Privacy. According to CompuBox, both fighters landed 29% of their punches. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. ID# 727368. I can’t believe it, I’m world champ, I worked so hard for this, I knew the hard work would pay off in the end.”, Making Champions since 2002 Well deserved @JoshuaFranco_ #ANDNEW pic.twitter.com/80yhawufIP, #ANDTHENEW @JoshuaFranco_ , Tremendous congrats to San Antonio’s own new world champ @JoshuaFranco_ ☝, Who would’ve known i was taking a picture with my 13th World Champ and my future champ #RGBA @JoshuaFranco_ @210bam pic.twitter.com/LoU4ABFoNX. Moloney landed a majority of his body shots in the early part of the fight but landed only 10 body shots in the last four rounds. Comments (-1) JISD Senior Wins 2020 Art Spark Texas Award Villanueva is a graduate of St. Mary's University and is a TAPB and Lone Star Emmy award winner. We appreciate all that they have done.”. He was the talk of the entire ESPN broadcast, heavily favored it seemed against San Antonio’s Franco. Joshua "El Profesor" Franco (17-1-2) is a Pro Boxer out of San Antonio, Texas. SAN ANTONIO – At the beginning of the month, Joshua Franco said to KSAT 12 Sports he was not leaving the ring without the world title. Authorities ID 15-year-old boy who killed…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window). These dates were updated following the board presentation to allow more time for schools to adjust master schedules and plans for second semester. So many students, parents and community members have come together to grieve and to provide support to others. The defining moment came in the next round. What happens on election day will to some degree determine how much more hot and nasty the world’s climate will likely get, experts say. Daniel P. Villanueva has been with KSAT 12 since 2003 and is the producer of our weekly sports show, "Instant Replay." Franco’s trainer, the legendary Robert Garcia, told him going into the seventh round: “six more rounds and you’re a world champ.”. #GoodLuck #BringHomeTheBelt pic.twitter.com/rvNvjprTSo. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Joshua,” Stan Scheer, the Thompson School District superintendent, said in a statement Friday. The county coroner’s office says he died of a gunshot wound to the head in what has been ruled a suicide. » MORE INFO The city of Denver warned downtown businesses to prepare for social unrest around the election, passing out half-page flyers last week that urged business owners to call 911 if they witness anyone damaging property around Tuesday’s election. The body of Joshua J. Francis, of Berthoud, was found in the school early Thursday. Franco won by unanimous decision, winning on the scorecards 115-112, 114-113 and 114-113, becoming the second world boxing champion to come from San Antonio in the last year since Mario Barrios won his world title back in late September. (Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. A special message from @OscarDeLaHoya to @JoshuaFranco_ on his championship fight tonight! @JoshuaFranco_ @InstantReplaySA #boxing pic.twitter.com/bmDFwGJWgR. Australian boxer Andrew Moloney suffered the first defeat in his professional care... Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports No one else appears to be involved. Those three fights went the distance in 2018 and 2019, ending with 5,686 punches thrown in 30 rounds of boxing, with Franco coming out on top with one victory, two draws and the WBA International Bantamweight title and NABF Bantamweight title. One person is dead. We are extremely grateful to the community for their continued support in this time of need. Franco landed a great left uppercut in the second round. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! His parents called authorities to report their son had left home and that they were worried about his safety. By continuing to use the site, you accept our, who killed himself at Berthoud High School. In the tenth round, Franco maintained his attack, cutting Moloney over the left eye with a right and later forced Moloney to slip, though it was not ruled a knockdown. While many boxers promise a lot, Franco kept his promise and delivered. A football game and a series of volleyball matches scheduled at the school for Friday were moved to other schools. To submit story ideas, email dvillanueva@ksat.com. The only live sport of the night in the United States did not disappoint. Joshua Franco. ). With 2:29 left in the eleventh round, Franco finished off a combination of well placed hits, finishing with a left right down the middle, his best punch of the night, that snapped Moloney’s head back. The body of Joshua J. Francis, of Berthoud, was found in the school … Authorities in Larimer County have identified the 15-year-old boy who killed himself at Berthoud High School. Five people were ejected during a single vehicle rollover crash in Aurora Sunday morning, police said. OK. Jesse Paul is a former Denver Post reporter. Daniel P. Villanueva has worked with KSAT 12 Sports for over 17 years and is an award-winning sports producer. Franco turned up the heat late, out-landing Moloney 82-36 in rounds 9, 10 and 11. Franco did more of the same in the final round, finishing the night strong while Moloney looked exhausted. Investigators are still conducting interviews and collecting historical data in the case “in hopes of possibly identifying a motive for this tragic event,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release Friday. “It was crucial, I needed that knockdown,” said Franco after the fight on ESPN. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Franco landed 231 of his 789 thrown while Moloney landed 191 of his 663. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. SAN ANTONIO – At the beginning of the month, Joshua Franco said to KSAT 12 Sports he was not leaving the ring without the world title.. Moloney, who suffers his first career defeat, came out swinging, landing a lot more punches than Franco but those punches didn’t have a lot of power behind them. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Francis family, their friends, and the community during this difficult time,” the release said. If you have followed Team Franco over the years, you can’t help but think how that trilogy against Oscar Negrete really helped shape Franco. He followed that with a nice uppercut and hook in the eighth. That 10-8 round by Franco in the 11th made a huge difference in the end. “It’s a great feeling, it still hasn’t hit me yet. On Tuesday night at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Franco entered the ring as the underdog against an undefeated fighter from Australia. While Moloney landed a lot more body shots in the first half of the bout, Franco landed stronger punches to Moloney’s head in the second half. Joshua ISD and Tarleton State University Announce Alliance to Launch Distinguished High School Partnership Program Comments (-1) 2020-21 Elementary School Supply List San Antonio’s very own Joshua Franco is a World Champion beating Andrew Moloney by unanimous decision to win the WBA Jr. Bantamweight title! That moment became moments in the second half of the fight. “El Profesor” takes his time getting into fights and Tuesday was no different. The learning pathways portal will close for primary and elementary requests at midnight on November 10. Franco landed three more punches before Moloney’s gloves touched the canvas, becoming the only knockdown of the night. Authorities ask anyone with information on Joshua’s death to call the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office at 970-416-1985. “This has been an especially difficult time for Joshua’s family, friends and the entire Berthoud community. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Classes at Berthoud High School were canceled on Thursday and Friday. Franco pounded his chest as he returned to the corner while Moloney walked away, his face covered in blood. Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Moloney stayed active, constantly throwing but Franco stayed patient and waited for his moment to strike. Jackson and Benton are among more than 2.5 million Coloradans and more than 928,000 unaffiliated voters who cast their ballot ahead of Election Day. Deputies found Joshua’s body while searching for him on Thursday morning. Authorities ID 15-year-old boy who killed himself at Berthoud High School, Denver warns downtown businesses to prepare for election day unrest as shops board up their windows, U.S. election results to shape how world warms as Paris climate pact exit looms, 5 ejected, 1 dead in single vehicle rollover crash in Aurora, Coloradans turn out in record numbers with 59% of eligible votes returned Sunday, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? Rising prospect Ortiz faces a nice challeng... Joshua Franco defeats Andrew Moloney by unanimous decision to claim title (video), Preview: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Antonio Orozco. Pro Boxing Am Boxing World Series Boxing All Sports suspended by Nevada Athletic Commission until 2020-12-21 17: 1: 2: 8 KOs 1 KOs; Pro Boxing : rating: 7 / 812 1 / 40 bouts: 20: rounds: 123: KOs: 40%: status: active career: 2015-2020 titles held: World Boxing Association World Super Fly … Moloney had all the hype and promotion going into this title defense. Authorities in Larimer County have identified the 15-year-old boy who killed himself at Berthoud High School. FFA Senior Chapter Earns Top Spot at Axtell Longhorn Invitational. Too bad for Moloney he was facing a fighter who has never looked better in his career. Joshua was facing Andrew Moloney, an undefeated super flyweight with 21 career wins and 14 knockouts entering the night. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. The portal will close for middle and high school requests at midnight on November 20. The 12-round bout for Moloney’s WBA World Super Flyweight championship belt had the typical start for Franco. Joshua’s parents told officials their son might have gone to his high school. By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. He left in 2018. Franco (17-1-2, 8 KO’s) is a fighter that has been conditioned to last until the very last round; that’s what happens when more than half your fights have gone the distance.

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