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Kieran Molloy
Born (1998-11-26) 26 November 1998 (age 25)
Galway, Ireland
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record[1]
Total fights9
Wins9
Wins by KO5
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Ireland
EU Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Valladolid Welterweight

Kieran Molloy is an Irish professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2018 EU Championships.[2]

Professional career

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On December 16, 2021, Molloy signed a contract with promotional companies Top Rank and Conlan Boxing.[3] 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.[4][5]

He was scheduled to fight Johnathan Ryan Burrs on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. on June 18, 2022.[6] However, the fight was cancelled at the last minute due to Burrs testing positive for COVID-19.[7] His next fight was scheduled for August 6, 2022, against a journeyman, Evgenii Vazem,[8][9] whom he defeated in the second round by a body shot.[10][11] Molloy spoke during an interview after his victory, expressing interest in fighting in his native town in the future.[12]

I think Kieran Molloy could be a superstar, I really do. He has a bit of everything. I watched his spars with David Avanesyan and they were 50-50 and it’s testament to Kieran the way he’s able to adapt and fight and mix it under supreme pressure.

– Jamie Conlan, President of Conlan Boxing[13]

Molloy went the distance for the first time in his career, defeating Sandro Jajanidze by unanimous decision in Frankfurt, Germany.[14] All ringside officials scored the bout 59–55.[15] 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.[16][17]

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.[18][19] 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.[20][21][22]

On August 4, 2023, Molloy faced former English super-lightweight champion Sam O'maison at Falls Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[23] Molloy won via technical knockout in the first round by a right hook.[24][25] 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.[26][27] 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.[28] 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.[29] Later in the year, he received Irish Boxing's Knockout of the Year award for his knockout against O'maison.[30]

Kieran Molloy is going to have some massive, massive nights. In July, we are going to his back garden. We’ll do a show in Galway and showcase just how much skill he’s got.

– Izzy Asif, President of GBM Boxing[31]

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.[32] On March 1, 2024, Molloy announced on his social media platforms that he had left his management team.[33] 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".[34] On March 15, 2024, Molloy signed with GBM Sport.[35][36] 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.[37] Molloy was later confirmed to be fighting Sergio Garcia Herrera in his second eight-round fight in his career.[38] Molloy was dropped for the first time in his career in the sixth round by a body shot,[39] 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.[40][41] Asif revealed after Molloy's victory over Herrera that it was planned for Molloy to be fighting in his hometown in July.[31] On June 29, 2024, Molloy went the distance in Coventry against Matthew King, with the referee scoring 80–72 in favour of Molloy,[42] with rumours that his next fight would be in his hometown in August or September after plans couldn't be reached for July.[43]

Professional boxing record

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9 fights 9 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
9 Win 9–0 Matthew King PTS 8 Jun 29, 2024 Skydome, Coventry, England
8 Win 8–0 Sergio Garcia Herrera PTS 8 Apr 20, 2024 Magna Centre, Rotherham, England
7 Win 7–0 Daniel Sostre RTD 1 (6), 3:00 Oct 28, 2023 Freeport Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, US
6 Win 6–0 Sam O'maison TKO 1 (6), 1:42 Aug 4, 2023 Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
5 Win 5–0 Fernando Mosquera PTS 8 Apr 21, 2023 Salthill Leisureland Complex, Galway, Ireland
4 Win 4–0 Alexander Zeledon RTD 2 (6), 3:00 Dec 10, 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
3 Win 3–0 Sandro Jajanidze UD 6 Oct 22, 2022 Fabriksporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Evgenii Vazem TKO 2 (6), 1:25 Aug 6, 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1 Win 1–0 Damian Esquisabel TKO 2 (4), 0:33 Feb 26, 2022 OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2023 Irish Boxing Knockout of the Year His knockout over Sam O'maison Won [30]
Prospect of the Year Himself Nominated [44]

References

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  2. ^ McGoldrick, Sean (16 December 2021). "Kieran Molloy turns professional with multi-year Top Rank deal". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Irish amateur star Kieran Molloy inks a deal with Top Rank". The Ring. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Damian Esquisabel". BoxRec. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  5. ^ "It's Official – Walker, Molloy and Donovan add serious Irish interest to massive Sky Top Rank card - Irish Boxing". Irish Boxing. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Top Rank announcing upcoming stars to new card". Twitter. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  7. ^ Hynes, Robert (19 June 2022). "Heartbreak for young Irish fighter as dream MSG bout called off at last minute". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Michael Conlan vs Miguel Marriaga Card: Who is fighting?". GiveMeSport. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Michael Conlan vs. Miguel Marriaga - Undercard Information". Boxing Scene. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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  11. ^ Hissner, Ken (6 August 2022). "Boxing Results: Michael Conlan Defeats Miguel Marriaga!". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  12. ^ Leigh, Joe (7 August 2022). "'I'LL HEADLINE IN HOMETOWN GALWAY NEXT, HOPEFULLY' Kieran Molloy after stunning KO". YouTube. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
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  16. ^ "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Alexander Zeledon". BoxRec. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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  20. ^ "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Fernando Mosquera". BoxRec. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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  25. ^ Fullerton, Gareth (4 August 2023). "Feile Fight Night recap as McCrory claims battling win over Woodall". BelfastLive. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  26. ^ "Senan Kelly and David Ryan to fight BUI Celtic title – Keiran Molly Awaits the Winner - Irish Boxing". 7 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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  29. ^ "FIGHT OFF – Owen O'Neill fails to make weight for Declan Geraghty Irish title fight - Irish Boxing". 13 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
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  33. ^ irishboxing (3 March 2024). "'Big things are coming'- Kieran Molloy re-assures fans after Conlan Boxing split -". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  34. ^ GBFM, Sport (5 March 2024). "Busy year ahead for Kieran Molloy in the ring - An Over The Line Special". Galway Bay FM. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  35. ^ Sports, GBM (15 March 2024). "Kieran Molloy signs with GBM Sports". X. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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  37. ^ TV, IFL (18 March 2024). "Coming of Age boxing card announcement". X. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  38. ^ "WATCH - Kieran Molloy and Tiernan Bradley in 'Coming of Age' Fight Night". Irish Boxing. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  39. ^ "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sergio Garcia Herrera". BoxRec. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  40. ^ "Kieran Molloy gets up off the floor to win Irish v Mexican classic". Irish Boxing. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
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  44. ^ O'Neill, Joe (30 December 2023). "VOTE: The 2023 Irish-Boxing Awards – The Eamonn Magee Jr Prospect of the Year". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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