Molly McCann said she “didn’t even get out of second gear” as the former UFC star launched her professional boxing career with an impressive technical knockout victory.
The 35-year-old Liverpool native stopped Ireland’s Kate Radomska in the final round of their six-round super bantamweight contest on the undercard of Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan’s world title fight at Belfast’s Windsor Park.
McCann landed several heavy shots during an impressive debut and dropped Radomska in the fifth round with a hard right hand.
However, she was also forced to compose herself after Radomska appeared to kick out at her in the second round while defending an attack from McCann in the corner.
“It was very different so I was happy with it,” McCann told BBC Radio 5 Live.
McCann, who added Radomska should have been deducted a point for the kick, said she felt as though she was learning on the job after a long career in a different fighting discipline.
“It didn’t hurt as much as sparring!
“The girls punched my head in more than that. It was really learning on the job.
“You know when you have your driving test and you’re a bit like “ahhh”, but you know how to drive, it was one of them. I’m happy.”
Analysing her fight on 5 Live, former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor predicted a title fight for McCann before too long.
“I’ve known her for a couple of years now, we’re training in Liverpool,” said the Scot.
“She’s improved a hell of a lot even from the last time I saw her.
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Source: BBC
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