The IBF Bantamweight World Championship will be contested between champion Emmanuel Rodriguez and his IBF mandatory Jason Moloney (17-0, 14 KOs) in one of the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series after the Australian has entered the tournament. “I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the World Boxing Super Series. For me, this is a dream come true!” said Moloney.
Three weight classes will feature in Season II of the World Boxing Super Series with two categories, Bantamweight and Super Lightweight, already announced.
Fighters announced:
Bantamweight:
Ryan Burnett, WBA Super World Bantamweight Champion
Emmanuel Rodriguez, IBF World Bantamweight Champion
Zolani Tete, WBO World Bantamweight Champion
Jason Moloney, IBF Mandatory
Super-Lightweight:
Kiryl Relikh, WBA World Super Lightweight Champion
Anthony Yigit, European Champion and IBF Mandatory
Ivan Baranchyk, IBF Mandatory
Josh Taylor, WBC Mandatory