Andrew Moloney has slowly and steadily transitioned into arguably one of the best in boxing’s super-flyweight division. The former Commonwealth Games gold medalist is a former WBA (Regular) super-flyweight champion, with notable wins over the likes of Elton Dharry, and Rene Dacquel. Andrew Moloney has a reported net worth of $1.5 million according to various sources. However, there’s no clear indication of how much he has earned over the course of his boxing career.
Andrew Moloney won the WBA interim super-flyweight championship with an RTD win over Elton Dharry back in November of 2019. He was later promoted to the WBC (Regular) super-flyweight champion.
How much did Andrew Moloney earn for the Joshua Franco bout?
The rivalry between Andrew Moloney and Joshua Franco is one for the ages. Undefeated, with 21 wins to his name, Moloney suffered the first loss of his professional boxing career against Joshua Franco via unanimous decision back on June 23, 2020. The two stalwarts met against in a rematch on November 14, 2021, inside MGM Grand Arena.
However, much to the dismay of boxing fans around the world, and possibly for Andrew Moloney, the bout ended in a controversial no-contest. In what was a prolific performance from Andrew Moloney, the fight was ruled a no-contest after Franco damaged his eye due to an accidental headbutt. While many fans argued against the referee’s decision, it was ruled a no-contest nonetheless.
Andrew Moloney opined that it was a punch that damaged Franco’s eyes, and needless to say, Franco argued that it was a great decision from the referee to call off the fight.
“They took this away from me. The injury was caused by a punch. I can’t believe this. I was in control of the fight and on my way to a clear victory. I deserved this win. I landed 50 punches on that eye. It was not even close.”
Joshua Franco earned a guaranteed purse of $200,000 for his first bout against Joshua Franco. According to Sportekz, he took home a staggering $250,000. Needless to say, he is bound to earn in the excess of $250,000 ahead of the trilogy bout on August 14, 2021, inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma.