Carlos Suárez (boxer)

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.

Carlos Suarez
Statistics
Real nameCarlos Antonio Suarez
Nickname(s)Simply the Best
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (167 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1993-06-06) June 6, 1993
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights11
Wins7
Wins by KO5
Losses3
Draws1

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
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 Gabriel Braxton UD 4 Apr 6, 2018 Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10 Loss 6-3–1 Hugo Hernandez Aguilar TKO 3 (6), 2:16 Aug 19, 2017 Rosarito, Mexico For vacant NABF junior light flyweight title
9 Win 6-2–1 Luis Daniel Sosa TKO 1 (4), 1:31 July 1, 2017 Auditorio Municipal Jaltenco, Jaltenco, Mexico
8 Loss 5–2–1 Cristian Vizcarra UD 4 Apr 27, 2017 Escape Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
7 Win 5–1–1 Jose Hernandez Cruz UD 6 Mar 31, 2017 Plaza Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
6 Win 4–1–1 Alexis Quezada TKO 3 (4), 0:59 Mar 24, 2017 Gimnasio Independencia, Tijuana, Mexico
5 Win 3–1–1 Jose Galarza KO 1 (4), 0:28 Jan 27, 2017 AS Boxing Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
4 Loss 2–1–1 Miguel Hernandez TKO 4 (4), 0:07 Apr 30, 2016 Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico
3 Draw 2–0–1 Enrique Ayala SD 4 Nov 30, 2013 Armadillo Flea Market, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ricky Lacefield TKO 1 (4), 1:51 May 11, 2013 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Joe Bush KO 2 (4), 2:35 Apr 27, 2013 Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

References
  1. London 2012 profile
  2. 2010 Under-19 National Champions are Crowned in Cinci


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