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Press Release: November 7, 2025 By Murray Wenzel -  Credit: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) Talks have begun to bring Andrew Moloney 's world title fight to Australia as the pint-sized champion eyes a move to Jai Opetaia 's stable. The IBF has ordered that the winner of December's clash between Mexico's super flyweight champion Willibaldo Garcia and Japan 's two-division king Kenshiro Teraji must fight the Australian before June 25 next year. Moloney, who shook off ring rust with a win in Fiji on Saturday, expects Teraji to beat the Mexican champion in their Saudi Arabia bout. The Kingscliff-based boxer, who stopped Indian Pawan Kumar in the fifth round in Suva, thinks Garcia has "sold his belt" by seeking an exemption to delay their bout and fight on the big-money Saudi card. So a trip to Japan as challenger appears the likely route, but Moloney's manager Tony Tolj is hopeful an allegiance with Opetaia's Tasman Fighters can bring...

Press Release: June 2, 2023  By Dragon Fire Boxing and Murray Wenzel/AAP -  A couple of free breakfasts and a family holiday to Yamba. Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  It's been a typically low-key homecoming for Australia's newest boxing world champion Jason Moloney. But the 32-year-old WBO bantamweight belt holder expects that to change with legendary promoter Bob Arum backing the Australian's dream to defend his title - or win some more - in a blockbuster event on home soil. "Some congratulations and a couple of free breakfasts at the cafe, but I haven't felt it hugely since getting back home," he told AAP of the fanfare while en route to his mini-vacation. "I've been on the road for years in America and have been surprised by my profile in Japan. "But it's only just beginning here and now I've got the belt ... I knew I had to achieve something big first. "I grew up idolising Danny Green and saw how much the country loved h...

  Press Release: December 16, 2022 – By Team Moloney – In light of the recent WBC convention, it appears that two of boxing's utmost gentleman may clash in early 2023. Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Boxing       Jason Moloney has been a mainstay on ESPN, after giving a balls to the wall performance against Naoya Inoue, which, if anything, increased his value in the 118 pound division; the all action Aussie had lined up four consecutive wins, inserting himself at the top of the WBC rankings.       Moloney, who has been managed by long term Oceania boxing guiding light Tony Tolj, now sits in a healthy position at the top of the WBC rankings.       Moloney opened up on his positioning with the WBC, “I’m very happy to be where I’m at in my career right now, and thank you to Tony (Tolj), Don (Majeski), Top Rank and of course the WBC for positioning me at the top of the rankings. I’m delighted to be in this position.     “2022 has b...

Press Release: October 4, 2022 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Rising Chilean star Junior Cruzat is set for his Chilean national title fight on October 15, with the rising featherweight standout sharing a training base with brothers Andrew and Jason Moloney. Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  Cruzat has spent a portion of his camp in Australia with the highly rated pair, and he discussed the lessons he's learnt working with both brothers who feature on the undercard of George Kambosos Jr vs Devin Haney. Cruzat said, "You learn so much working with the Moloney brothers. They are both cool guys, but in the ring they can stun you with their talent.  "Andrew Moloney is a high level boxer, he is an incredible talent, and he has so much skill with the jab. You learn a lot about your defence but different ways to use the jab from Andrew. "Jason is ferocious, and comes forward with great inside movement. It's great for your defence, but he has a good variety and uses angle...

Press Release: July 27, 2022 By Team Moloney –  Jason Moloney is hoping for a return to action in the coming months, as he continues his push towards a third world title attempt in 2022. Credit: DiBella Entertainment   Moloney sits high in all of the world sanctioning bodies, and currently holds the WBC Silver and WBO international titles in the 118-pound division.   With a world title fight between lineal champion, and former Moloney foe Naoya Inoue being in negotiations to fight WBO world champion Paul Butler for all the belts, Moloney is left with a waiting game, as he waits to challenge the winner.   Moloney, who is promoted by Bob Arum's legendary Top Rank Promotions and is managed by Australian boxing architech Tony Tolj, discussed his ideals in the interim whilst he waits for the 118 world title picture to get cleared up.   'Mayhem' stated, "I want to become world champion, and I want to stay active, so something has got to give at the moment...

Press Release: July 1,2022 By Team Moloney –  Australian Mayhem, Jason Moloney has landed himself at number 1 in the latest World Boxing Council & World Boxing Organizations ratings, with the hopes of a world title shot being imminent.   Credit:Mikey Williams Top Rank Boxing  In recent times, a former foe of Moloney, the pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue put on a masterclass performance against the legendary Filipino Nonito Donaire, unifying the WBA, IBF, and WBC world titles. What is next for Inoue remains to be seen, however, Moloney doesn't want to hang around for the world title, as he gave his assessment on his future prospects.  The all-action Aussie said, "I've been in with Naoya Inoue, he really is a pound-for-pound superstar. Not many people will get near him, even when he moves up in weight. I can't see anyone beating him right now. "I am delighted to be ranked at number one in the WBC & WBO and thank you to my team. Tony Tolj, Top ...

  Press Release: May 27, 2022 By Team Moloney – Mayhem comes home, as Jason Moloney gets ready for the biggest stage of his career, as he defends his WBC silver and competes for the WBO international bantamweight strap against highly touted Aston Palicte. Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Boxing   Palicte has been on the world stage before, having controversially drawn with a great of the little big men, Donny Nietes back in 2018 at the Inglewood Forum in Los Angeles. The Filipino standout has since challenged another monster of the lower-weight classes, Kazuto Ioka for the Japanese warrior's world title.   Moloney weighed in on his highly-rated opponent on June 5 in his native Australia. 'Mayhem' said, "I'm really excited for this fight. Thank you to Top Rank, DiBella Entertainment, and my manager Tony Tolj for putting it together and getting me a great opportunity against a world-class fighter.   "Palicte is well known to anybody in the lower weight classes...

    Press Release: September 25, 2021 By Dragon Fire Boxing /Story By Chris Glover – Tony Tolj has experienced likely every challenge that global travelling has during the last two years, with his charges Andrew and Jason Moloney signing with global boxing leaders Top Rank just prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.  Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Boxing The Moloney's have travelled back and forth to the USA for camps, culminating in fights with Joshua Franco, Josh Greer and the arguable pound for pound King Naoya Inoue. With Tolj based in Western Australia, and the Moloney's on Australia's Gold Coast, it hasn't been the easiest of tasks  Tolj discussed some of the issues he's faced over the last two years. He said, "I've spent a total of just under 6 months in quarantine since the pandemic commenced. Human beings are social creatures, so keeping them locked up isn't good for their mental and physical health in general. The hardest...

  Press Release: September 20,  2021  By Team Moloney –  Australian Mayhem, Jason Moloney has his sights set on making it third time lucky on the world title front, worth the Top Rank standout sitting high in both the WBC and IBO world ratings.    Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Boxing     Moloney impressed once again last time out, as he returned from a valiant effort against pound for pound star Naoya Inoue to dominate highly rated Josh Greer, winning the WBC world silver bantamweight title in the process.        Moloney reflected on his last outing, where he traveled to the USA once more to challenge for the WBC strap.        The Australian said, “I was happy with my performance against Greer. He is a tough fighter and came to win. We both had everything to lose in this fight, and I thought we both showed that in our performances. I felt the fans got a great fight and at the end of the day that’s what it’...