]
| Carlos Molina | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Carlos Amado Molina Olvera |
| Nickname(s) | King |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | May 25, 1983 Pátzcuaro, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 52 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 2 |
Amateur career
Molina started his amateur career at age eighteen, amassing a 6–1 record before turing professional after only two years.
Professional career
In December, 2005, Molina fought the undefeated Julio César Chávez, Jr. to a controversial draw,[2] a fight which many observers felt Molina won. In February 2006, he lost to Chavez in a rematch by a six round majority decision. This bout was held at The Aladdin in Las Vegas, Nevada.[3]
Molina then lost another majority decision, this time to Mike Alvarado, before scoring 9 consecutive wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Danny Perez for the WBO NABO light middleweight title. However, he would remain inactive for the following year and a half after a dispute with his promoter Don King.
On March 25, 2011, Molina fought undefeated Olympic gold medalist Erislandy Lara to a disputed majority draw — another fight which those at ringside thought Molina deserved. The final scores were 97-93 for Molina and 95-95 on the two other scorecards.[4] Molina then scored a TKO victory over Allen Conyers.
In his next fight, Molina upset former world champion Kermit Cintron, on Showtime.[5]
On the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez superfight, on September 14, 2013, Molina defeated Ishe Smith by split decision to win the IBF Junior Middleweight title.
Professional boxing record
| 52 fights | 38 wins | 12 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 26 | 11 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Win | 38-12-2 |  Juan Carlos Raygosa |
UD | 10 (10) | 2021-09-24 | Hotel La Posada de Don Vasco, Patzcuaro |
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| 51 | Loss | 37–12–2 |  Sam Eggington |
UD | 12 (12) | 2021-05-22 | Skydome, Coventry |
For WBC Silver middleweight title |
| 50 | Win | 37–11–2 | Edgar Ortega |
UD | 10 (10) | 2021-02-06 | Tzurumutaro |
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| 49 | Win | 36–11–2 | Josue Castaneda Perez |
UD | 10 (10) | 2020-12-18 | Cintermex, Monterrey |
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| 48 | Win | 35–11–2 | Juan Carlos Raygosa |
UD | 10 (10) | 2020-11-06 | Hotel La Parroquia, Patzcuaro |
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| 47 | Win | 34–11–2 | Hector Manuel Zepeda |
RTD | 6 (10) | 2020-09-12 | Hotel La Parroquia, Patzcuaro |
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| 46 | Win | 33–11–2 | Abraham Juarez |
UD | 10 (10) | 2020-07-25 | Patzcuaro |
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| 45 | Win | 32–11–2 | Michi Munoz |
RTD | 5 (10) | 2020-06-06 | Tarimbaro |
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| 44 | Win | 31–11–2 | Nestor Fernando Garcia |
TKO | 10 (10) | 2020-02-14 | Santa Clara del Cobre, Patzcuaro |
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| 43 | Win | 30–11–2 | Luis Fernando Pina |
KO | 7 (10) | 2019-06-15 | Patzcuaro |
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| 42 | Loss | 29–11–2 |  Abass Baraou |
UD | 12 (12) | 2019-02-16 | Conlog Arena, Koblenz |
For WBC International light middleweight title |
| 41 | Win | 29–10–2 | Juan Jesus Rivera |
UD | 10 (10) | 2018-09-14 | Arena Patzcuaro, Patzcuaro |
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| 40 | Loss | 28–10–2 |  Souleymane Cissokho |
UD | 10 (10) | 2018-06-23 | Palais des Sports, Paris |
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| 39 | Loss | 28–9–2 | Josh Kelly |
UD | 10 (10) | 2018-03-31 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
For WBA International welterweight title |
| 38 | Loss | 28–8–2 | Ahmed El Mousaoui |
UD | 10 (10) | 2017-10-14 | Zénith, Paris |
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| 37 | Loss | 28–7–2 |  Carlos Adames |
UD | 11 (11) | 2017-07-26 | Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo |
For WBA Fedelatin welterweight title |
| 36 | Win | 28–6–2 | Diego Cruz |
UD | 8 (8) | 2016-12-17 | Grand Oasis Arena, Cancun |
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| 35 | Win | 27–6–2 | Carlos Gorham |
UD | 8 (8) | 2016-08-20 | Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco |
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| 34 | Win | 26–6–2 | Javier Prieto |
SD | 8 (8) | 2016-06-18 | Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca |
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| 33 | Win | 25–6–2 | Reyes Sanchez |
UD | 8 (8) | 2016-04-02 | Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla |
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| 32 | Win | 24–6–2 |  Jose Agustin Feria |
TKO | 8 (10) | 2016-01-23 | Domo Care, Guadalupe |
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| 31 | Win | 23–6–2 | Manuel Garcia |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2015-09-19 | Emiliano Zapata Sports Center, Ecatepec |
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| 30 | Loss | 22–6–2 |  Cornelius Bundrage |
UD | 12 (12) | 2014-10-11 | Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun |
