On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, former UFC strawweight contender Molly McCann reportedly signed a “long-term promotional deal” with Matchroom Boxing. The Liverpool native is expected to make her professional boxing debut “later this year.”
“I’m incredibly excited to announce Molly McCann as Matchroom Boxing’s latest signing,” Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn said. “Molly will compete now as a professional boxer – about time! Former ABA champion. Everyone knows the ability as a boxer. She has been a massive star within the UFC and built her profile globally. We’re delighted to start the journey with her, and we’re delighted she’s chosen to sign with Matchroom.”
McCann is a combat sports veteran with over a decade of experience across multiple mixed martial arts promotions, including XFC International, Shock N’ Awe, Cage Warriors, and the UFC. Along the way, she’s won the inaugural Cage Warriors Women’s Flyweight Championship and finished at .500 in the UFC. Now, she’ll transition from the octagon to the ring.
“This was always the dream,” Molly McCann said. “As everyone knows, I’ve boxed before. My weight didn’t get added to the Olympic Games, so the only other option was MMA. MMA has given me a phenomenal life – one that boxing could never give me, but my love was always in the squared circle.”
