Guevara Upsets Moloney on Aussie Soil

PERTH, Western Australia.- Pedro Guevara (42-4-1, 22 KOs) promised to give Mexico a new champion today, and he delivered in hostile territory.
Guevara won a disputed split decision verdict over Andrew Moloney (26-4, 16 KOs) to claim the WBC interim super flyweight world title.
Moloney boxed from the outside, stepping in and out to land punches on a rangier Guevara. The 34-year-old Mexican responded with counters, especially the left hook to the body.
In the third round, Moloney gained momentum with close-range combos, which set the tone for the middle rounds. And by the eighth, the Australian former world champion landed hard as Guevara tried to change the tide of the fight.
As they entered the championship rounds, Guevara’s body shots began to make a difference as Moloney became more cautious with his offense.
Two judges scored the bout 115-113 in favor of Guevara, overriding a 116-113 card for Moloney.