Tommy Molloy

Born in Liverpool, Molloy began boxing at the St. Francis ABC at the age of 10, going on to a successful amateur career including several titles whilst serving in the British Army including BAOR, Army and ISBA Championships.

[1][2] He turned professional in February 1955 and won his first 23 fights up to the end of 1956 before drawing with Jimmy Newman in March 1957 at the Royal Albert Hall.

He was still unbeaten in July 1958 when he faced Newman for the British welterweight title vacated by Peter Waterman.

He made a successful first defence of his British title in October 1959, stopping Albert Carroll in the twelfth round at Liverpool Stadium.

Tommy Molloy died on 8 April 2013 at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital after suffering a heart attack, aged 79.