Boxing Match Preview: Molly McCann (1-0-0, 1 KO) vs. Ebonie Cotton (1-0-0, 0 KOs)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Time: Approx. 5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

Rounds: 6-round super-bantamweight contest (122 lbs / 55.3 kg)

Promotion: Matchroom Boxing (Eddie Hearn)

Broadcast: DAZN (global)

Undercard Highlights: Ben Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi (WBC Silver light-heavyweight title), Cameron Vuong vs. Gavin Gwynne

Injury Report

Molly McCann: No reported injuries; last fought September 2025, winning by TKO vs Kate Radomska.

Ebonie Cotton: Healthy; last fought June 2025, winning on points vs Kira Carter.

Fighter Matchups

Molly McCann (Liverpool, England, 35 years old)

Record: 1-0 (1 KO)

Style: Orthodox, aggressive pressure fighter, high volume punching

Strengths: MMA background, physicality, proven finishing instinct in debut

Last Fight: TKO win vs Kate Radomska (Sept 2025)

Ebonie Cotton (Rowley Regis, England, 31 years old)

Record: 1-0 (0 KOs)

Style: Orthodox, measured, technical fundamentals, defensive discipline

Strengths: Composure, ring control, natural featherweight size advantage

Last Fight: Points win vs Kira Carter (June 2025)

Recent Form

McCann: 1 fight, 100% KO rate, transitioned from MMA to boxing with immediate impact.

Cotton: 1 fight, 100% win rate, but no KO power shown; relies on technical boxing.

Fight History & Stakes

McCann: Former UFC fighter, now building a boxing career; this is her second pro bout.

Cotton: Local fighter, looking to establish herself in the UK scene.

Stakes: Non-title fight, but a crucial test of styles—McCann’s aggression vs Cotton’s composure.

Betting Trends

McCann fights likely to end inside the distance due to pressure style.

Cotton fights trend to decisions, with low KO output.

McCann’s MMA fanbase and debut KO make her a betting favorite.

Reasoning: McCann’s pressure and power should break down Cotton’s defensive style. Cotton’s composure may keep her competitive early, but McCann’s relentless pace favors a mid-round stoppage.

Final Take: This is a prospect vs prospect clash with contrasting styles. McCann’s aggressive, crowd-pleasing approach makes her the betting favorite, while Cotton’s technical discipline offers a test of durability. Expect fireworks in Birmingham, with McCann favored to secure her second straight KO win.

FIGHT ODDS

Molly McCann                   – 200

Ebonie Cotton                   + 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025

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