Boxing’s Bantamweight Showdown: Moloney vs. Takei on the Inoue-Nery Undercard
Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Jason Moloney, the reigning WBO bantamweight world champion, locks horns with Japan’s Yoshiki Takei on the undercard of the highly anticipated Naoya Inoue-Luis Nery bout on May 6 at the iconic Tokyo Dome.
This thrilling matchup comes at a time when the bantamweight division is in full swing, with several world titles up for grabs. Moloney, boasting an impressive 27-2 record with 19 knockouts, will defend his 118-pound title against the formidable Takei. The same card will feature Takuma Inoue’s WBA bantamweight title defense against Sho Ishida, while Emmanuel Rodriguez, the current IBF champion, heads to nearby Osaka to face Ryosuke Nishida just two days prior.
“With Junto Nakatani as the reigning WBC bantamweight champion, the possibility of all four world titles being held by Japanese fighters is tantalizing.”
Moloney, however, has had unification fights on his mind ever since he claimed the vacant WBO title nearly two years ago in Stockton, California. The Australian champion is well-versed in the division’s landscape, having faced several of the current titleholders. He expressed his desire to unify the titles, particularly with Takuma Inoue, should they both emerge victorious on May 6. Moloney also has a personal score to settle with Emmanuel Rodriguez, whom he lost a close split decision to three and a half years ago.
As the boxing world eagerly awaits the action on May 6 and beyond, Moloney remains focused on the task at hand, confident in his abilities to navigate the stacked bantamweight division and cement his place as the undisputed champion.
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