Andrew Moloney
Australian boxer
Andrew Moloney
Born (1991-01-10 ) 10 January 1991 (age 33) Other names The Monster Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) Reach 65 in (165 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 31 Wins 26 Wins by KO 16 Losses 4 No contests 1
Andrew Moloney (born 10 January 1991) is an Australian former professional boxer who held the WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title in 2020, having previously held the interim title since 2019. At regional level he held the WBA Oceania bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017 and the Commonwealth super-flyweight title in 2017. As an amateur , he won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the flyweight division. As of June 2020, he is ranked as the world’s seventh best active super-flyweight by The Ring magazine,[ 1] eighth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board [ 2] and ninth by BoxRec .[ 3]
Amateur career
Moloney represented Australia at two Commonwealth Games in 2010 and 2014.
Moloney also competed in the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships , the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships , and the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships .
In his amateur career, Moloney has won 7 state and 7 national titles.[ 4]
2014 Commonwealth Games
Moloney qualified for the 2014 Commonwealth Games after claiming the Australian national amateur flyweight title.
He progressed through the preliminary bouts with a unanimous 3-0 win over Waisu Taiwo (Nigeria), before facing Northern Ireland's Ruairi Dalton in the quarterfinal stage, where he again progressed with a 3-0 decision.
Moloney then faced the hometown favourite Reece McFadden of Scotland , where Moloney adopted a patient gameplan to upset the Scot 2-1 on the judge's scorecards to progress through to the final.
The gold medal bout, staged at the SEC Armadillo , was contested with Pakistan's Muhammad Waseem . Moloney scored a unanimous 3-0 decision to claim the gold medal.
Professional career
Following his success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Moloney turned professional in October 2014. In 2018, Moloney fought former titlist Luis Concepción , who was ranked #5 by the WBA and #15 WBC at the time, and beat him via tenth-round stoppage.[ 5]
On 16 May 2019, legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum announced that Top Rank had signed both Andrew and his twin brother Jason as a part of their stable.[ 6]
On 15 November 2019, Moloney, ranked #1 by the WBA at the time, challenged WBA #5 Elton Dharry for the vacant WBA interim super-flyweight title and came out victorious via eighth-round TKO.[ 7] After Román González won his fight against Kal Yafai , originally set for the WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title , González was subsequently elevated to WBA (Super) champion, which left the space for Moloney to be elevated to the new WBA (Regular) super-flyweight champion.[ 8]
On May 12, 2024 in Perth, Australia, Moloney was scheduled to challenge Carlos Cuadras for the interim WBC junior bantamweight title. [ 9] On March 27, 2024 it was announced that Pedro Guevara replaced Cuadras, who withdrew due to injury.[ 10] Moloney lost the fight by split decision.[ 11] Post-fight he announced his retirement.[ 12]
Personal life
Andrew is a twin brother to Jason Moloney , who is also a professional boxer.[ 13]
Professional boxing record
31 fights
26 wins
4 losses
By knockout
16
1
By decision
10
3
No contests
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
31
Loss
27–3 (1)
Pedro Guevara
SD
12
12 May 2024
RAC Arena , Perth , Australia
For vacant WBC interim super-flyweight title
30
Win
26–3 (1)
Judy Flores
UD
10
9 Dec 2023
Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Victoria , Australia
Won vacant WBO Global super-flyweight title
29
Loss
25–3 (1)
Junto Nakatani
KO
12 (12), 2:42
20 May 2023
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
For vacant WBO super-flyweight title
28
Win
25–2 (1)
Norbelto Jimenez
UD
10
16 Oct 2022
Rod Laver Arena , Melbourne, Australia
Won vacant WBO International super-flyweight title
27
Win
24–2 (1)
Alexander Espinoza
RTD
2 (8), 3:00
5 Jun 2022
Marvel Stadium , Melbourne, Australia
26
Win
23–2 (1)
Gilberto Mendoza
KO
8 (8), 2:29
9 Apr 2022
OC Fair & Event Center , Costa Mesa, California , U.S.
25
Win
22–2 (1)
Froilan Saludar
UD
10
21 Dec 2021
The Star , Sydney , Australia
Won vacant WBO Oriental super-flyweight title
24
Loss
21–2 (1)
Joshua Franco
UD
12
14 Aug 2021
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , Tulsa, Oklahoma , U.S.
For WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title
23
NC
21–1 (1)
Joshua Franco
NC
3 (12), 0:01
14 Nov 2020
MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title; Fight stopped after Franco suffered an eye injury from an accidental head clash
22
Loss
21–1
Joshua Franco
UD
12
23 Jun 2020
MGM Grand Conference Center , Las Vegas , Nevada , US
Lost WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title
21
Win
21–0
Elton Dharry
RTD
8 (12), 3:00
15 Nov 2019
Margaret Court Arena , Melbourne, Australia
Won WBA interim super-flyweight title
20
Win
20–0
Selemani Bangaiza
TKO
2 (10), 1:57
15 Jun 2019
Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
19
Win
19–0
Miguel Gonzalez
TKO
8 (12)
22 Mar 2019
Gran Arena Monticello, San Francisco de Mostazal , Chile
18
Win
18–0
Luis Concepción
TKO
10 (10), 1:53
8 Sep 2018
Bendigo Stadium , Bendigo , Australia
Retained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title
17
Win
17–0
Richard Claveras
UD
12
19 May 2018
Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title
16
Win
16–0
Rene Dacquel
UD
12
24 Feb 2018
St Kilda Town Hall , Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title; Won OPBF super-flyweight title
15
Win
15–0
Hashimu Zuberi
TKO
4 (12), 2:03
21 Oct 2017
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title; Won vacant Commonwealth super-flyweight title
14
Win
14–0
Raymond Tabugon
TKO
4 (10), 2:42
19 Aug 2017
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Won Silver OPBF and WBA Oceania super-flyweight titles
13
Win
13–0
Aramis Solis
KO
3 (10), 2:59
3 Jun 2017
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
12
Win
12–0
Renoel Pael
UD
8
3 Feb 2017
Adelaide Oval , Adelaide , Australia
11
Win
11–0
Carlos Ruben Dario Ruiz
KO
4 (10), 1:00
10 Dec 2016
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
10
Win
10–0
Jether Oliva
TKO
6 (10), 1:32
8 Oct 2016
Melbourne Park , Melbourne, Australia
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
9
Win
9–0
Markquil Salvana
TKO
1 (6), 1:54
3 Aug 2016
Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
8
Win
8–0
Cris Alfante
UD
8
24 Jun 2016
Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
7
Win
7–0
Ricardo David Ocampo
TKO
2 (6), 2:10
20 May 2016
The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
6
Win
6–0
Ryohei Takahashi
UD
10
19 Mar 2016
Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
Won vacant WBA Oceania bantamweight title
5
Win
5–0
Roberto Lerio
KO
4 (10)
18 Dec 2015
Malvern Town Hall , Melbourne, Australia
Won vacant Australian bantamweight title
4
Win
4–0
Ronerex Dalut
UD
6
19 Aug 2015
Hisense Arena , Melbourne, Australia
3
Win
3–0
Nilben Lottila
UD
4
6 Mar 2015
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia
2
Win
2–0
Jonathan Ligas
KO
1 (8), 3:00
12 Dec 2014
Royal Exhibition Building , Melbourne, Australia
Won vacant Australia - Victoria State bantamweight title
1
Win
1–0
Willem Marahina
KO
3 (6), 1:09
31 Oct 2014
The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne , Australia
See also
References
^ "Ratings" . The Ring . Retrieved 12 October 2019 .
^ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board" . Archived from the original on 6 December 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2019 .
^ "BoxRec: Ratings" . boxrec.com . Retrieved 12 October 2019 .
^ "Team Moloney | Andrew Moloney" . Retrieved 2 June 2020 .
^ "Moloney vs Concepcion - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ Christ, Scott (15 May 2019). "Top Rank signs Aussie twin contenders Andrew and Jason Moloney" . Bad Left Hook . Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ "Moloney vs Dharry - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ "Andrew Moloney elevated to WBA super flyweight world champion" . www.sportingnews.com . 3 March 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ Iskenderov, Parviz (14 March 2024). "Andrew Moloney vs Carlos Cuadras set for Lomachenko-Kambosos co-feature" . FIGHTMAG .
^ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 March 2024). "Andrew Moloney faces Pedro Guevara in new Lomachenko vs Kambosos co-feature" . FIGHTMAG .
^ Iskenderov, Parviz (12 May 2024). "Pedro Guevara takes interim title by decision against Andrew Moloney" . FIGHTMAG .
^ " 'I'm out': Moloney retires after controversial loss" . The West Australian . 12 May 2024.
^ Yiu, Warren (23 June 2020). "How a pair of Australian twins are planning to take boxing by storm" . ESPN . Retrieved 4 April 2022 .
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Achievements
Vacant Title last held by
Wenfeng Ge
WBO Oriental super flyweight champion December 21, 2020 – May 20, 2023Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Vacant Title last held by
Donnie Nietes
WBO International super flyweight champion October 16, 2022 – May 20, 2023Lost bid for world title
Vacant
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Luis Concepción
WBA super flyweight champion Interim title 15 November 2019 – 3 March 2020
PromotedTitle terminated
Preceded byas Champion
WBA super flyweight champion Regular title 3 March – 23 June 2020
Succeeded by
1930 – 2010: up to 51 kg
2014 – 2018: up to 52 kg
2022 – present: up to 51 kg