Comments Thread For: Frampton/McGuigan Discuss Warren Deal, Quigg, More

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Belfast’s Carl Frampton, 16-0 (11), made plenty of headlines last week when the 26-year-old Super bantamweight contender crossed the promotional divide, leaving Matchroom Sports and Sky TV to hook up with Frank Warren and BoxNation. Frampton will appear on Warren’s July 20th bill at London’s Wembley Arena, but will head over to Ireland for his following few fights, which will take place under the Cyclone Promotions banner.

Barry McGuigan manages Frampton; the “Clones Cyclone” will promote the Irish shows alongside his fighter, this was the main bone of contention that led to the split with Matchroom. The former world featherweight champion told me that Warren’s greater financial offer coupled with promotional autonomy over in Ireland were key factors in their decision to defect. [Click Here To Read More]

[toshmurph]

They wanted him to fight on Luke Campbell's undercard in Hull?? That's absolutely ridiculous!

[Box Up!]

Finally a topical and informative piece of journalism on BS ! Some of it lately has been dour to say the least.

Keep it up please chaps