Australian super flyweight Andrew Moloney is closely monitoring the upcoming WBO super flyweight title bout between Kosei Tanaka and Christian Bacasegua Rangel, set for Saturday in Tokyo. Ranked third, Moloney is in line to face the winner, potentially on the undercard of the Vasyl Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr fight for the IBF lightweight title on May 12 at the RAC Arena in Perth.
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Moloney is confident in Tanaka’s victory, citing Rangel’s lack of world-class experience. Having previously fought for the vacant title against Junto Nakatani, Moloney is eager for another title shot, hoping for a bout against Tanaka in Perth. Discussions are underway, with Top Rank negotiating the potential matchup.
Tanaka is a former minimumweight and light flyweight world champion. Moloney believes Tanaka’s victory is almost certain and anticipates no issues with the quick turnaround for a May fight. The Australian sees the potential bout as an opportunity for Tanaka to gain worldwide exposure on a highly anticipated fight card.
As negotiations continue, Moloney remains hopeful for a chance to compete for the WBO super flyweight title in front of a home crowd, underscoring the importance of securing this opportunity.
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