Boxing
Andrew Moloney is confident that if given the chance, he would have beaten Phumelele Cafu and Kosei Tanaka
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Andrew Moloney (left) attacks Pedro Guevara – photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Few people were more disappointed than Andrew Moloney when Kosei Tanaka lost his WBO super flyweight belt to Phumelele Cafu at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Monday night.
The 33-year-old Australian veteran was hoping to get a shot at beating Tanaka in the lucrative Japanese market.
Those dreams were dashed when South Africa’s Cafu delivered the performance of his life, knocking out Tanaka in the fifth round and finishing the fight strongly, beating the four-weight world champion by split decision.
“The plan was to target the WBO and really chase the Tanaka fight, but it all fell apart on Monday night,” Moloney (26-4-1NC, 16 KO) told The Ring. “I think the WBO is probably still the direction we go, but I’m not sure if they have a rematch clause or if Tanaka will take it. But after watching the fight yesterday, I would be really confident that I could fight one of these guys and win. We would like to follow this path.
“I would love to fight Tanaka in Japan as a four-division world champion. He’s definitely someone I’ve looked up to and wanted to fight for a long time.
“Last night was a little hard to watch. The way he performed, I’m more confident than ever that I have what it takes to beat Tanaka.
I assume there will be a rematch and I hope that Tanaka will regain the belt and I will be able to return to the ring and climb the rankings, and maybe this fight will still happen.
Tanaka entered Moloney’s orbit four years ago when he debuted at 115 pounds. Earlier this year, it looked like they were also on a collision course, with Moloney being number one in the WBO rankings. However, when an offer was made for the vacant IBF lightweight title fight between Vasily Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. in May in Perth, Western Australia, Moloney felt he couldn’t turn her down.
This decision ended in disaster. Moloney faced Carlos Cuadras, who withdrew from the fight with a ruptured Achilles tendon and was replaced by Pedro Guevara. Moloney entered the fight with a torn bicep and was largely reduced to boxing with one hand, which circumscribed his punching power.
Still, Moloney felt he did more than enough to win, and was shocked when Guevara was declared the winner by split decision. He was so disappointed that he announced immediately after the fight that he was leaving the ring, but a few days later he withdrew these comments.
It was a breakthrough moment in his career.
“Looking back, it’s a wonderful thing, but watching the Tanaka-Cafu fight made me think that maybe I would do a lot of things if I could turn back time a little bit,” Moloney explained.
“Before my last fight, I was number one in the WBO rankings and I rejected the option of waiting to fight Tanaka. But the opportunity arose to fight Guevara in Australia for the interim WBC title on a major card, and to be candid, I kind of regretted that the Tanaka fight was hanging in the balance, but ultimately we decided to stay busy and take the opportunity to fight in Australia.
“Also, the injury before the fight was another thing I thought about: will I undergo surgery, keep the top spot and wait for Tanaka, but I made the decision to go ahead with the fight with Guevara. Looking back now, maybe it wasn’t the smartest thing to do. And looking at the way Tanaka fought last night, I thought maybe I should have waited. I’m sure I could beat Tanaka and take the belt away from him.
“So I take some consolation, but unfortunately you can’t turn back time.”
It’s been a frustrating year for Moloney, but he’s still hitting the gym and his team is working to get him another fight. The window of opportunity to box again this year is closing quickly, but he still hopes to return to the ring in December, most likely in his native Australia.
“I really hope so,” he said. “That’s what I’ve been working on. I have been training strenuous at the gym for some time, quite a few months. I hope to return before the end of the year.
“At this stage it will probably be December. I’m trying to block something, but so far no luck. I’m still training away as if the fight was to take place in December, the team is currently working on it and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we’ll be able to finish it.
“I just hope we can get out before the end of the year, get back into the winner’s circle and start climbing the rankings again.”
Moloney, who fought at bantamweight for the first three years of his professional career before dropping down to super flyweight, surprisingly, said he would even consider moving up to another weight class given the right opportunity.
