Kieran Molloy (boxer) explained

Kieran Molloy
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight:
Birth Date:1998 11, df=y
Birth Place:Galway, Ireland
Style:Southpaw
Boxrec:861701
Total:9
Wins:9
Ko:5

Kieran Molloy is an Irish professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2018 EU Championships.[1]

Professional career

On December 16, 2021, Molloy signed a contract with promotional companies Top Rank and Conlan Boxing.[2] He made his professional debut on February 26, 2022, at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, fighting on the undercard of Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall against Damian Esquisabel. Molloy won via technical knockout in the second round.[3] [4]

He was scheduled to fight Johnathan Ryan Burrs on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. on June 18, 2022.[5] However, the fight was cancelled at the last minute due to Burrs testing positive for COVID-19.[6] His next fight was scheduled for August 6, 2022, against a journeyman, Evgenii Vazem,[7] [8] whom he defeated in the second round by a body shot.[9] [10] Molloy spoke during an interview after his victory, expressing interest in fighting in his native town in the future.[11]

Molloy went the distance for the first time in his career, defeating Sandro Jajanidze by unanimous decision in Frankfurt, Germany.[12] All ringside officials scored the bout 59–55.[13] His fourth professional boxing appearance was against Alexander Zeledon. The contest took place at the SSE Arena in Belfast on December 10, 2022, as an undercard fight for Michael Conlan vs. Karim Guerfi. Prior to the corner retirement victory, Molloy cut Zeledon above the left eye.[14] [15]

Conlan Boxing announced that Molloy would bring professional boxing back to Galway for the first time since 2009 and headline in his hometown for his fifth professional bout on April 21, 2023, against Fernando Mosquera.[16] [17] He knocked down his opponent in the fifth round. Molloy won in his hometown by defeating Mosquera via points decision, with the referee scoring the bout 80–71.[18] [19] [20]

On August 4, 2023, Molloy faced former English super-lightweight champion Sam O'maison at Falls Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[21] Molloy won via technical knockout in the first round by a right hook.[22] [23] Following the bout, Jamie Conlan explained his title plans for Molloy by aiming to have him face the winner of Senan Kelly and David Ryan for the BUI Celtic title by the end of the year.[24] [25] After a hand injury stopped the Ryan vs. Kelly bout, the initial title plans had to be changed, with Conlan eyeing the potential winner between Declan Geraghty and Owen O'Neill for the vacant Irish welterweight championship.[26] The title plans were halted for Molloy for the second time as the Geraghty and O'Neill fight was cancelled last minute due to O'Neill being overweight by over 10 pounds.[27] Later in the year, he received Irish Boxing's Knockout of the Year award for his knockout against O'maison.[28]

On October 28, 2023, Molloy fought in the United States for the first time in his career against Daniel Sostre, scoring a knockdown in the first round before Sostre retired in the corner before the beginning of round two.[29] On March 1, 2024, Molloy announced on his social media platforms that he had left his management team.[30] Molloy told Galway Bay FM: "I suppose that I wasn't happy with the structure and the lack of fights, so you have to listen to your gut and go with what is right".[31] On March 15, 2024, Molloy signed with GBM Sport.[32] [33] Two days later, he was announced as an undercard fight on the Coming of Age' boxing card against an unannounced opponent on April 20, 2024, at the Magna Centre in Rotherham.[34] Molloy was later confirmed to be fighting Sergio Garcia Herrera in his second eight-round fight in his career.[35] Molloy was dropped for the first time in his career in the sixth round by a body shot,[36] but he won via points decision after showing a 'warriors mentality' as described by his promoter, Izzy Asif, as the referee scored the contest 76–75 in favour to Molloy.[37] [38] Asif revealed after Molloy's victory over Herrera that it was planned for Molloy to be fighting in his hometown in July.[39] On June 29, 2024, Molloy went the distance in Coventry against Matthew King, with the referee scoring 80–72 in favour of Molloy,[40] with rumours that his next fight would be in his hometown in August or September after plans couldn't be reached for July.[41]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
9Win9–0Matthew KingPTS8Jun 29, 2024
8Win8–0Sergio Garcia HerreraPTS8Apr 20, 2024
7Win7–0Daniel SostreRTD1 (6), Oct 28, 2023
6Win6–0Sam O'maisonTKO1 (6), Aug 4, 2023
5Win5–0Fernando Mosquera8Apr 21, 2023
4Win4–0Alexander Zeledon2 (6), Dec 10, 2022
3Win3–0Sandro Jajanidze6Oct 22, 2022
2Win2–0Evgenii VazemTKO2 (6), Aug 6, 2022
1Win1–0Damian Esquisabel2 (4), Feb 26, 2022

