Jason Moloney already realised his world title dream, defeating Vincent Astrolabio for the bantamweight belt in California last weekend. Can brother Andrew do the double?
Andrew Moloney (25-2) takes on Junto Nakatani (24-0) for the vacant WBO World junior bantamweight belt in Las Vegas as the Australian looks to head home with his own world title.
The fight is the second scheduled on the undercard of the undisputed lightweight title bout between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko.
Moloney will be the $4.20 TAB outsider against the undefeated Nakatani, who has an imposing 18 knockouts to his name.
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If there is one advantage the Australian has though it is the fact he has fought in the US four times already while his Japanese rival has only fought outside of his home country once.
Speaking to foxsports.com.au earlier this week, Moloney said he is “confident” of ending Nakatani’s unbeaten run.
“There’s no doubting he is a very good fighter with a lot of hype,” Moloney said.
“There are a lot of headlines saying he’s going to be the next superstar of the lighter weight classes, the next Inoue out of Japan.
“But while he has looked great against the opposition he’s fought, he hasn’t fought anyone at my level.
“We’ve studied the guy a lot and I’m really confident … the closer this fight gets, the more confident I’m feeling about taking his undefeated record.
“I’m ready to make him uncomfortable in there. I’m counting down the days.”
WHAT TIME IS MOLONEY VS NAKATANI
The fight between Moloney and Nakatani is expected to get underway at around 11am AEST (11pm ET), although times could change depending on earlier fights.
HOW TO WATCH THE FIGHT?
You can watch Moloney vs Nakatani as part of the Haney v Lomachenko card LIVE on Main Event available on Kayo & Foxtel, Sunday May 21 from 12pm AEST. You can ORDER it now here!
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