“It’s a tough time in the super flyweight division,” said Moloney, the eighth challenger to The Ring’s 115-pound title. “There’s a lot going on and it’s always strenuous to plan which route to take because everything changes so quickly. I’d pick Bam Rodriguez to beat Guevara, then there’s talk of a rematch between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez on Up-to-date Year’s Eve. And then there’s talk of Bama, if they win, fighting the winner of that game in unification. The WBO seems to me the fastest way to win the title, so that’s the path we will follow.
“We have also rejected for some time the idea of moving up to flyweight and getting crack there. There’s also some engaging scene going on there right now, but it’s still uncertain. I’d probably feel a little better at super flyweight, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens with Cafu and Tanaka, but like I said, I’d feel comfortable and confident against either of them, so hopefully he can make it it will happen sooner rather than later.”
The Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will try to start his 2025 in Definitely, preparing to fight the Condyging Contender Angel Fierro on Saturday, February 1 as part of the PBC loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on the best movie with t- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Our bags are packed and we are ready to see everyone in Vegas this week,” said Cruz. “People are content to see us again in the ring and there is no better way to start 2025 than in the total Mexican battle!”
The 26-year-old will fight for the third time in Las Vegas as a professional, including his triumph of March 2024 a passionate fans base.
“I remember how I fought for the first time in Las Vegas, because it was the culmination of years of tough work,” said Cruz. “Every Mexican warrior wants to fight in Las Vegas and I am grateful to come back. This is not different than the first time, because of all fans who showed me love. I am grateful for them and I want them to be proud. “
In his first fight, from the time of losing the title by decision in August last year, Cruz will start his run in recovering the title and hopes that with winning February 1 he will be able to return back to the top of the division of 140 pounds.
“Saturday, February 1 is a novel beginning,” said Cruz. “Fans love this kind of fights and what I am fighting for. We had a mighty training camp to be at its best when the bell rings. The goal is to regain our place at the top and delve into more fights. We will enter this ring in a great shape. “
Tickets for the live event are already on sale via axs.com.
In addition to PPV, it is available for purchase at the Prime Video in the USA, Great Britain, and now Canada – regardless of Prime membership – fans will also be able to still access television through customary cable and satellite stores, as well as PPV.com.
Boxing
Oliver McCall Return delayed when the ex-champion is approaching 60
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January 27, 2025Oliver McCall’s return to the ring was delayed from January 21 to February 4, when the former heavyweight champion still hits.
Despite his growth of age, McCall refuses to suspend gloves at 59. Still sanctioned for fighting and receiving a platform on the Country Box, McCall will return to action two months after his 60th birthday.
What is amazing, the boxer who won his first world title in 1994 is still lacing gloves 31 years later. But that’s where we are when McCall is preparing for Gary Cobia, an opponent who has not fought for a decade. McCall has been fighting for the second time from five years of release and has not lost since 2014.
McCall lost three times during a failed place in Europe in 2012–2014. Its 74 record currently contains 60 wins and 14 failures.
“Atomic bull” seems to be on a mission to find a fight with influential in the situation of the trip. However, if he is fighting again this year, there will still be ten years after defeating the current record holder for the oldest professional boxer.
Albert Hughes Jr. He maintains this honor after the fight at the age of 70. WBN questioned the validity of Hughes’s fight, which takes place in 2019. This did not stop the recognition of Guinness World Records before ratification of the feat.
The event with the participation of McCall takes place on the Country account at the Virgin Heznimnine Sando vs Vaughn Alexander in the Super Medium Libra competition. Sando has 15-0 and strives to build his invincible run. Djibil Diakite, another undefeated warrior in 168, also competes on the card.
Boxing
Knucklemania in: Rothwell wins, dawiejko ko’d, mcgregor to fight
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January 26, 2025Happiness moments ruled in the evening during the biggest event in the history of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), Knucklemania V, Saturday evening in the sold out Wells Fargo Center in FiladelfiAND.