Lost IBF light middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 22–5–2 | Ishe Smith |
SD | 12 (12) | 2013-09-14 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
Won IBF light middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 21–5–2 | Cory Spinks |
UD | 12 (12) | 2013-02-01 | Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago |
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| 27 | Win | 20–5–2 |  Damian Frias |
UD | 10 (10) | 2012-08-17 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami |
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| 26 | Loss | 19–5–2 | James Kirkland |
DQ | 10 (12) | 2012-03-24 | NRG Arena, Houston |
For WBC Continental light middleweight title |
| 25 | Win | 19–4–2 |  Kermit Cintrón |
UD | 10 (10) | 2011-07-09 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson |
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| 24 | Win | 18–4–2 | Allen Conyers |
TKO | 7 (10) | 2011-04-29 | Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas |
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| 23 | Draw | 17–4–2 | Erislandy Lara |
MD | 10 (10) | 2011-03-25 | Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas |
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| 22 | Win | 17–4–1 | Danny Perez Ramírez |
UD | 12 (12) | 2009-06-05 | Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami |
Won NABO light middleweight title |
| 21 | Win | 16–4–1 | Ed Paredes |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-04-11 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma |
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| 20 | Win | 15–4–1 | Alexis Camacho |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-02-13 | Roseland Ballroom, New York |
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| 19 | Win | 14–4–1 | Jailer Berrio |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-01-10 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma |
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| 18 | Win | 13–4–1 | Roberto Valenzuela |
TKO | 5 (6) | 2008-12-12 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero |
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| 17 | Win | 12–4–1 | Donald Camarena |
UD | 8 (8) | 2008-08-08 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago |
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| 16 | Win | 11–4–1 | Cedrick Armstrong |
UD | 10 (10) | 2008-06-28 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma |
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| 15 | Win | 10–4–1 | Luciano Perez |
UD | 8 (8) | 2008-04-11 | The Odeum, Villa Park |
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| 14 | Win | 9–4–1 | Henry Mitchell |
UD | 6 (6) | 2008-02-08 | Sundance Saloon, Waukegan |
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| 13 | Loss | 8–4–1 | Mike Alvarado |
MD | 8 (8) | 2007-02-16 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero |
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| 12 | Loss | 8–3–1 | Wayland Willingham |
UD | 8 (8) | 2006-12-01 | Vernon Downs, Vernon |
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| 11 | Loss | 8–2–1 | Julio César Chávez Jr. |
MD | 6 (6) | 2006-02-18 | The Aladdin, Las Vegas |
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| 10 | Draw | 8–1–1 | Julio César Chávez Jr. |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2005-12-16 | Arena, Monterrey |
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Loyal Goodman |
TKO | 3 (8) | 2005-11-10 | Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay |
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Joseph Pujoe |
UD | 6 (6) | 2005-05-31 | Ho Chunk Sports Center, Lynwood |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Antoine Elerson |
TKO | 1 (4) | 2005-03-24 | Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay |
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Joe Lynch |
UD | 6 (6) | 2005-01-14 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago |
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Adam Capo |
TKO | 3 (6) | 2004-11-12 | Resch Center, Green Bay |
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| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Jonathan Ochoa |
SD | 4 (4) | 2004-09-10 | Hawthorne Race Course, Cicero |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Nick Farrow |
UD | 6 (6) | 2004-04-01 | Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Vance Garvey |
UD | 4 (4) | 2004-02-27 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | James Rice |
TKO | 4 (4) | 2003-10-23 | Wisconsin |
References
- "Carlos Molina Knocks Allen Conyers Out in Seven Rounds - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- "Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Victorious". touchgloves.com. 2006-02-18. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 2006-02-18. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- "Erislandy Lara, Carlos Molina Ends in a Majority Draw - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- Fischer, Doug (2011-07-10). "Molina upsets Cintron on Rios-Antillon undercard | RingTV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
External links
- Boxing record for Carlos Molina from BoxRec (registration required)