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Colombian boxer
A.K.A.
Carlos José Tamara Paternina
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Birth:
15 March 1983(Sincelejo, Colombia)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Carlos José Tamara Paternina (born March 15, 1983 in Sincelejo) is a Colombian professional boxer, who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics. There he was defeated in the second round by Italy's Alfonso Pinto in the Light Flyweight (48 kg) division. A year earlier he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games.
Tamara is a former IBF Junior Flyweight Champion.
Amateur career
Olympic results
Tamara competed as a Light Flyweight for Colombia at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Results were:
- Defeated Redouane Bouchtouk (Morocco) 48-0
- Lost to Alfonso Pinto (Italy) 35-49
Professional career
World Title
Carlos defeated American Brian Viloria with 1:45 left in the 12th and final round of a title fight on January 23, 2010 in Manila, Philippines.