It is time for Molly McCann to enter the boxing ring. The former UFC flyweight contender has joined Matchroom Boxing, the promotion announced Thursday. The opponent and debut date have not yet been decided. View the announcement and Eddie Hearn's remarks as chairman of Matchroom Boxing below. Hearn declared, "She has an official contract with Matchroom Boxing." It's about time, I'd like to add, that Molly McCann will now participate as a boxer. former champion of the [Amateur Boxing Association]. Everyone is aware of his boxing prowess, and he is undoubtedly a huge UFC star. built a reputation throughout the world as well, and we are excited to go on this trip alongside her. This past March, McCann, 35, declared her retirement from mixed martial arts competition after losing to Alexia Thainara by first-round submission. "Meatball," who competed at flyweight and then strawweight, had a remarkable MMA career. Before joining the UFC, he won the first-ever Cage Warriors 125-pound belt in 2018. With a 6-2 run from 2019–2022, McCann positioned herself on the verge of title contention, established herself as a star in her home country of England, and recorded a number of highlight-reel knockouts. Her UFC career came to an end after a 1-4 record, three of which were first-round submissions.