McCann Added Eight Rounds and Another Win in Liverpool
Molly McCann defeated Ashleigh Johnson on points over eight rounds on April 18, 2026, at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. The reported 78–74 verdict continued the former UFC fighter’s unbeaten start in professional boxing.
The matchup and early action
The super bantamweight contest formed part of Matchroom’s Ben Whittaker–Braian Suarez card. McCann represented Liverpool against Swansea’s Johnson, giving the home boxer another assignment before a supportive local audience.
The official weigh-in listed McCann at 121.7 pounds and Johnson at 121. Both were within the 122-pound division’s limit, keeping the matchup at its scheduled weight.
The decisive developments
The fight reached all eight scheduled rounds, producing sixteen minutes of boxing under the women’s two-minute-round format. Neither competitor secured a stoppage, leaving the outcome to the official scoring.
McCann received the points verdict and improved to 4–0, while Johnson’s record became 3–4. The result added useful competitive rounds as McCann continued building a boxing résumé after her MMA career.
What the result meant
Whittaker supplied a much quicker finish in the main event by knocking out Suarez in the first round. Joe McGrail also stopped Aaron Hayden, while Leo Atang defeated Viktar Chvarkou on points.
McCann’s contribution differed from those rapid finishes: she completed a longer assignment and earned the verdict over an opponent who stayed with her throughout. The victory therefore marked another stage of her transition to professional boxing through sustained competition rather than a short appearance settled by one decisive exchange.
Sources
- Matchroom: official card, date and venue
- Tapology: weights, duration and result
- PhilBoxing: post-fight records and results
- Fight Sports: 78–74 verdict
