Jason Moloney
Jason Moloney | |
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Born | 10 January 1991 Mitcham, Victoria, Australia | (age 33)
Nationality | Australian |
Other names | The Smooth One |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
Reach | 170 cm (67 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 22 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 1 |
Jason Moloney (born 10 January 1991) is an Australian professional boxer from Australia. He challenged once for the IBF bantamweight title in 2018. At regional level, he has held the WBA Oceania bantamweight title since 2017 and held the Commonwealth bantamweight title in 2018. As an amateur he represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Amateur career
2010 Commonwealth Games
Moloney competed in the men's flyweight division at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1][2][3]
Moloney’s first fight of the competition was against Michael Conlan (Northern Ireland). He beat Conlan via a points decision on count-back, in one of the best fights of the tournament.[4]
He would then go on to face Oteng Oteng (Botswana) in the men’s Quarterfinals, losing via a close points decision.[5][6]
Professional career
Following the 2014 national amateur championships, Moloney turned professional in August, 2014.[7]
In February 2018, Moloney, along with his twin brother Andrew Moloney, become the first ever Australian brothers to simultaneously reign as Commonwealth champions.[8]
World Boxing Super Series
On 1 July 2018, it was announced that Moloney entered the second season of the World Boxing Super Series in the bantamweight division, and fought Emmanuel_Rodríguez on 20, 18 October for the IBF Bantamweight World Championship[9]. Moloney lost the fight via split decision.[10]
Moloney won the fight over Cris Paulino on March 30, 2019 and retained the WBA Oceania bantamweight title .[11][12]
On 15 June, 2019, Moloney faced Goodluck Mrema. In the third round, Moloney hit Mrema with a devastating left hook to the ear. Mrema had a delayed reaction, but ended up going down and counted out of the fight. Moloney was awarded the KO win.[13]
In his next fight, Moloney scored another KO win, against #9 WBA ranked Dixon Flores.[14] Moloney was dominant throughout the fight, as his opponent looked overmatched.[15]
In his following fight, Moloney fought Leonardo Baez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In the third round, Moloney managed to cut Baez around his right eye. Moloney was punishing Baez throughout the fight, which resulted in Baez's corner stopping the fight in the seventh round.[16]
Personal life
Jason is a twin brother to Andrew Moloney, who is also a professional boxer. Engaged to Jorja Woodward.[17][18]
Professional boxing record
22 fights | 21 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 18 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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22 | Win | 21–1 | ![]() |
RTD | 7 (10), 3:00 | 25 Jun 2020 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 15 Nov 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title |
20 | Win | 19–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | 15 Jun 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title |
19 | Win | 18–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10) | 30 Mar 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title |
18 | Loss | 17–1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 (12) | 20 Oct 2018 | ![]() |
For IBF bantamweight title; World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight quarter-final |
17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 6 (12) | 19 May 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (12) | 24 Feb 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania bantamweight title; Won vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10) | 21 Oct 2017 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBA Oceania bantamweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 31 Oct 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10) | 3 Jun 2017 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 3 Feb 2017 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10) | 10 Dec 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (10) | 8 Oct 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 3 Aug 2016 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | 24 Jun 2016 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8) | 20 May 2016 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10) | 19 Mar 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 5 (10) | 18 Dec 2015 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBA Oceania super bantamweight title |
4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (6) | 19 Aug 2015 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6) | 6 Mar 2015 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6) | 17 Oct 2014 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6) | 15 Aug 2014 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "Twins Andrew and Jason Moloney selected in Commonwealth Games boxing team". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ "Twins named in Comm Games boxing squad". ABC News. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ "Melbourne twins set on boxing gold". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ "Boxing 52kg - Men Delhi 2010". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Boxing 52kg - Men Delhi 2010". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games 2010: Boxing results". 30 September 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Jason Moloney shines on debut, Ibrahim Balla tested over six". Aus-Boxing.com. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ "Moloney ready to 'shock the world' and compete for IBF World Title and Ali Trophy". World Boxing Super Series. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ "Tony Tolj highlights historic title attempt and overseas opportunities". Aus-Boxing.com. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Emmanuel Rodriguez Edges Jason Moloney, Faces Inoue Next". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Jason Moloney set for return against Cris Paulino, eager for second world title shot". The Ring. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Jason Moloney Hungers For Title Shot After Battering Paulino". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Christ, Scott (15 June 2019). "Jason and Andrew Moloney win in Australia, looking for title shots". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Moloney vs Flores - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Christ, Scott (15 November 2019). "Jason Moloney trounces Dixon Flores in two rounds". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Jason Moloney stops Leonardo Baez after 7, salvages twins' Vegas trip". The Ring. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Talented twins pack plenty of punch". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ "Melbourne twins set on boxing gold". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
External links
- Boxing record for Jason Moloney from BoxRec (registration required)
- Jason Moloney - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live