Knucklemania V meant the BKFC debut in its beloved hometown of Philadelphia. This fact was certainly not lost to 17,762 fans who paid for participating in the Saturday presentation event, establishing a contemporary sports record for the “city of brotherly love”. The historical event was broadcast live around the world for millions of fans in Dazna.
The main event of Knucklemania V took place one of the hottest matches in the history of BKFC – Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez – with Stephens, who won home through technical knockout. Alvarez’s corner called a stop to fight at the end of the third round.
Stephens, who comes from San Diego in California, now has 3-0 in BKFC. Former UFC Master Alvarez, commonly considered one of the most beloved fighters in the history of Philadelphjoeia, is now 1-2 under the BKFC banner.
“Everyone was against me, but I came here to run it (curse)-let’s do it,” 34-fold UFC veteran Stephens said in a full interview with Wells Fargo Center. “You can’t stop me. This is immunity. My whole life is devoted to this. “
The World of Sports exploded when BKFC Conor McGregor’s partner entered the square circle after Stephens’s victory, that the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman with passion to finalize the highly expected debut BKFC McGregor against the unbeatable Stephens.
“Let’s set the date. Who will stop me? Nobody – McGregor shouted with Stephens. “David, let’s make a date!”
In the Knocklemania event against Ming, the largest heavyweight competition in BKFC history, Ben Rothwell’s Sports legend needed only 36 seconds to the world champion in ponderous weight Detrone BKFC Micka Terrill with a stunning, unambiguous knockout.
The attraction of the heavyweight of Kenosh, Wi is now 4-0 under the BKFC banner, and all his victories are approaching knockout in three rounds or less. Terrill, which represents North Shields in England, now has 10-2 in his bare line in his career.
“I am now full of so many feelings that it is arduous to say, but I know that this crowd is the most crazy, most amazing crowd I’ve ever fought. I have been doing it for 25 years and I tell you that your energy was in my right hand and you helped me win this title, “said 17-time UFC Rothwell veteran, said Jam Packed Wells Fargo Center. “It’s amazing to be your BKFC master.”
In KnuckleMania V, there is a fight with two former pretenders for the title of flies in the flying weight BKFC, Brisbane, “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings, defeated Taylor “Kill Bee” Starling in a arduous, five -time decision. Rawlings shot a lonely to knock down the fight in the opening round, paving the way to a unanimous victory in the decision. Two judges won the 50-44 competition, and one had a 49-45 fight, all in favor of Rawlings. Rawlings, which debuted at BKFC at the inaugural event of the organization in 2018, is now 4-3 as part of the BKFC banner. Starling, which represents Rock Hill, SC now has 4-4 in its BKFC career.
“I fought around the world at the largest stages, and this definitely overcomes each of them. This (curse) is amazing, “said Rawlings in the sold out Wells Fargo Center, adding:” It’s amazing, thank you! “
Saturday’s historical event was led by the personality of the sports and entertainment industry, Mario Lopez. The current celebrities are Philadelphia Eagles Legends Seth Joyner and Brian Westbrook, Media Social Megastar/BKFC Fighter Bryce Hall, Sensation Media Ed Bassmaster and many others, as well as the world champions BKFC Christine “Misfit” Ferea, Great Britain, David “Redneck” Redneck “Redneck” “Mundell and Mike” The Marine “Richman.
Washington Township, ponderous scales with NJ Patrick “The Brick” Brady crashed the way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a second victory in a uncomplicated space above the “shark attack” of Calmus. Brady needed only 53 seconds to get a eternal technical victory. Gloucester, has Product Calmus, who traveled on four streek fights, heading to Fight Night, now has 5-3 in BKFC.
The southern welterweight John “Johnny Garb” Garbarino electrified the sold-out Wells Fargo Center with a knockout in the first round over the Apostle Spencer in his debut BKFC-and a successful proposal of marriage in the middle of the ring after his interview for BKFC with BKFC Host Host Cyrus fee. Nokaut came with just one second in the opening frame. Spencer, Belen, Nm, now has 0-2 in its BKFC career.
