Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer)

Carlos Amado Molina (born May 25, 1983 in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division. He is a former IBF Light Middleweight Champion.[1]

Not to be confused with Carlos Molina (American boxer).
Carlos Molina
Statistics
Real nameCarlos Amado Molina
Nickname(s)King
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1983-05-25) May 25, 1983
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins35
Wins by KO12
Losses11
Draws2

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 Championship. He was scheduled to make his first defense of the title against Jermall Charlo on March 8, 2014, but was arrested and jailed just days before the fight for failing to register as a sex offender, then released from jail and deported for a second time as an illegal immigrant in a plea to avoid 10 years in prison for re-entering after deportation. Molina had been charged and pled guilty to second degree sexual assault committed as an 18 year old with a 15 year old (by Wisconsin law if she were 16 it would have been a misdemeanor) and he never subsequently registered as a sex offender as required.[6][7] He also had a previous disorderly conduct charge and warrant issued in 2005 and was in possession of a voter ID card when deported the second time.[8] Molina is currently signed to Warriors Boxing Promotions and managed by Al Haymon.[9]

Professional boxing record
35 Wins (12 Knockouts), 11 Losses, 2 Draws[10]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win30-11-2 Luis Fernando Pina KO7 (10)2019-06-15 Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Loss29-11-2 Abass Baraou UD122019-02-16 Conlog Arena, Koblenz, Germany For vacant WBC International light middleweight title
Win29-10-2 Juan Jesus Rivera Garces UD102018-09-14 Arena Pátzcuaro, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Loss28-10-2 Souleymane Cissokho UD102018-06-23 Dôme de Paris, Paris, France
Loss28-9-2 Josh Kelly UD102018-03-31 Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales For vacant WBA International welterweight title
Loss28-8-2 Ahmed El Mousaoui UD102017-10-14 Zénith de Paris, Paris, France
Loss28-7-2 Carlos Adames UD112017-07-26 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win28-6-2 Diego Cruz UD82016-12-17 Gran Oasis Arena, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win27-6-2 Carlos Gorham UD82016-08-20 Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Win26-6-2 Javier Prieto SD82016-06-18 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico
Win25-6-2 Reyes Sanchez UD82016-04-02 Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico, Mexico
Win24-6-2 Jose Agustin Feria TKO82016-01-23 Domo Care, Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win23-6-2 Manuel Garcia TKO3 (10)2015-05-19 Emiliano Zapata Sports Center, Ecatepec, State of Mexico, Mexico
Loss22-6-2 Cornelius Bundrage UD122014-10-11 Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Lost IBF light middleweight title
Win22-5-2 Ishe Smith SD122013-09-14 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won IBF light middleweight title
Win21-5-2 Cory Spinks UD122013-02-01 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win20-5-2 Damian Frias UD102012-08-17 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
Loss19-5-2 James Kirkland DQ10 (12)2012-03-24 Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win19-4-2 Kermit Cintron UD102011-07-09 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Win18-4-2 Allen Conyers TKO7 (10)2011-04-29 Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Draw17-4-2 Erislandy Lara MD102011-03-25 Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win17-4-1 Danny Perez UD122009-06-05 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won WBO NABO light middleweight title
Win16-4-1 Ed Paredes UD102009-04-11 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win15-4-1 Alexis Camacho UD102009-02-13 Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York
Win14-4-1 Jailer Berrio UD102009-01-10 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington , U.S.
Win13-4-1 Roberto Valenzuela TKO5 (6)2008-12-12 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win12-4-1 Donald Camarena UD82008-08-08 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win11-4-1 Cedrick Armstrong UD102008-06-28 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win10-4-1 Luciano Perez UD82008-04-11 The Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
Win9-4-1 Henry Mitchell UD62008-02-08 Sundance Saloon, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Loss8-4-1 Mike Alvarado MD82007-02-16 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Loss8-3-1 Wayland Willingham UD82006-12-01 Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S.
Loss8-2-1 Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. MD62006-02-18 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Draw8-1-1 Julio César Chávez Jr. UD 62005-12-16 Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win8-1 Loyal Goodman TKO3 (8)2005-11-10 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win8-1 Joseph Pujoe UD62005-05-31 Ho Chunk Sports Center, Lynwood, Illinois, U.S.
Win6-1 Antoine Elerson TKO1 (4)2005-03-24 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win5-1 Joe Lynch UD62005-01-14 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win4-1 Adam Capo TKO3 (6)2004-11-12 Resch Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Loss3-1 Jonathan Ochoa SD42004-09-10 Hawthorne Race Course, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win3-0 Nick Farrow UD62004-04-01 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win2-0 Vance Garvey UD42004-02-27 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win1-0 James Rice TKO4 (4)2003-10-23 Wisconsin, U.S.

See also

References
  1. "Carlos Molina Knocks Allen Conyers Out in Seven Rounds - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  2. "Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Victorious". touchgloves.com. 2006-02-18. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  3. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 2006-02-18. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  4. "Erislandy Lara, Carlos Molina Ends in a Majority Draw - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  5. Fischer, Doug (2011-07-10). "Molina upsets Cintron on Rios-Antillon undercard | RingTV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  6. https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/wisconsin
  7. "Molina remains jailed, title defense canceled". Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  8. https://www.boxingscene.com/carlos-molina-154-pounder-out-jail-back-mexico--77601
  9. Network, Fight (2014-05-13). "Carlos Molina Training in Mexico, Signs with Al Haymon | FightNetwork". The Fight Network. Archived from the original on 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  10. "Carlos Molina - Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
Preceded by
Ishe Smith		 IBF Junior Middleweight Champion
September 14, 2013 – October 11, 2014		 Succeeded by
Cornelius Bundrage
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