Andrew Moloney

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Andrew Moloney
Born (1991-01-10) 10 January 1991 (age 33)
Mitcham, Victoria, Australia
Other namesThe Monster
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO16
Losses4
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Flyweight

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]

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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 fights26 wins4 losses
By knockout161
By decision103
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Loss27–3 (1) Pedro Guevara SD1212 May 2024 RAC Arena, Perth, AustraliaFor vacant WBC interim super-flyweight title
30Win26–3 (1)Judy FloresUD109 Dec 2023Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Victoria, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Global super-flyweight title
29Loss25–3 (1) Junto Nakatani KO12 (12), 2:42 20 May 2023 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO super-flyweight title
28Win25–2 (1) Norbelto Jimenez UD10 16 Oct 2022 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaWon vacant WBO International super-flyweight title
27Win24–2 (1)Alexander EspinozaRTD2 (8), 3:00 5 Jun 2022 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
26Win23–2 (1)Gilberto MendozaKO8 (8), 2:299 Apr 2022 OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
25Win22–2 (1)Froilan SaludarUD1021 Dec 2021 The Star, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Oriental super-flyweight title
24Loss21–2 (1) Joshua Franco UD1214 Aug 2021 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.For WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title
23NC21–1 (1) Joshua Franco NC3 (12), 0:0114 Nov 2020MGM 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
22Loss21–1 Joshua Franco UD1223 Jun 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USLost WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title
21Win21–0 Elton Dharry RTD8 (12), 3:0015 Nov 2019 Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaWon WBA interim super-flyweight title
20Win20–0Selemani BangaizaTKO2 (10), 1:5715 Jun 2019Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, Australia
19Win19–0Miguel GonzalezTKO8 (12)22 Mar 2019Gran Arena Monticello, San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile
18Win18–0 Luis Concepción TKO10 (10), 1:538 Sep 2018 Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title
17Win17–0Richard ClaverasUD1219 May 2018Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title
16Win16–0 Rene Dacquel UD1224 Feb 2018 St Kilda Town Hall, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title;
Won OPBF super-flyweight title
15Win15–0Hashimu ZuberiTKO4 (12), 2:0321 Oct 2017Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania super-flyweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth super-flyweight title
14Win14–0Raymond TabugonTKO4 (10), 2:4219 Aug 2017Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AustraliaWon Silver OPBF and WBA Oceania super-flyweight titles
13Win13–0Aramis SolisKO3 (10), 2:593 Jun 2017Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
12Win12–0Renoel PaelUD83 Feb 2017 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
11Win11–0Carlos Ruben Dario RuizKO4 (10), 1:0010 Dec 2016Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
10Win10–0Jether OlivaTKO6 (10), 1:328 Oct 2016

Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title
9Win9–0Markquil SalvanaTKO1 (6), 1:543 Aug 2016Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
8Win8–0Cris AlfanteUD824 Jun 2016Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
7Win7–0Ricardo David OcampoTKO2 (6), 2:1020 May 2016

The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia

6Win6–0Ryohei TakahashiUD1019 Mar 2016Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, AustraliaWon vacant WBA Oceania bantamweight title
5Win5–0Roberto LerioKO4 (10)18 Dec 2015 Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, AustraliaWon vacant Australian bantamweight title
4Win4–0Ronerex DalutUD619 Aug 2015 Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
3Win3–0Nilben LottilaUD46 Mar 2015Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia
2Win2–0Jonathan LigasKO1 (8), 3:0012 Dec 2014 Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, AustraliaWon vacant Australia - Victoria State bantamweight title
1Win1–0Willem MarahinaKO3 (6), 1:0931 Oct 2014The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia

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  2. ↑ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Archived from the original on 6 December 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "Team Moloney | Andrew Moloney" . Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "Moloney vs Concepcion - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Wenfeng Ge 		WBO Oriental
super flyweight champion
December 21, 2020 – May 20, 2023
Lost bid for world title 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Donnie Nietes 		WBO International
super flyweight champion
October 16, 2022 – May 20, 2023
Lost 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		Promoted
Title terminated
Preceded byas Champion WBA super flyweight champion
Regular title
3 March – 23 June 2020		Succeeded by
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