Tolj said the pair will return to the United States about a month before the Inoue bout, saying these will be two of the most important bouts the Moloneys will ever have. The first thing that came to mind was how hard his shots sounded when he landed on Antonio Nieves. It was September 2017, when I was sitting next to Colin Morrison and saw Inoue live from ringside for the first time after seeing countless videos of him on the internet. "They're the consummate fighters; they're in the gym every day," he said. Can Moloney do the same? There is also the possibility of a third title in the near future if victorious. Usyk Out-Points Chisora; Do You Think Usyk Can Challenge The AJs, Fury and Wilders? One thing you can count on that will happen regardless is people celebrating the holidays. Published. Halloween Havoc was annual event that wrestling fans looked forward to in the 90’s. It’s been a challenging year for us all as the pandemic has altered the way we do things on a daily basis. How does new featherweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete stack up against the best in the division? on. Inoue vs Moloney will broadcast on ESPN+. You can follow me on Twitter @abeg718 or follow @nyfights on Instagram. The WBA and IBF bantamweight world championships are up for grabs in this prizefight that is scheduled to go for twelve rounds. “He’s an all-around high-level fighter,” Inoue said of Moloney. In the Donaire fight which was an absolute classic, he suffered a bad cut over his right eye which caused somewhat of an extended delay in his return. Will Lopez beat Lomachenko? Tolj says both Moloneys will be prepared. Andrew Moloney (21-1, 14 KOs) lost his WBA 115-pound title in a hard-fought unanimous decision to Joshua Franco on June 23 but has enforced his rematch clause and will most likely face Franco again in November. That Jason Moloney who showed up in June was the one that should have been there in 2018 against Rodriguez. Naoya Inoue vs Jason Moloney Main Card Odds By. When you see an Inoue fight, there is the blistering speed, the outstanding punching power (especially those hooks to the body) and great footwork. He then recently made his way back to the U.S against Leonardo Baez (18-2). Donaire landed this right hand cleanly. "We would like to thank John Riel Casimero and Sean Gibbons [of MP Promotions]. "We're still in talks and finalizing the fight, but it appears we will be fighting Inoue for all his titles," Tolj said. Imagine if we get an undisputed Bantamweight title fight for Halloween Havoc 2021.Wouldn’t that be something? Taking Harder Look At The Dismissal of Mark Breland From Team Deontay Wilder, Bob Arum Talks Inoue v Gervonta, Politricks And Old Rival Don King. Click Here To Watch Now Live Can Kell Brook upset Terence Crawford? Abe started contributing to boxing articles in 2017 and has now started a series of club show pieces which allows fans to see who is next on the horizon. Me and Colin looked at each other and were in agreement that his stardom was in the not so distant future. On Saturday, October 31 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, USA Naoya «Monster» Inoue will meet Jason «The Smooth One» Moloney for IBF, WBA (Super) and the Ring titles in a 12-round bantamweight bout. Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz: Trick or Treat? He has to also focus on the body attack in order to slow the champion down. Naoya Inoue vs. Jason Moloney, 12 rounds, Inoue’s WBA/IBF/Ring Magazine bantamweight world titles. Tale of The Tape Previous column Next column Date, Time and Arena The Unified Champion Naoya Inoue has the nickname of “The Monster” and he fights like one in the ring. 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Is this the right fight for both? The unified bantamweight titlist and ESPN's No. The winner of that gets WBO Champion John Riel Casimero in a unification bout in the first half of 2021? Ryan Garcia Fighting Dec. 5 at Fantasy Springs in CA. That fight fell apart due to the changing economics in the sport because of the coronavirus pandemic. MMA, boxing and wrestling are all facing a major issue: a cracked combat sports pipeline. Real or Not: Fury-Wilder III without fans? When thinking about Halloween and with everything going on this year, I immediately ventured off in my mind to my childhood where I would look forward to the annual wrestling event “Halloween Havoc.” This annual WCW (World Championship Wrestling) event featured some of the best in the business battling each other under some unique circumstances. Everything happens for a reason and the opportunity is even greater now because there are two titles on the line. Is Fury-Wilder 3 really doomed? "These guys eat, breathe, live boxing.". Born & raised in the Bronx (NYC), Abe grew up with a family who were & still are, die hard boxing fans! Casimero is now facing Duke Micah on Sept. 26. Will Taylor-Ramirez finally happen? 4 pound-for-pound fighter is scheduled to face Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KOs) at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas this fall, according to Moloney's manager, Tony Tolj. ", Inoue to make Top Rank debut vs. Jason Moloney. I do not believe for one second that this fight will be going to the scorecards. This Saturday night, live from the MGM Bubble in Las Vegas, we have Unified Bantamweight Champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (19-0) going up against Jason Moloney (21-1). Gleason’s Gym Offering Self Defense Classes In Wake of Rise In Anti-Semitic Attacks, Where and When To Watch: Harrison-Charlo Rematch, Jacobs vs. Chavez Jr, More. Naoya Inoue's Top Rank debut is set. The key for Jason Moloney is to time that overhand right on Inoue, which is easier said than done. After that loss, Moloney regrouped and had three fights in Australia. This is an interesting matchup as the winner may very well get a fight with WBO Bantamweight Champion John Riel Casimero (30-4). An error that he would soon correct but it was something to think about. The Deepest Dive Analysis of the Teofimo Lopez Win Over Vasiliy Lomachenko, Naoya Inoue vs. Jason Moloney: Halloween Havoc, Anderson Silva Has A Chance To Enter Retirement On Top, Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin Rematch. "We don't run from 'the Monster,' we're there to take him on.". Ewa Brodnicka vs. Mikaela Mayer, 10 rounds, Brodnicka’s WBO female junior lightweight world title Let’s take a look at each fighter and see what we should expect on Saturday night. October 28, 2020. Watch Naoya Inoue vs Jason Moloney Live. Privacy, He ain't beating nothing @bishopsmalls, I don't even see that name on the card lol. Tune into ESPN+ on Saturday night to see how this one plays out!