Molly McCann: Former UFC star to launch boxing profession later in 2025 after retiring from MMA | Boxing Information
Former UFC star Molly McCann will launch her boxing profession later this yr after retiring from MMA.
McCann introduced her retirement from UFC after tapping out to Alexia Thainara in March following a decade within the sport.
The 35-year-old, whose nickname is ‘Meatball’ after working in a sandwich store, is but to announce a primary opponent.
“It was simply the best time to go away the game of MMA so I selected to go away the game figuring out I had a profession ready for me in boxing,” stated McCann.
“The boxing pedigree is there. I used to be out and in of the boxing fitness center rising up as a result of I wish to struggle and wish to punch. I can simply go. I’ll struggle anybody, wherever, each time.”
McCann completed her MMA profession with 14 wins and eight defeats
McCann ended her MMA profession with 14 wins and eight defeats however has now signed with Matchroom to take up boxing.
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated: “She’ll compete now as a boxer and about time, I might wish to say as properly, a former ABA champion, everybody is aware of the flexibility as a boxer, clearly been an enormous star inside the UFC and constructed her profile globally as properly.
“We’re delighted to start out the journey, delighted she selected Matchroom, going to be combating all all over the world and there are going to be some huge nights. We wish to preserve her good and energetic.”
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