Joshua Franco retains title on controversial no-decision
November 14, 2020
In an absurd turn of events, Joshua Franco retained his title following a two-round no-decision in his rematch with Andrew Moloney. Moloney was doing well and was winning the
fight. According to the referee Franco recieved a accidental headbutt witch caused his right eye to swell and could no longer see out of it. After two rounds the fight was stopped.
The fight went to replay and it took the Nevada State officials 26 long minutes to come to a decision. After watching the replay the officials went along with referee Russell Mora's
decision.
Joshua Franco batters Andrew Moloney, scores upset decision
June 23, 2020
Underdog challenger Joshua Franco suprised many by defeating Andrew Moloney of Australia. Franco dropped Moloney in the 11th round with a barrage of punches. Franco
also won the last round of the fight, to earn him a hard-fought unanimous decision win at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Scores were 114-113, 114-113, and 115-112 for Franco.
JOSHUA FRANCO
ALIAS: EL PROFESOR
CURRENT WBA "Regular" SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Total Fights 21
BORN: October 27 1995 (25)
Wins 17 (KO 8)
BIRTHPLACE: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Losses 1
HEIGHT: 1,65 m
Draws 2
No Contest 1
No.
Result
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
21
No Contest
Andrew Moloney
NC
2
Nov 14, 2020
MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title;
Fight stopped after Franco suffered an eye injury from an accidental head clash
20
Win
Andrew Moloney
UD
12
Jun 23, 2020
MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBA (Regular) super flyweight title
19
Win
Jose Alejandro Burgos
TKO
9
Jan 11, 2020
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18
Draw
Oscar Negrete
SD
10
Aug 10, 2019
Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S
17
Win
Oscar Negrete
SD
10
Apr 25, 2019
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S
16
Draw
Oscar Negrete
SD
10
Oct 4, 2018
The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
15
Win
Isao Gonzalo Carranza
KO
5
Jun 1, 2018
Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14
Loss
Lucas Leone
TKO
9
Mar 24, 2018
Complejo Ferial, Ponce, Puerto Rico
13
Win
Carlos Maldonado
UD
8
Dec 14, 2017
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
12
Win
Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
UD
6
Jul 14, 2017
Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
11
Win
Oscar Mojica
UD
8
Jun 17, 2017
Teatitos Championship Plaza, Frisco, Texas, U.S.
10
Win
Marco Antonio Sanchez
KO
1
May 18, 2017
Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
9
Win
Victor Pasillas
KO
3
Feb 3, 2017
Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8
Win
Felipe Rivas
UD
6
Nov 18, 2016
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
