Summary
Molly 'Meatball' McCann, a well-known former UFC fighter from the UK, is transitioning to professional boxing at the age of 35. Despite retiring from MMA, McCann has signed a 10-fight deal with Matchroom to pursue her dream of becoming a boxing world champion. She starts her boxing career with a fight on Saturday, six months after leaving MMA.
Key Facts
- Molly McCann is beginning a professional boxing career at age 35.
- She retired from MMA, where she was a prominent UK female fighter.
- McCann has signed a 10-fight contract with Matchroom Boxing.
- She aims to be the first UFC fighter to win a boxing world title.
- McCann had a background in amateur boxing before her MMA career.
- Her move to boxing involves a pay cut compared to her UFC earnings.
- McCann states her motivation is passion for the sport, not money.
- She faces challenges adapting from mixed martial arts to boxing.
