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Jason Moloney wins WBO bantamweight world title at third time of asking

Jason Moloney (left) was overcome with joy and relief when the decision went his way. (Getty Images: Top Rank Inc/Mikey Williams)

Australian boxer Jason Moloney has won the WBO bantamweight title, beating Vincent Astrolabio by majority decision to claim a major world title at the third time of asking.

Moloney produced a boxing masterclass, using the jab to land shots on his opponent and use his feet to make his 26-year-old Filipino opponent chase him around the ring, hitting nothing but air with his own power-shots.

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