WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney returns to action today in Japan.
He will be making the second defence of his title against the unbeaten Yoshiki Takei on the undercard of Naoya Inoue's undisputed super bantamweight title clash with Luis Nery.
Takei has impressed so far since turning professional in 2021 and has won all eight of his fights by knockout.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Moloney vs. Takei.
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Moloney vs. Takei fight date, start time
- Date: Monday, May 6
- Time: 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. UK
- Moloney vs. Takei ringwalks (approx): 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. UK
The Moloney vs. Takei ringwalks are scheduled for 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. UK with the event set to begin at 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.
What channel/stream is Moloney vs. Takei?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
Fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on ESPN+ (click here for more information), while Sky Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Moloney vs. Takei fight?
The fight will take place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
Jason Moloney record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: January 10, 1991
- Height: 5' 5"
- Reach: 65"
- Total fights: 29
- Record: 27-2 (19 KOs)
Yoshiki Takei record and bio
- Nationality: Japanese
- Date of birth: July 12, 1996
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 8
- Record: 8-0 (8 KOs)
Moloney vs. Takei fight card
- Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery; For Inoue's IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO junior featherweight titles
- Seigo Yuri Akui vs. Taku Kuwahara; For Akui's WBA flyweight title
- Takuma Inoue vs. Sho Ishida; For Inoue's WBA bantamweight title
- Jason Moloney vs. Yoshiki Takei; For Moloney's WBO bantamweight title
- TJ Doheny vs. Bryl Bayogos; Super bantamweight