Kieran Molloy (boxer)

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

Kieran Molloy
Statistics
Weight(s)	Welterweight Super welterweight
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Born	(1998-11-26) 26 November 1998 (age 24) Galway, Ireland
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record^[1]
Total fights	6
Wins	6
Wins by KO	4
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  Ireland EU Championships 2018 Valladolid Welterweight

Professional career

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] After the victory, Molloy stated during an interview that he would love to headline in his hometown, Galway, for his next fight and expects it to happen sooner rather than later, as it has been in talks since his professional debut.^[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 fought outside of the United Kingdom for the undercard of Padraig McCrory vs. Leon Bunn, facing Sandro Jajanidze,^[14] whom he defeated by unanimous decision in Frankfurt, Germany.^[15][16] His fourth professional bout was against journeyman Alexander Zeledon, whom he defeated via corner retirement on December 10, 2022.^[17][18]

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.^[19][20] Molloy successfully won in his hometown by defeating Mosquera via points decision, with the referee scoring the bout 80–71.^[21][22][23]

On August 4, 2023, Molloy faced former English super-lightweight champion Sam O'maison at Falls Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.^[24] Molloy won via technical knockout in the first round by a right hook.^[25][26] After the performance, Paddy Donovan expressed his feelings towards his former amateur rival by requesting to share the ring together rather than compare their fights against Sam O'maison.^[27] 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.^[28][29] 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.^[30] 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.^[31]

Professional boxing record

6 fights	6 wins	0 losses
By knockout	4	0
By decision	2	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
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

References

1. "Boxing record for Kieran Molloy". BoxRec.
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.com. 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". BoxingScene.com. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
10. "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Evgenii Vazem". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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.
13. "Kieran Molloy can be Galway Gamechanger". Irish Boxing. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
14. "BOXING: Kieran Molloy in Germany for LIVE Bout on TG4". Galway Bay FM. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
15. "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sandro Jajanidze". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
16. "Easy wins for Molloy and Walker - Irish Boxing". Irish Boxing. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
17. "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Alexander Zeledon". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
18. Akopyan, Manouk (10 December 2022). "Michael Conlan vs. Karim Guerfi - LIVE Results From Belfast". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
19. "Kieran Molloy headlines Galway Rising professional show". Galway Bay FM. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
20. "'I'm Coming Home' – Kieran Molloy to top Galway fight card - Irish Boxing". Irish Boxing. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
21. "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Fernando Mosquera". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
22. "LIVE UPDATES: Kieran Molloy – Galway Rising - Irish Boxing". 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
23. McGoldrick, Sean (22 April 2023). "Kieran Molloy makes triumphant ring return to his native Galway". Irish Independent. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
24. Schuller, Rudi (4 August 2023). "What time is the Padraig McCrory vs. Steed Woodall fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch | DAZN News UK". DAZN. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
25. "BoxRec: Kieran Molloy vs. Sam O'maison". boxrec.com. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
26. Fullerton, Gareth (4 August 2023). "Feile Fight Night recap as McCrory claims battling win over Woodall". BelfastLive. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
27. "Paddy Donovan Tells Kieran Molloy to Forget 'Comparison Bullsh*t' – Wants Irish Title Showdown NOW - Irish Boxing". 18 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
28. "Senan Kelly and David Ryan to fight BUI Celtic title – Keiran Molly Awaits the Winner - Irish Boxing". 7 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
29. "Kieran Molloy Reveals Irish Title Roadmap - Irish Boxing". 12 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
30. "Interesting Irish Title Fight Plan for Kieran Molloy - Irish Boxing". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
31. "FIGHT OFF – Owen O'Neill fails to make weight for Declan Geraghty Irish title fight - Irish Boxing". 13 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.

External links

• Boxing record for Kieran Molloy from BoxRec (registration required)
• Kieran Molloy on Twitter
• Kieran Molloy at Tapology.com