Inoue vs. Moloney

November 1, 2020 | Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas

Network: ESPN

Watch Highlights

Fight Details

he fight between Naoya Inoue and Jason Moloney, two of the top bantamweight boxers in the world, took place on November 1, 2020. The highly anticipated bout, held in Las Vegas, was expected to be a closely contested battle between two elite fighters. However, Inoue ultimately proved to be too much for Moloney, stopping him in the seventh round with a powerful body shot.

Inoue, who entered the fight with an undefeated record and multiple world titles, showed his dominance early on, scoring a knockdown in the sixth round. Moloney, known for his toughness and heart, continued to fight on but was unable to overcome Inoue's power and precision. In the seventh round, Inoue landed a devastating left hook to the body, causing Moloney to take a knee and prompting the referee to stop the fight.

Despite the loss, Moloney received praise for his performance and heart in the ring. Many experts and fans noted that he was one of Inoue's toughest opponents to date, and his willingness to take on the best in the division showed his confidence and ambition. While the defeat was undoubtedly disappointing for Moloney, his performance against one of the top fighters in the sport demonstrated his potential for future success in the bantamweight division.

Related Articles

A message to Naoya Inoue

A message to Naoya Inoue

Angelo Leo made the most of his trip to Osaka, defending his IBF featherweight title with a majority...

Published: May 25, 2025

Clock versus kings

Clock versus kings

Oleksandr Usyk (38), Terence Crawford (turns 38 in September) and Naoya Inoue (32) enter the summer...

Published: May 8, 2025

This is your weekend saver!

This is your weekend saver!

Las Vegas lit up for a super‑bantamweight showcase, with Naoya “Monster” Inoue head‑lini...

Published: May 5, 2025

Inoue-Cardenas weigh-in results

Inoue-Cardenas weigh-in results

Both fighters needed only one try on the MGM Grand scales Saturday afternoon, as undisputed junior‑f...

Published: May 4, 2025

Inoue‑Akhmadaliev inked for September 14

Inoue‑Akhmadaliev inked for September 14

Naoya Inoue’s 2025 road map is locked in. If the unbeaten pound‑for‑pound star dispatches Ramo...

Published: May 2, 2025

Get More from Every Fight. Only in Our Mobile App.

Our app delivers exclusive post-fight content, fight analysis, polls, and real-time fan discussions. Download now and stay ahead of the game!

  • Vote on Fight Predictions: See how fans are voting.
  • Fighter Stats & Tale of the Tape: Compare fighters in-depth.
  • Instant Fight Results & Reactions: Be the first to know who won.

📲 Download the app now for exclusive fight coverage!

Boxing Showtimes App