Moloney Beats Garcia By Majority Decision In Tokoname, Japan — Willibaldo Garcia Vs Andrew Moloney

Andrew Moloney beat Willibaldo Garcia in willibaldo garcia vs andrew moloney to win the IBF super flyweight title by majority decision in Tokoname, Japan. The 35-year-old finally turned a long run of title setbacks into a belt, after five of the first six rounds went his way before Garcia rallied late.

Tokoname Delivers Moloney

The judges scored it 115-113, 114-114 and 115-113, giving Moloney the narrow edge he needed. He finished the final round aggressively and left with the IBF super flyweight title after years of chasing one at world level.

Moloney did not hide what the result meant. “I am the happiest man in the world,” he said. “There is not one person in the world happier than I am now.” He also called the fight difficult, adding, “That was one tough fight but the sacrifices were worth it.”

Moloney's Long Road Back

This was not his first shot at a world title. Moloney’s first came against Joshua Franco in June 2020, when he lost by unanimous decision. Six months later, their rematch was stopped in the second round after a cut to Franco’s eye and ruled a no contest because of an accidental headbutt.

He kept taking on major fights after that and lost a WBO super flyweight title fight to Junto Nakatani, then a WBC interim super flyweight title event against Pedro Guevara. After that points loss to Guevara, Moloney retired.

Jesse Rodriguez Awaits

Moloney’s comeback now points toward Jesse Rodriguez, the unbeaten American identified as his next target for undisputed status. For a fighter who said, “I have given everything in this sport for 20 years,” the title win in Tokoname changes the path from chasing one belt to chasing more.

He made that clear after the final bell. “There was no way I could leave this ring without winning this world title.”