Frampton-Avalos is Likely To Happen Next, Says Hearn

By Edward Chaykovsky

Matchroom Sports promoter Eddie Hearn believes Carl Frampton will next defend his IBF super bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Chris Avalos. Hearn is helping Top Rank with the campaign of Avalos' world title shot.

Hean's goal is to make a unification between Frampton and WBA 'regular' champion Scott Quigg. The fight between Frampton and Avalos is likely for February, says Hearn. He hopes to reach a deal with Frampton's handlers, but he's also ready to money up and a purse bid.

Frampton (19-0, 13KOs) captured the title last month with a dominating twelve round unanimous decision over Kiko Martinez.

“I spoke to Jake and Blaine McGuigan last week and I think they will fight Avalos next. I am pretty sure on that. They want to get that fight out of the way,” said Hearn to Newsletter. “Avalos wants that fight and he has waited and with the Frampton hand injury it will most likely be February.

“Obviously I am involved with Avalos and those negotiations. I am trying to get the best deal for him. He would be best served to look at the offer and if he doesn’t like it let it go to purse bids. I am sure we (Matchroom) would bid. I would like to have Carl on Sky Sports. I don’t know his TV situation with BoxNation, but maybe that happens by me winning purse bids or purchasing the rights."