Boxing News: Moloney tops Astrolabio for WBA bantam belt » June 7, 2023

Photos: Sumio Yamada

In a clash for the vacant WBO bantamweight world title, Jason "Mayhem" Moloney (26-2, 19 KOs) scored a twelve round majority decision over Vincent Astrolabio (18-4, 13 KOs) on Saturday night at Stockton Arena in Stockton, California. Moloney, in his third world title challenge, patiently outboxed Astrolabio in a tactical bout that often elicited boos from the audience. Scores were 114-114, 115-113, 116-112.

Afterward, Moloney said, "I thought I won it going away, but all that matters is the victory. And now I have this belt for the rest of my life. I broke my hand in the third or fourth round. It hurt every time I threw it. But I knew this was my last chance to make my dream come true.

"This is half the job done for Team Moloney. Next week, [twin brother] Andrew will join me as champion of the world."