Molly McCann: Former UFC star to launch boxing career later in 2025 after retiring from MMA | Boxing News
The former UFC star Molly McCann will launch her boxing career later this year after her retirement from the MMA.
McCann announced his UFC retirement after exploiting Alexia Thainara in March after a decade in sport.
The 35 -year -old man, whose nickname is “Methball” after working in a sandwich, has not yet announced a first opponent.
“It was just the right time to leave MMA sport, so I chose to leave sport knowing that I had a career that awaited me in boxing,” said McCann.
“The boxing pedigree is there. I was in and out of the boxing gymnasium as I grow up because I like to fight and like to hit. I can just go. I’m going to fight anyone, where, every time.”
McCann has completed his career in MMA with 14 wins and eight defeats
McCann ended his MMA career with 14 wins and eight defeats, but now signed with Matchroom to take boxing.
The promoter Eddie Hearn said: “She will now compete as a boxer and about time, I would also like to say, a former ABA champion, everyone knows the capacity as a boxer, was obviously a massive star within the UFC and also built his profile worldwide.
“We are delighted to start the trip, delighted that she chose Matchroom, was going to fight all over the world and there will be massive nights. We want to keep it nice and active.”
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