Carlos Amado Molina
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- This article is about the Mexican boxer. For the American boxer, see Carlos MolinaCarlos MolinaCarlos Molina is an undefeated Mexican-American professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He's also the brother of two Olympic Boxers Javier for the U.S...
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Carlos Amado Molina (born May 25, 1983 in Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center...
, Michoacán
Michoacán
Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...
, Mexico
Mexico
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) is a Mexican
Mexican people
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professional boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
in the Light Middleweight
Light middleweight
Light Middleweight , is a weight division in professional boxing, above 147 pounds and up to 154 pounds ....
division. He is the former WBO NABO
World Boxing Organization
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Light Middleweight
Light middleweight
Light Middleweight , is a weight division in professional boxing, above 147 pounds and up to 154 pounds ....
Champion.
Amateur career
Carlos started his amateur career at age eighteen and ended up with a record of 6-1, he would turn professional after only 2 years.Professional career
In December, 2005, Molina fought the current undefeated WBCWorld Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Middleweight
Middleweight
Middleweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Early boxing history is less than exact, but the middleweight designation seems to have begun in the 1840s. In the bare-knuckle era, the first middleweight championship fight was between Tom Chandler and Dooney Harris in 1897...
Champion Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
, Julio César Chávez, Jr.
Julio César Chávez, Jr.
Julio César Chávez Carrasco , is an undefeated Mexican boxer and the current WBC Middleweight Champion. His younger brother Omar Chávez is also an undefeated prospect who fights at Welterweight....
to a controversial draw, which many observers felt Molina deserved. In February 2006, he lost to Chavez in a rematch by a six round majority decision. This bout was held at the The Aladdin in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
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After suffering another majority decision loss to Mike Alvarado
Mike Alvarado
Mike Alvarado , is an undefeated Mexican-American boxer in the Light Welterweight and Welterweight divisions. Alvarado is the IBF Latino Light Welterweight Champion. He is signed with Delgado Promotions and Top Rank. Alvarado is ranked #6 in the world in the Light welterweight division.-Early...
, Molina scored 9 consecutive wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Danny Perez
Danny Perez
Danny Perez is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Perez was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the twenty-first round of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft. He played at the Major League level with the team in 1996....
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
Don King
Donald "Don" King is an American boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality. His career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila". He also had a long association with Mike Tyson...
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On March 25, 2011, Molina fought undefeated Olympic gold medalist Erislandy Lara to a disputed majority draw, many at ringside thought Molina deserved the decision. The final scores were 97-93 for Molina and 95-95 on the two other scorecards. Molina then scored a tko victory over Allen Conyers.
In his next fight, Molina upset former world champion Kermit Cintron
Kermit Cintron
Kermit Cintrón is a Puerto Rican boxer who is from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Cintrón is trained by Ronnie Shields and managed by Josh Dubin. He is promoted by Top Rank.-Early and personal life:...
, on Showtime.
Professional record
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Kermit CintronKermit Cintron
Kermit Cintrón is a Puerto Rican boxer who is from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Cintrón is trained by Ronnie Shields and managed by Josh Dubin. He is promoted by Top Rank.-Early and personal life:...
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Allen Conyers| || ||
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Erislandy Lara| || ||
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Ed Paredes| || ||
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Alexis Camacho| || ||
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Jailer Berrio| || ||
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Roberto Valenzuela| || ||
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Donald Camarena| || ||
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Luciano Perez| || ||
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Henry Mitchell| || ||
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Mike AlvaradoMike Alvarado
Mike Alvarado , is an undefeated Mexican-American boxer in the Light Welterweight and Welterweight divisions. Alvarado is the IBF Latino Light Welterweight Champion. He is signed with Delgado Promotions and Top Rank. Alvarado is ranked #6 in the world in the Light welterweight division.-Early...
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Wayland Willingham| || ||
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.Julio César Chávez, Jr.
Julio César Chávez Carrasco , is an undefeated Mexican boxer and the current WBC Middleweight Champion. His younger brother Omar Chávez is also an undefeated prospect who fights at Welterweight....
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.Julio César Chávez, Jr.
Julio César Chávez Carrasco , is an undefeated Mexican boxer and the current WBC Middleweight Champion. His younger brother Omar Chávez is also an undefeated prospect who fights at Welterweight....
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Loyal Goodman| || ||
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Joseph Pujoe| || ||
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Antoine Elerson| || ||
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Joe Lynch| || ||
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Adam Capo| || ||
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