Carlos Molina (Mexican boxer)


Carlos Amado Molina is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former IBF light middleweight champion.
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Amateur career

Molina started his amateur career at age eighteen, amassing a 6–1 record before turning professional after only two years.

Professional career

In December, 2005, Molina fought the undefeated Julio César Chávez, Jr. to a controversial draw, 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.
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. The final scores were 97-93 for Molina and 95-95 on the two other scorecards.
In his next fight, Molina scored a TKO victory over Allen Conyers.
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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
55WinCristian ArrazolaTKO3 2024-03-09Quiroga, Mexico
54Loss38–14–2Ermal HadribeajTKO9 2023-11-17Humo Arena, Tashkent, UzbekistanFor WBC International light-middleweight title
53Loss38–13–2Oziel SantoyoSD10 2022-11-19Mexico City, Mexico
52Win38–12–2Juan Carlos RaygosaUD10 2021-09-24Hotel La Posada de Don Vasco, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
51Loss37–12–2Sam EggingtonUD12 2021-05-22Skydome, Coventry, England, U.K.For vacant WBC Silver middleweight title
50Win37–11–2Edgar OrtegaUD10 2021-02-06Tzurumútaro, Mexico
49Win36–11–2Josue Castaneda PerezUD10 2020-12-18Cintermex, Monterrey, Mexico
48Win35–11–2Juan Carlos RaygosaUD10 2020-11-06Hotel La Parroquia, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
47Win34–11–2Hector Manuel ZepedaRTD6 2020-09-12Hotel La Parroquia, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
46Win33–11–2Abraham JuarezUD10 2020-07-25Pátzcuaro, Mexico
45Win32–11–2Michi MunozRTD5 2020-06-06Tarímbaro, Mexico
44Win31–11–2Nestor Fernando GarciaTKO10 2020-02-14Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico
43Win30–11–2Jesus Pina NajeraKO7 2019-06-15Pátzcuaro, Mexico
42Loss29–11–2Abass BaraouUD12 2019-02-16Conlog Arena, Koblenz, GermanyFor WBC International light-middleweight title
41Win29–10–2Juan Jesus RiveraUD10 2018-09-14Arena Patzcuaro, Pátzcuaro, Mexico
40Loss28–10–2Souleymane CissokhoUD10 2018-06-23Palais des Sports, Paris, France
39Loss28–9–2Josh KellyUD10 2018-03-31Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
38Loss28–8–2Ahmed El MousaouiUD10 2017-10-14Zénith, Paris, France
37Loss28–7–2Carlos AdamesUD11 2017-07-26Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFor WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
36Win28–6–2Diego CruzUD8 2016-12-17Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, Mexico
35Win27–6–2Carlos GorhamUD8 2016-08-20Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Mexico
34Win26–6–2Javier PrietoSD8 2016-06-18Deportivo Agustín Millán, Toluca, Mexico
33Win25–6–2Reyes SanchezUD8 2016-04-02Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
32Win24–6–2Jose Agustin FeriaTKO8 2016-01-23Domo Care, Guadalupe, Mexico
31Win23–6–2Manuel GarciaTKO3 2015-09-19Sports Center, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
30Loss22–6–2Cornelius BundrageUD12 2014-10-11Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, MexicoLost IBF light middleweight title
29Win22–5–2Ishe SmithSD12 2013-09-14MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won IBF light middleweight title
28Win21–5–2Cory SpinksUD12 2013-02-01UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27Win20–5–2Damian FriasUD10 2012-08-17Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
26Loss19–5–2James KirklandDQ10 2012-03-24Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas light-middleweight title
25Win19–4–2Kermit CintrónUD10 9 Jul 2011Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
24Win18–4–2Allen ConyersTKO7 2011-04-29Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Draw17–4–2Erislandy LaraMD10 2011-03-25Cosmopolitan Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win17–4–1Danny Perez RamírezUD12 2009-06-05Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won NABO light-middleweight title
21Win16–4–1Ed ParedesUD10 2009-04-11Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
20Win15–4–1Salvador Camacho VelazquezUD10 2009-02-13Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win14–4–1Jailer BerrioUD10 2009-01-10Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
18Win13–4–1Roberto ValenzuelaTKO5 2008-12-12Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
17Win12–4–1Donald CamarenaUD8 2008-08-08Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win11–4–1Cedrick ArmstrongUD10 2008-06-28Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
15Win10–4–1Luciano PerezUD8 2008-04-11Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
14Win9–4–1Henry MitchellUD6 2008-02-08Sundance Saloon, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
13Loss8–4–1Mike AlvaradoMD8 2007-02-16Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
12Loss8–3–1Wayland WillinghamUD8 2006-12-01Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S.
11Loss8–2–1Julio César Chávez Jr.MD6 2006-02-18The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10Draw8–1–1Julio César Chávez Jr.PTS6 2005-12-16Arena, Monterrey, Mexico
9Win8–1Loyal GoodmanTKO3 2005-11-10Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
8Win7–1Joseph PujoeUD6 2005-05-31Ho Chunk Sports Center, Lynwood, Illinois, U.S.
7Win6–1Antoine ElersonTKO1 2005-03-24Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
6Win5–1Joe LynchUD6 2005-01-14Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5Win4–1Adam CapoTKO3 2004-11-12Resch Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
4Loss3–1Jonathan OchoaSD4 2004-09-10Hawthorne Race Course, Stickney, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0Nick FarrowUD6 2004-04-01Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
2Win2–0Vance GarveyUD4 2004-02-27DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0James RiceTKO4 2003-10-23Wisconsin, U.S.