Molly McCann reveals family tie to Katie Taylor

Molly McCann has disclosed her family connection to Katie Taylor, saying the relationship was kept quiet for years. The UFC flyweight explained that neither fighter wanted the link widely known.

“It was the best kept secret in combat sport because Katie doesn't speak much and I didn't want to look as if I was riding off her coat-tails”

— Molly McCann, via BBC Sport

What Molly McCann said

McCann, a Liverpool-based UFC veteran, told BBC Sport the pair share a family bond that has remained largely out of the public eye. Taylor, a two-weight world champion in boxing, rarely discusses personal matters in interviews. McCann said the silence was deliberate on both sides.

What it moves

The revelation adds context to McCann's career in MMA, though she stressed she did not want to be seen as leveraging Taylor's name. Neither fighter has detailed the exact nature of the family relationship. McCann's disclosure marks a rare acknowledgment of their connection.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Molly McCann fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.