A popular female boxer is going to be doing double duty in combat sports.
Undefeated boxing champion Heather Hardy announced Wednesday at a Showtime press conference that she will be crossing over into MMA and has signed a deal with Invicta FC, the all-women's promotion. Invicta officials confirmed the news with MMA Fighting on Thursday.
Hardy told Ring's Mitch Abramson on Tuesday that she will be fighting for Invicta on its next card Jan. 14. No opponent has been named yet and Invicta has yet to make an official announcement.
The Brooklyn native will still compete in boxing, including a date already set for March at Barclays Center in her hometown.