Carlos Molina

Carlos Molina is an American professional boxer, born on November 18, 1985, in Commerce, California. He comes from a family of boxers, with his twin brothers Javier and Oscar both Olympic boxers for the US and Mexico, respectively.

Molina made his professional boxing debut in 2003 at the age of 20, defeating James Rice via 4th round TKO. He went on to win two more consecutive fights after his debut. He has a professional record of 37-12-2, with 12 knockout wins, and one world title win. Molina fought mostly in the super-welterweight division, with his most recent fight being a non-title bout against Sam Eggington, which he lost via 12 round unanimous decision in May 2021.

Throughout his career, Molina has had a total of 12 losses, one of them in a world title bout, and 11 in non-title bouts. He has never been stopped, and all his losses came via decision. His amateur career ended with a record of 105-20.

Professional Career

Molina had his first world title fight at the age of 30 in 2013, after 28 professional fights, against Ishe Smith for the super-welterweight IBF title. He defeated Smith via 12 round split-decision to become the super-welterweight champion of the world. Molina has won one world title at super-welterweight, and for all the details about Molina's world title wins and defenses, refer to "Carlos Molina World Titles". Some of Molina's best fights and notable victories include wins over Hall-of-Famer Joe Lynch, Ishe Smith, Kermit Cintrón, and Cory Spinks.

Molina suffered his first loss against Jonathan Ochoa via 4 round split-decision in 2004. His most recent defeat was against Sam Eggington in May 2021, via unanimous decision. With his professional boxing record currently standing at 37-12-2, Molina is currently on a one-fight losing streak.

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. Molina has an impressive record of 17 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in his professional boxing career, including 7 knockout wins.

Stats and Facts

Carlos Molina's height is 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in), and he has a reach of 68 in (173 cm). Molina fights in the orthodox stance and weighs 138.5 pounds. He has had a total of 51 fights, with 37 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws, and has never been stopped. He has won 12 fights by KO and has one world title win at super-welterweight.

Career Summary

Carlos Molina has had an impressive career that has spanned more than 18 years. He made his professional boxing debut in 2003 and has since fought in 51 fights. He has won 37 of those fights, lost 12, and drawn twice. With 12 knockout wins and one world title win, Molina has shown himself to be a formidable fighter in the super-welterweight division.

Molina's amateur career ended with a record of 105-20, and he has had notable victories over Hall-of-Famer Joe Lynch, Ishe Smith, Kermit Cintrón, and Cory Spinks. He has also fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including Amir Khan and Adrien Broner.

The Legacy of Carlos Molina

With an impressive professional record of 37-12-2, Carlos Molina has left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing. He has shown himself to be a skilled and powerful fighter, with an impressive 12 knockout wins to his name. Molina's numerous victories over notable boxers like Hall-of-Famer Joe Lynch, Ishe Smith, Kermit Cintrón, and Cory Spinks are a testament to his skill and determination as a fighter.

Molina's one world title win at super-welterweight is a further testament to his skill in the ring. Although he has suffered 12 losses in his professional career, he has never been stopped, and all his losses came via decision. This is a testament to Molina's toughness, heart, and determination as a fighter.

Carlos Molina's legacy in the sport of boxing will undoubtedly endure long after he retires from the ring. He has proven himself to be a formidable opponent, with a career that spans more than 18 years, and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport. Molina will undoubtedly continue to inspire aspiring boxers for generations to come.

Carlos Molina Fight Record