Carlos Molina
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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
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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51 | May 22, 2021 | 37 | Sam Eggington | Loss | UD |
50 | Feb 6, 2021 | 37 | Edgar Ortega | Win | UD |
49 | Dec 18, 2020 | 37 | Josue Castaneda Perez | Win | UD |
48 | Nov 6, 2020 | 37 | Juan Carlos Raygosa | Win | UD |
47 | Sep 12, 2020 | 37 | Hector Manuel Zepeda | Win | RTD6 |
46 | Jul 25, 2020 | 37 | Abraham Juarez | Win | UD |
45 | Jun 6, 2020 | 37 | Michi Munoz | Win | RTD5 |
44 | Feb 14, 2020 | 36 | Nestor Fernando Garcia | Win | TKO10 |
43 | Jun 15, 2019 | 36 | Luis Fernando Pina | Win | KO7 |
42 | Feb 16, 2019 | 35 | Abass Baraou | Loss | UD |
41 | Sep 14, 2018 | 35 | Juan Jesus Rivera | Win | UD |
40 | Jun 23, 2018 | 35 | Souleymane Cissokho | Loss | UD |
39 | Mar 31, 2018 | 34 | Josh Kelly | Loss | UD |
38 | Oct 14, 2017 | 34 | Ahmed El Mousaoui | Loss | UD |
37 | Jul 26, 2017 | 34 | Carlos Adames | Loss | UD |
36 | Dec 17, 2016 | 33 | Diego Cruz | Win | UD |
35 | Aug 20, 2016 | 33 | Carlos Gorham | Win | UD |
34 | Jun 18, 2016 | 33 | Javier Prieto | Win | SD |
33 | Apr 2, 2016 | 32 | Reyes Sanchez | Win | UD |
32 | Jan 23, 2016 | 32 | Jose Agustin Feria | Win | TKO8 |
31 | Sep 19, 2015 | 32 | Manuel Garcia | Win | TKO3 |
30 | Oct 11, 2014 | 31 | Cornelius Bundrage | Loss | UD |
29 | Sep 14, 2013 | 30 | Ishe Smith | Win | SD |
28 | Feb 1, 2013 | 29 | Cory Spinks | Win | UD |
27 | Aug 17, 2012 | 29 | Damian Frias | Win | UD |
26 | Mar 24, 2012 | 28 | James Kirkland | Loss | DQ |
25 | Jul 9, 2011 | 28 | Kermit Cintrón | Win | UD |
24 | Apr 29, 2011 | 27 | Allen Conyers | Win | TKO7 |
23 | Mar 25, 2011 | 27 | Erislandy Lara | Draw | MD |
22 | Jun 5, 2009 | 26 | Danny Perez Ramírez | Win | UD |
21 | Apr 11, 2009 | 25 | Ed Paredes | Win | UD |
20 | Feb 13, 2009 | 25 | Alexis Camacho | Win | UD |
19 | Jan 10, 2009 | 25 | Jailer Berrio | Win | UD |
18 | Dec 12, 2008 | 25 | Roberto Valenzuela | Win | TKO5 |
17 | Aug 8, 2008 | 25 | Donald Camarena | Win | UD |
16 | Jun 28, 2008 | 25 | Cedrick Armstrong | Win | UD |
15 | Apr 11, 2008 | 24 | Luciano Perez | Win | UD |
14 | Feb 8, 2008 | 24 | Henry Mitchell | Win | UD |
13 | Feb 16, 2007 | 23 | Mike Alvarado | Loss | MD |
12 | Dec 1, 2006 | 23 | Wayland Willingham | Loss | UD |
11 | Feb 18, 2006 | 22 | Julio César Chávez Jr. | Loss | MD |
10 | Dec 16, 2005 | 22 | Julio César Chávez Jr. | Draw | PTS |
9 | Nov 10, 2005 | 22 | Loyal Goodman | Win | TKO3 |
8 | May 31, 2005 | 22 | Joseph Pujoe | Win | UD |
7 | Mar 24, 2005 | 21 | Antoine Elerson | Win | TKO1 |
6 | Jan 14, 2005 | 21 | Joe Lynch | Win | UD |
5 | Nov 12, 2004 | 21 | Adam Capo | Win | TKO3 |
4 | Sep 10, 2004 | 21 | Jonathan Ochoa | Loss | SD |
3 | Apr 1, 2004 | 20 | Nick Farrow | Win | UD |
2 | Feb 27, 2004 | 20 | Vance Garvey | Win | UD |
1 | Oct 23, 2003 | 20 | James Rice | Win | TKO4 |