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Australia's Andrew Moloney captures the IBF super flyweight title, setting his sights on an undisputed showdown with Jesse Rodriguez. This victory could reshape the landscape of the 115-pound division.
In a thrilling 12-round battle at Aichi Sky Expo, Moloney dismantles Willibaldo Garcia, winning by majority decision with scores of 115-113, 114-114, and 115-113. Despite facing adversity, including cuts above both eyes, Moloney’s strategy shines through as he controls the fight, countering effectively and targeting Garcia's body.
Moloney, 35, reveals he turned down a $250,000 step-aside offer from Matchroom Boxing earlier this year, prioritizing the quest for titles over money. “This means everything to me,” he states, overwhelmed after the fight. “It’s a lifetime’s worth of work.”
While Moloney starts strong, Garcia escalates the pressure in the later rounds, threatening Moloney’s lead. However, a fierce finish in the final round secures the championship for Moloney, who recalls the stakes: “I’ve lost a title by one round before. I wasn’t letting that happen again.”
With this win, Moloney positions himself for a potential clash with Rodriguez, aiming for undisputed status in the division. The boxing world will be watching closely.
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