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Roanoke, Caine “Kaine 9” Tomlinson Jr., needed only 37 seconds to knock out the pat “Irish” by Sullivan in his combination in welterweight. Tomlinson Jr., son of a veterinarian BKFC Kaine Tomlinson SR., is now 2-1 under the BKFC banner. Sullivan, who represents South Philadelphia, is now 0-1 in BKFC.
Jeffersonville, in heavyweight Steve “Panda” Banks, survived the knocking in the first round to stop the former pretender title World Boxing Association, Joey “The Tank” in the battle in the battle in ponderous weight. The technical knockout finish took place from just six seconds in the third round. Banks has increased its BKFC record to 3-2 thanks to winning. Dziejko, who comes from Philadelphia, debuted in BKFC.
Omaha, Brandon “BeastMode” Ne, Meyer broke the way to 3-2 under the BKFC banner with a staggering, unambiguous knockout over the family warrior “King” Zedekiah Montanez. The fight was stopped 39 seconds to the second round of a delicate duel.
Pottstown, Pa Bantamweight Travis “The Animal” Thompson defeated the first round to win his sixth victory of BKFC thanks to the second round of knockout knockout at the expense of Zacha “Lil Mac” Pannell. The arrest took place 41 seconds to the second verse. Thompson, which debuted in BKFC at the debut promotional event in 2018, now has 6-6 in his BKFC career. Pannell, Lancaster product, Pennsylvania, now has 1-3.
Freehold Township, Phil “Hitman” Nj Caracappa won in his debut BKFC after Noah “Cannon” Norman was disqualified in the fourth round of their Bantameight duel. The fight was called to stop 40 seconds to the fourth frame due to the recurring slow Norman strikes, who had previously subtracted a few points in the third round due to slow strokes and shreds. Norman, which comes from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is now 0-1 under the BKFC banner.
Philadelphia the average weight of Cody Russell looked sensational in its debut BKFC, falling Logan “Mayhem” five times before their fight was stopped in the third round. The knockout time was 49 seconds to the third verse. Tucker, who represents Birmingham, Al now has 0-1.
In the first sanctioned struggle for a naked fight in the history of Philadelphia, Itso Babulaid won his debut BKFC, sending Bryan “Iceman” McDowella five times five times on the way to a unanimous winning decision. Babulaid also went down in history as the first warrior from the country of Georgia, who competed in BKFC. Two judges fired 48-42, and one had 47-43, all in favor of Babulaid, who twice rose from the canvas in the full average duel. McDowell, who comes from Maysville, Ky, now has 1-1 in his BKFC career.
Knockout of the night: Brandon Meyer, Ben Rothwell and Kaine Tomlinson Jr.,
Fight of the Night: Ito Babulaida vs. Bryan McDowell
Here are some of the most vital events from the Post-Knuckleclecie press conference from the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman.
“It doesn’t happen. I am the face of this company and I work since (curses), but I have the best team in the world. They live and die for me, and I really take off my hat for them. I love them and I appreciate them very much (curse), man, because we came tonight! “
“Every warrior on this card receives a bonus today. The whole card receives a bonus. He has never done it in combat sport before, but everyone on the card receives a bonus. “
“I don’t have much to say; It was a really unbelievable night. I looked around a crowd a hundred times, man. I told my wife that I told my son that there was no empty place at home. It’s unbelievable. I am (curse) cheerful! “
In the near future BKFC: “We are definitely going to Australia, but the things that will soon come for us are that we return to Spain, we go to Dubai, 5-6 April, and we, going to Italy, on April 26, among the rest of the fighting, which They take place in the United States, so it will be a busy year for us. “
On Conor McGregor he probably entered the BKFC square circle: “I left the arena, and Conor tapped my shoulder and told me to make sure that I would tell everyone that he was fighting Jeremy Stephens for BKFC. I don’t know if this is happening, but he told me.
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