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Carlos Tamara

b. 1983

Colombian boxer

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About Carlos Tamara

Born 1983. Carlos Tamara is a Colombian boxer.

Carlos José Tamara Paternina (born 15 March 1983) is a Colombian former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2013. He held the IBF light flyweight title in 2010 and previously challenged for the WBO flyweight title in 2008. As an amateur, he competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.

Amateur career

Olympic results Tamara competed for Colombia at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He was defeated in the second round by Italy's Alfonso Pinto in the Light Flyweight (48 kg) division. Results were:

Defeated Redouane Bouchtouk (Morocco) 48-0 Lost to Alfonso Pinto (Italy) 35-49

Professional career

World Title Carlos defeated Brian Viloria with 1:45 left in the 12th and final in January 23, 2010 to win the IBF light-flyweight title. He would lose the title in his next fight against Argentine Luis Alberto Lazarte.

Professional boxing record

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Important facts

Born
15 March 1983, Sincelejo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Colombia
Awards
IBF World Junior Flyweight Champion
Also known as
Carlos José Tamara Paternina, Carlos Jose Tamara Paternina

People in Carlos Tamara's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1978
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Luis Alberto Lazarte
b. 1971
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Redouane Bouchtouk
b. 1976
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carlos Tamara?

Colombian boxer

When was Carlos Tamara born?

Carlos Tamara was born on 15 March 1983 in Sincelejo.

What is Carlos Tamara's occupation?

Carlos Tamara is a boxer.

What nationality is Carlos Tamara?

Carlos Tamara is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carlos Tamara

· Wikidata: Q2939473

· DBpedia: Carlos Tamara

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