Distraught wife’s tears as Andrew Moloney retires after ‘robbery’

The faces of Andrew Moloney’s wife Chelsea and son Lee said it all as the Australian retired in a harrowing dressing room scene.

Andrew Moloney and his corner were convinced he was robbed.

The face of Andrew Moloney’s wife Chelsea said it all.

The Australian boxer was robbed of the interim WBC super flyweight world title after the judges handed a stunning split decision victory to Mexican Pedro Guevara on Sunday in Perth.

Moloney took control of the fight with a superb combination in the third round, before Guevara began to work his way back into the fight late in the fifth round.

It appeared Moloney had built a lead on the scorecards early and had done more than enough to hold on despite Guevara working his way into the fight in the last six rounds.

But the judges sensationally awarded Guevara victory via split decision 115-113, 113-116, 115-113.

Chelsea was in tears. Photo: Main Event.

Moloney celebrated on the ropes before the scored were read out, and former world champion Shawn Porter said he scored 10 of the 12 rounds in Moloney’s favour.

An absolutely filthy Moloney blasted the decision, explaining he believed he dominated the fight. He announced his retirement from boxing on the spot in a bombshell move.

Andrew Moloney was devastated as he walked past his loved ones. Photo: Main Event.

Andrew Moloney's wife Chelsea was stunned in his corner.

“I felt in total control,” he said.

“I did what I had to do in there to get through the rounds and win.

“I don’t want to make excuses but I went into this fight with a torn bicep so I couldn’t throw the left hook unless I needed to. But I didn’t feel like I needed to throw it because I was in total control.

“I just want to say thank you to Top Rank, thank you to my team for everything you’ve done for me. But I’m done with this sport, that’s the last you’ve seen of me. I want to thank my sponsors for backing me over the years because I’m retired, I’m out.

“I love you all but sorry, f*** that.”

Peter Badel said: “This is the great Australian robbery. He did enough to win. His energy was better, he landed the better shots. I’m stunned. It’s a poor decision. Andrew Moloney won that fight.”

Porter was also scathing of the judging panel.

“This is a situation when boxing looks bad,” he said.

“This is why fighters don’t stay in the sport.”

Porter went on to say: “He should be around the sport, but he doesn’t want to because of the bad taste boxing leaves in your mouth.”

Andrew Moloney kicked a chair. Photo: Main Event.

His comments came as the live TV broadcast cameras followed a disconsolate Moloney through as he walked into his dressing room.

He was seen kicking a chair over before sitting down on his own in a corner looking absolutely devastated.

He then got to his feet and walked through to the inner sanctum of the room where the TV cameras did not follow him.

Moloney was seen walking past Chelsea and his son Lee and didn’t appear able to look at them.

In a crushing scene, Chelsea was in tears and in clear distress while her son Lee stood next to her with headphones on.

Andrew Moloney is embraced by brother Jason. Photo: Main Event.

The loss comes a year after Moloney suffered a sickening knockout loss to Junto Nakatani and his performance would have at least given the family some encouragement after brother Jason lost his world title in Japan earlier this week.

The brothers embraced in Andrew’s corner in heartwarming scenes and the commentators were convinced Moloney had won the fight.

Damon said: “He was punched into oblivion a couple of fights ago but he’s back. What a performance from the Australian.

“Look what it means! His brother was beaten but have they got another belt? The magnificent Moloneys. They’ve never shared a time as world champions but perhaps there is a title coming back.”