Molly McCann Signs with Matchroom Boxing After UFC

Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing after retiring from MMA in early 2025. McCann, age 35, returns to her boxing roots, having originally started as an amateur boxer before transitioning to MMA due to limited opportunities for women. She compiled a 14-8 MMA record with highlight-reel knockouts and now aims to win a world boxing title within her first eight fights. McCann is expected to compete in the bantamweight division, though her professional boxing debut date and opponent have not yet been announced. Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing chairman, praised McCann’s global profile and boxing pedigree. Her move follows a trend of MMA fighters such as Holly Holm and Cris Cyborg entering professional boxing.