Maloney-Franco quotes, full lineup

WBA super flyweight champion Andrew Moloney (21-0, 14 KOs) defends against WBA #12 contender Joshua Franco (16-1-2, 8 KOs) Tuesday night inside “The Bubble” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It will be the first defense for Moloney, who captured the WBA interim world title last November, then was elevated to full champion in March.

Andrew Moloney: “It’s a dream come true for me to be headlining at the MGM Grand for my first world title defense. Thank you to Top Rank and my team for giving me this amazing opportunity. Franco is a great fighter, but I believe I am faster, more powerful, and too hungry to let anyone take this belt away from me.”

Joshua Franco: “I have been waiting all my life to fight for a world title. I know that all my hard work will pay off when I step into the ring and become a world champion. These are tough times for the world, so I’m grateful to have this opportunity when the world has come to a halt. I will do my best to entertain the fans during this time and make my training team, promoter and everyone in San Antonio proud. This June 23, class will be in session, and everyone’s invited to watch on ESPN.”

In the co-feature, featherweights Christopher Diaz (25-2, 16 KOs) and Jason Sanchez (15-1, 8 KOs) meet in a clash of former world title challengers.

Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-1, 12 KOs), who is coming off an eight-round draw in January, will look to get back to his winning ways against Alexis del Bosque (17-5, 9 KOs) in an eight-rounder at lightweight.

In a junior welterweight battle set for six rounds, Miguel Contreras (10-0, 6 KOs), from Bakersfield, California, will fight 20-year-old knockout artist Rolando Vargas (5-0, 5 KOs).

Helaman Olguin (7-3, 3 KOs), winner of five straight, will take on Adam Stewart (8-0-1, 5 KOs) in a six-rounder at heavyweight.

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  • We’re in the middle of a raging, deadly pandemic, with no end in sight. Having ANY matches seems absurd and premature.

    • Ok. What are your thoughts on the Thugfesters marching on the streets? You Liberals think it’s ok for Thugfesters to promote their BS, but no ok for boxers to earn a living, and entertain us, like they should. Let’s take the COVID, and get Al Sharpton & George Soros sick. Joe Biden too. These 3 losers deserve to get COVID.

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