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)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Born (1998-11-26) 26 November 1998
Galway, Ireland
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record[1]
Total fights5
Wins5
Wins by KO3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Ireland
EU Championships
Bronze medal – third place2018 ValladolidWelterweight

Professional career

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

He made his professional debut on 26 February 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]

He was scheduled to fight Johnathan Ryan Burrs on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr. on 18 June 2022,[5] However, the fight was cancelled last minute due to Burrs testing positive for COVID-19.[6]

His next fight was scheduled on the undercard of Michael Conlan vs Miguel Marriaga on 6 August 2022 against a journeyman, Evgenii Vazem,[7][8] who he defeated in the second round by a body shot. After the victory, Molloy stated during an interview that he would love to headline in his hometown, Galway, for his next fight and expects that to happen sooner rather than later due to being in talks since his professional debut.[9]

Molloy had his first fight outside of the United Kingdom fighting on the undercard of Padraig McCrory vs Leon Bunn facing against, Sandro Jajanidze, who he defeated him by unanimous decision in Frankfurt, Germany.[10]

His fourth professional bout was against journeyman, Alexander Zeledon, who he defeated via corner retirement on 10 December 2022.[11]

It was announced by Conlan Boxing that Kieran Molloy will be bringing back professional boxing to Galway for the first time since 2009,[12] headlining in his hometown, for his fifth professional bout on 21 April 2023 against Fernando Mosquera.[13] Molloy successfully won in his hometown by defeating Mosquera via points decision with the referee scoring the bout 80–71.[14][15]

Professional boxing record
5 fights 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
5 Win 5–0 Fernando Mosquera PTS 8 21 Apr 2023 Salthill Leisureland Complex, Galway, Ireland
4 Win 4–0 Alexander Zeledon RTD 2 (6), 3:00 10 Dec 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
3 Win 3–0 Sandro Jajanidze UD 6 22 Oct 2022 Fabriksporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Evgenii Vazem TKO 2 (6), 1:23 6 Aug 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1 Win 1–0 Damian Esquisabel TKO 2 (4), 0:33 26 Feb 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. "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.
  5. "Top Rank announcing upcoming stars to new card". Twitter. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. "Michael Conlan vs Miguel Marriaga Card: Who is fighting?". GiveMeSport. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  8. Random Hits. "Michael Conlan vs. Miguel Marriaga - Undercard Information". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  9. 'I'LL HEADLINE IN HOMETOWN GALWAY NEXT, HOPEFULLY' Kieran Molloy after stunning KO, retrieved 11 August 2022
  10. "Easy wins for Molloy and Walker - Irish Boxing". Irish Boxing. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  11. Akopyan, Manouk. "Michael Conlan vs. Karim Guerfi - LIVE Results From Belfast". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  12. "Kieran Molloy headlines Galway Rising professional show". Galway Bay FM. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  13. "'I'm Coming Home' – Kieran Molloy to top Galway fight card - Irish Boxing". Irish Boxing. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  14. "LIVE UPDATES: Kieran Molloy – Galway Rising - Irish Boxing". 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  15. "Kieran Molloy makes triumphant ring return to his native Galway". Irish Independent. Retrieved 22 April 2023.


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