Molly McCann is about to step into the boxing ring.
Matchroom Boxing introduced Thursday that the previous UFC flyweight contender has been signed to the promotion, with an opponent and debut date nonetheless to be decided.
See the announcement beneath together with feedback from Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn.
“She’s formally signed with Matchroom Boxing,” Hearn mentioned. “Molly McCann will compete now as a boxer, about time I’d wish to say as nicely. Former [Amateur Boxing Association] champion. Everybody is aware of the power as a boxer, clearly been an enormous star inside the UFC. Constructed a profile globally as nicely and we’re delighted to begin the journey together with her.”
McCann, 35, introduced her retirement from MMA competitors this previous March following a first-round submission loss to Alexia Thainara. Competing at flyweight and later strawweight, “Meatball” had a memorable MMA profession, capturing the inaugural Cage Warriors 125-pound title in 2018 earlier than making a bounce to the UFC.
Contained in the octagon, McCann had combined outcomes, authoring a number of highlight-reel knockouts, establishing herself as a star in her native England, and placing herself on the cusp of title rivalry with a 6-2 run from 2019-2022. A 1-4 stoop (with three of these losses coming by the use of first-round submission) signaled the top of her UFC run.
