At the Pullman Hotel in Albert Park, Victoria, Australia, a night of intense boxing saw Andrew Moloney secure a unanimous decision against Judy Flores in a ten-round super flyweight bout. Campbell Somerville achieved a TKO victory in the super welterweight division against Micah Rivetti. In the super middleweight class, Chloe Chaos won via unanimous decision over Caitlin Beckett. Dylan Savy claimed a TKO win against Stephen Finey for the vacant Victoria State Middle title. Debutant Anthony Kokoras triumphed with a unanimous decision over Sanong Seepongsert in super middleweight, while Luke Gersbeck notched a TKO victory against debutant Suriya Thongkoed in super welterweight. In another super middleweight bout, Peter Pirona delivered a TKO win over Leo Forchin. Heavyweight Shane Middleton, making his debut, also secured a TKO victory against Gary Phillips. Stephanie Mfongwot rounded out the event with a TKO win over Rhianna Arnold in the super welterweight division, showcasing a range of talent and promising prospects in the Australian boxing scene.
Fight Results
Fight Details
On December 9, 2023, the world of boxing will turn its attention to the Pullman Hotel in Victoria, Australia, where rising superflyweight contender Judy Flores (13-1, 7 KOs) will face a significant challenge in his career, as he is set to go head-to-head with former World Boxing Association Regular superflyweight champion Andrew Moloney (25-3, 16 KOs). At 25 years old, Flores, hailing from Davao del Norte, enters the ring as the underdog. However, his resolve is unshaken as he aims to create an upset against the more experienced Moloney and establish himself in the superflyweight division.
The match-up presents a stark contrast in experience and rankings. Moloney is currently ranked No. 9 by the WBC and No. 10 by the WBO, positioning him as a formidable opponent in the ring. In contrast, Flores is ranked No. 15 by the WBA, but he is not deterred by these odds. His coach, Nonito Donaire Sr., expresses confidence in Flores’ abilities, emphasizing his potential for victory if he sticks to their game plan and maintains an aggressive offense.
Flores’ journey to this pivotal fight has been marked by both triumph and setback. He experienced his first and only career defeat to Antonio Nieves in May 2022 but bounced back impressively with three consecutive victories. This resilience underscores his readiness to take on Moloney, who himself is seeking redemption after a knockout loss to WBO super flyweight champion Junto Nakatani in his last fight.
Moloney’s track record is seasoned with notable achievements, including winning the interim WBA super flyweight belt and engaging in a memorable trilogy with Joshua Franco. Yet, Donaire Sr. sees vulnerabilities in Moloney’s defense, suggesting that Flores could exploit these weaknesses for a potential victory.
Fight card:
▪️Andrew Moloney vs. Judy Flores, 10 rounds, super flyweight ▪️Luke Gersbeck vs. Haiz Huria, 6 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Chloe Chaos vs. Caitlin Beckett, 6 rounds, female super middleweight ▪️Campbell Somerville vs. Micah Rivetti, 6 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Dylan Savy vs. Stephen Finey, 6 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Peter Pirona vs. Leo Forchin, 4 rounds, super middleweight ▪️Shane Middleton vs. Gary Phillips, 4 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Anthony Kokoras vs. Sanong Seepongsert, 4 rounds, super middleweight ▪️Lachie Lewis vs. Jhon Cortejos, 4 rounds, super featherweight ▪️Eddie Coumi vs. Lawrence Knosp, 4 rounds, cruiserweight
