Carlos Utria

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BornCarlos Alfonso Utria Lopez
(2003-09-10) 10 September 2003 (age 22)
Soplaviento, Colombia
StanceOrthodox
Totalfights14
Carlos Utria
Personal information
BornCarlos Alfonso Utria Lopez
(2003-09-10) 10 September 2003 (age 22)
Soplaviento, Colombia
WeightSuper lightweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins14
Win by KO11
Medal record
Representing  Colombia
Men's boxing
Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix
Gold medal – first place2025 RiyadhSuper lightweight


Carlos Alfonso Utria Lopez (born 10 September 2003) is a Colombian professional boxer who competes in the super lightweight division.[1] He is undefeated as a professional, won the 2025 WBC Boxing Grand Prix super lightweight title,[2] and was named 2025 Prospect of the Year by BoxingScene.[3]

WBC Boxing Grand Prix

Utria fights as an orthodox boxer. He made his professional debut on 20 May 2023 in Barranquilla, scoring a first-round knockout victory over Alan Anaya. He followed with knockout wins against Carlos Quintero in June and Luis Diaz Marmol in August, then defeated Santiago Ochoa a month later, before closing the year with a first-round knockout of Hernan Perez.[4]

On 7 June 2024, Utria won the WBA Fedecaribe super lightweight title, defeating Robinson Garcia by first-round knockout.[5] Two months later, he successfully defended his title, defeating Helber Rojas by second-round knockout.[6]

In 2025, Utria represented Colombia in the 140lbs division of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix.[7]

Round of 32

Utria defeated Elianel Guerrero of the Dominican Republic by technical knockout in the second round, scoring three knockdowns.[8]

Round of 16

Utria faced Alan Crenz of Argentina and won by unanimous decision after six rounds.[9][10]

Quarterfinal

Utria won a unanimous decision against Canadian boxer Spencer Wilcox, using his jab and combinations to control the fight.[11][12]

Semifinal

Utria stopped South African boxer Ntethelelo Nkosi by technical knockout in the first round after landing clean power shots that forced the referee to intervene.[13]

Final

Utria faced Mujibillo Tursunov in the final and won by unanimous decision, with the judges' scorecards reading 77–75, 77–75, 77–75, 78–74, and 78–74. The victory earned him the $100,000 first-place prize, the José Sulaimán Trophy, a top-10 ranking in the WBC's 140-pound division, and a guaranteed opportunity to challenge for the WBC Silver title.[2]

Professional boxing record

References

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