About Carlos Motta
Born 1956. Carlos Motta is a Guatemalan boxer.
Carlos Santiago Motta Taracena (born July 25, 1956) is a retired boxer from Guatemala who competed in the light flyweight division (– 48 kg) at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
He was the fourth Guatemalan boxer to participate in the Olympics and the first since 1968. After defeating Mustafa Genç from Turkey in the first round and Daniel Mwangi from Kenya in the second round, Motta was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Venezuela's eventual bronze medalist Marcelino Bolivar.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Carlos Motta?
Guatemalan Olympic boxer
When was Carlos Motta born?
Carlos Motta was born on 25 July 1956.
What is Carlos Motta's occupation?
Carlos Motta is a boxer.
What nationality is Carlos Motta?
Carlos Motta is Guatemalan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carlos Motta (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Motta. https://biography.guide/carlos-motta-boxer/
MLA: "Carlos Motta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-motta-boxer/.
Chicago: "Carlos Motta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-motta-boxer/.
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