Carlos Suárez (boxer)

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Carlos Suarez
Born
Carlos Antonio Suarez

(1993-06-06) June 6, 1993 (age 30)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSimply the Best
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (167 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights11
Wins7
Wins by KO5
Losses3
Draws1

Carlos Antonio Suárez (born June 6, 1993) is an American born Trinidadian boxer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England in the light flyweight division where he lost a very disputed first-round decision to Ferhat Pehlivan of Turkey.[1] At the age of 16 in 2010 Carlos won gold at the Under-19 National Championships in Cincinnati, Ohio winning 15-7 over Rondarrius Hunter in the final round bout.[2] Suarez earned a bronze medal at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he defeated Costa Rica's David Jimenez +14-14 and Peru's Enoc Hualinga 11-7 before losing to Puerto Rico's Jantony Ortiz in the semifinal round. He had an impressive amateur career finishing with a 135-15 record including 10 national championships.

Professional boxing record[edit]

11 fights 7 wins 3 losses
By knockout 5 2
By decision 2 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
11 Win 7-3–1 United States Gabriel Braxton UD 4 Apr 6, 2018 United States Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10 Loss 6-3–1 Mexico Hugo Hernandez Aguilar TKO 3 (6), 2:16 Aug 19, 2017 Mexico Rosarito, Mexico For vacant NABF junior light flyweight title
9 Win 6-2–1 Mexico Luis Daniel Sosa TKO 1 (4), 1:31 July 1, 2017 Mexico Auditorio Municipal Jaltenco, Jaltenco, Mexico
8 Loss 5–2–1 Mexico Cristian Vizcarra UD 4 Apr 27, 2017 Mexico Escape Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
7 Win 5–1–1 Mexico Jose Hernandez Cruz UD 6 Mar 31, 2017 Mexico Plaza Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
6 Win 4–1–1 Mexico Alexis Quezada TKO 3 (4), 0:59 Mar 24, 2017 Mexico Gimnasio Independencia, Tijuana, Mexico
5 Win 3–1–1 Mexico Jose Galarza KO 1 (4), 0:28 Jan 27, 2017 Mexico AS Boxing Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
4 Loss 2–1–1 Mexico Miguel Hernandez TKO 4 (4), 0:07 Apr 30, 2016 Mexico Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico
3 Draw 2–0–1 United States Enrique Ayala SD 4 Nov 30, 2013 United States Armadillo Flea Market, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Ricky Lacefield TKO 1 (4), 1:51 May 11, 2013 United States Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Joe Bush KO 2 (4), 2:35 Apr 27, 2013 United States Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "London 2012 profile". Archived from the original on 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  2. ^ 2010 Under-19 National Champions are Crowned in Cinci