Molly McCann put on her best display yet in a boxing ring, securing a thrilling win in her Liverpool return.McCann was welcomed into the ring for her first fight in her home city since 2018.McCann scored an impressive victory in a slug-fest on her Liverpool homecomingGettyShe would take on Ashleigh Johnson, in McCann’s fourth professional boxing fight after retiring from the UFC.The huge show headlined by Ben Whittaker promised to be a big platform for the Evertonian to make a big statement with Paddy Pimblett sat ringside.McCann put on a real show against a game and rugged Johnson who came out swinging and was by no means rolled over.It was a real slug fest as always with ‘Meatball’ all-action and dominating with a physical and come-forward style.Ultimately her enthralling approach paid off, as she got the job done unanimously on the judges’ scorecards.Teammate Pimblett beamed in delight ringside as his close friend got the nod.He clambered into the ring and embraced McCann after she got the glory she deserved.McCann vs Johnson – how it happenedHer nine-year absence generated a rip-roaring atmosphere in Liverpool as she walked to the squared circle.Local hero and musician Jamie Webster gave her a ring to the walk with a rendition of some of his classics.McCann would take on Johnson, who was left standing in the ring while the spectacle unfolded.View Tweet: https://twitter.com/DAZNBoxing?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwIt was a fast start from ‘Meatball’ who notoriously loves a slug-fest and met her match in a game Johnson who let her own shots go early.Johnson was marching forward with intent in the opening three rounds, with her wild swinging blows yet to make a significant mark.The fourth round sprung into life as McCann let her hands go with the pair slugging it out in an all-action fight as the halfway point ticked past.McCann looked imperious in the fifth and sixth, drawing a huge roar from the crowd as it was her who was landing the scoring punches.In the final stanza, the pair left it all in the ring with Johnson brave in the pending defeat.But it was McCann who got the glory and vowed to move on to bigger and better things.Boxing scheduleFor all the upcoming fights and results this year, check out talkSPORT.com’s boxing schedule.She instantly called for a spot on the potential bill involving Katie Taylor’s retirement fight at Croke Park, which is in negotiations.