Former UFC star Molly McCann is hoping to win a world title within eight fights after signing a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 35-year-old, from Liverpool, England, will make her professional debut later this year.
McCann, a former ABA Champion who enjoyed 10 years in MMA, will campaign at bantamweight under the guidance of Danny Whithington at No Limits ABC in her home city.
“This was always the dream,” said McCann. “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.
“I cannot wait to fight. I can’t wait to show everyone the pedigree of boxing that I’ve got. People will probably think that I’m just going to run in and just try and take chins off, which is correct, that is what I’m going to do! But I’ll do it in an educated manner.
“There was only one place I was coming. There was offers from everywhere, but I did send Eddie a little message. I said it’s better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know. There’s no other place I’d rather be. This is the premier show for me. I’ve known everyone at Matchroom for quite a long time, and I’ve got a good relationship with Eddie.
“I’ve always been at the shows for the past few years causing trouble and now I get to bring all the scousers with me and have a go. The ultimate goal is to be a world champion. I’ve got to earn my stripes like everyone else. I want a world title within eight fights.”
