US EditionBoxing: UFC Star Molly McCann Signs with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom
- Molly McCann, a 35-year-old former UFC star from Liverpool, announced on July 3, 2025, she will begin a professional boxing career with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom.
- She retired from MMA in March 2025 after a defeat at UFC London and chose boxing to fulfill a lifelong dream amid multiple lucrative offers.
- McCann holds a strong amateur boxing pedigree, fought 22 MMA times including winning the Cage Warriors Women's Flyweight Championship, and plans to fight at bantamweight.
- Hearn emphasized that McCann identifies primarily as a boxer and expressed strong confidence that she will become a world champion, while McCann committed to securing a world championship belt within her first eight professional bouts.
- This move marks a pivotal moment in women's boxing as McCann aims to build her brand and remain active, though her first boxing bout details remain unannounced.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Ex-UFC star Molly McCann announces surprise switch to boxing
McCann hung up the gloves following back-to-back defeats in the UFC
Molly McCann announces shock third career as ex-UFC and Liverpool women's star signs deal - Daily Star
‘Meatball’ Molly McCann has announced she has signed a contract to begin a third career after retiring from MMA earlier this year, and she's set to travel around the globe
Former UFC contender Molly McCann signs with Matchroom Boxing – MMA Fighting - sports365.info
Former UFC contender Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing, marking a significant move from MMA to boxing. McCann aims to make an impact in the boxing world after a notable UFC career. —- Author : Isabella Rossi Publish date : 2025-07-04 06:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. —
Molly McCann will make her professional boxing debut. Photo via Instagram Retired UFC veteran Molly McCann is changing sports. Now it is clear that she is stepping into the boxing ring. – It was about time, says Eddie Hearn at Matchroom Boxing. The major boxing organization Matchroom Boxing announced on Thursday that they have signed former UFC fighter Molly McCann. – She has officially signed with Matchroom Boxing, said Eddie Hearn. Molly McCan…
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