Molly McCann Wins Boxing Debut, Takes Kick
- Molly McCann secured a dominant victory over Julija Radomska at a fight night held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on September 13, 2024.
- McCann consistently landed powerful punches throughout the bout, increasing her pressure in the final round, ultimately leading too the stoppage.
- In the main event, Lewis Crocker defeated Paddy Donovan by split decision to win the vacant IBF welterweight world championship.
Molly McCann and Lewis Crocker Secure Victories at Belfast Fight Night
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McCann Triumphs Over Radomska in Belfast
Molly McCann secured a dominant victory over Julija Radomska at a fight night held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on September 13, 2024. The fight concluded in the third round when Radomska’s corner threw in the towel with just over thirty seconds remaining, signaling their fighter could no longer continue safely.
Molly McCann celebrates her win at Windsor Park. (Photos: Mark Robinson/Matchroom)
McCann consistently landed powerful punches throughout the bout, increasing her pressure in the final round, ultimately leading too the stoppage. This victory adds to McCann’s growing reputation as a formidable force in the women’s flyweight division.
Crocker Claims IBF Welterweight world Championship
In the main event, Lewis Crocker defeated Paddy Donovan by split decision to win the vacant IBF welterweight world championship. The bout took place in Belfast, marking a important milestone in Crocker’s career.
This fight was a rematch of a previous encounter in March, which Crocker had won via a controversial disqualification. In this latest clash, Crocker knocked donovan down twice, demonstrating his power and skill.
Despite the knockdowns, the fight remained closely contested, with Donovan proving a resilient opponent. Ultimately, the judges awarded the victory to Crocker, crowning him the new IBF welterweight world champion.
“I thought I picked my shots well, I was landing the more powerful shots. I had the knockdowns and I was catching him when I wanted to. I think I boxed a great fight,” crocker told DAZN after the fight.[[[[DAZN source]
“Everyone thought I was going to get stopped, but I wasn’t the one in trouble tonight.”