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
2023Irish BoxingKnockout of the YearHis knockout over Sam O'maison
Prospect of the YearHimself[42]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McGoldrick. Sean. 16 December 2021. Kieran Molloy turns professional with multi-year Top Rank deal. 7 February 2022. Irish Independent.
  2. Web site: 2021-12-16. Irish amateur star Kieran Molloy inks a deal with Top Rank. 2022-02-07. The Ring.
  3. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Damian Esquisabel . 25 May 2023 . BoxRec.
  4. Web site: 2022-01-20 . It's Official – Walker, Molloy and Donovan add serious Irish interest to massive Sky Top Rank card - Irish Boxing . 2022-02-07 . Irish Boxing.
  5. Web site: Top Rank announcing upcoming stars to new card . 2022-05-05 . Twitter . en.
  6. Web site: Hynes . Robert . 2022-06-19 . Heartbreak for young Irish fighter as dream MSG bout called off at last minute . 2022-07-29 . Irish Mirror . en.
  7. Web site: 2022-07-20 . Michael Conlan vs Miguel Marriaga Card: Who is fighting? . 2022-07-29 . GiveMeSport . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 23 June 2022 . Michael Conlan vs. Miguel Marriaga - Undercard Information . 2022-07-29 . Boxing Scene . en-us.
  9. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Evgenii Vazem . 25 May 2023 . BoxRec.
  10. Web site: Hissner . Ken . 2022-08-06 . Boxing Results: Michael Conlan Defeats Miguel Marriaga! . 2023-05-25 . Boxing News 24 . en.
  11. Web site: Leigh . Joe . 7 August 2022 . 'I'LL HEADLINE IN HOMETOWN GALWAY NEXT, HOPEFULLY' Kieran Molloy after stunning KO . 2022-08-07 . YouTube.
  12. Web site: 2022-10-22 . Easy wins for Molloy and Walker - Irish Boxing . 2023-02-23 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  13. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sandro Jajanidze . 25 May 2023 . BoxRec.
  14. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Alexander Zeledon . 25 May 2023 . BoxRec.
  15. Web site: Akopyan . Manouk . 10 December 2022 . Michael Conlan vs. Karim Guerfi - LIVE Results From Belfast . 2023-03-13 . Boxing Scene . en-us.
  16. Web site: 2023-03-01 . Kieran Molloy headlines Galway Rising professional show . 2023-03-13 . Galway Bay FM . en-GB.
  17. Web site: 2023-02-22 . 'I'm Coming Home' – Kieran Molloy to top Galway fight card - Irish Boxing . 2023-02-23 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  18. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Fernando Mosquera . 25 May 2023 . BoxRec.
  19. Web site: 2023-04-21 . LIVE UPDATES: Kieran Molloy – Galway Rising - Irish Boxing . 2023-04-21 . en-US.
  20. Web site: McGoldrick . Sean . 22 April 2023 . Kieran Molloy makes triumphant ring return to his native Galway . 2023-04-22 . Irish Independent . en.
  21. Web site: Schuller . Rudi . 2023-08-04 . What time is the Padraig McCrory vs. Steed Woodall fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch DAZN News UK . 2023-08-05 . DAZN . en.
  22. Web site: BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sam O'maison . 4 August 2023 . BoxRec.
  23. Web site: Fullerton . Gareth . 2023-08-04 . Feile Fight Night recap as McCrory claims battling win over Woodall . 2023-08-05 . BelfastLive . en.
  24. Web site: 2023-08-07 . Senan Kelly and David Ryan to fight BUI Celtic title – Keiran Molly Awaits the Winner - Irish Boxing . 2023-08-25 . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2023-08-12 . Kieran Molloy Reveals Irish Title Roadmap - Irish Boxing . 2023-08-25 . en-US.
  26. Web site: 2023-09-05 . Interesting Irish Title Fight Plan for Kieran Molloy - Irish Boxing . 2023-10-13 . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2023-10-13 . FIGHT OFF – Owen O’Neill fails to make weight for Declan Geraghty Irish title fight - Irish Boxing . 2023-10-15 . en-US.
  28. Web site: O'Neill . Joe . 7 January 2024 . WINNERS: The 2023 Irish-Boxing.com Awards . 12 April 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  29. Web site: 29 October 2023 . BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Daniel Sostre . BoxRec.
  30. Web site: irishboxing . 3 March 2024 . 'Big things are coming'- Kieran Molloy re-assures fans after Conlan Boxing split - . 16 March 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  31. Web site: GBFM . Sport . 5 March 2024 . Busy year ahead for Kieran Molloy in the ring - An Over The Line Special . 16 March 2024 . Galway Bay FM . en-GB.
  32. Web site: Sports . GBM . 15 March 2024 . Kieran Molloy signs with GBM Sports . 18 March 2024 . X.
  33. Web site: irishboxing . 20 March 2024 . Kieran Molloy backs new team to take him to 'the top' - . 21 March 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  34. Web site: TV . IFL . 18 March 2024 . Coming of Age boxing card announcement . 17 March 2024 . X.
  35. Web site: 20 April 2024 . WATCH - Kieran Molloy and Tiernan Bradley in 'Coming of Age' Fight Night . 20 April 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  36. Web site: 21 April 2024 . BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sergio Garcia Herrera . 21 April 2024 . BoxRec.
  37. Web site: 20 April 2024 . Kieran Molloy gets up off the floor to win Irish v Mexican classic . 20 April 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  38. Web site: McDonagh . George . 23 April 2024 . Galway pro-boxer Kieran Molloy maintains perfect record in UK . 4 May 2024 . Galway Bay FM . en-GB.
  39. Web site: 21 April 2024 . Going to Galway - Kieran Molloy set for Stadium homecoming . 22 April 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  40. Web site: 29 June 2024 . BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Matthew King . 29 June 2024 . BoxRec.
  41. Web site: 29 June 2024 . Kieran Molloy rules against King live on DAZN . 29 June 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.
  42. Web site: O'Neill . Joe . 30 December 2023 . VOTE: The 2023 Irish-Boxing Awards – The Eamonn Magee Jr Prospect of the Year . 12 April 2024 . Irish Boxing . en-US.

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