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Carl Frampton(18(13 K.O.'s) is one of two great young, undefeated boxers that are raising the United Kingdom's banner in boxing high and proud. Possessing power in both hands, the ability to fight moving forward or return heavy fire while back peddling, Carl "The Jackal" Frampton is a promising contender with his golden opportunity within hands reach come September 6th, in the slobber-fest loving Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
After stringing together a nice compilation of victories, Frampton stepped up for the first time against former x2 world champion, Steve Molitor. Frampton passed with flying colours while displaying his ability to box and be aggressive as he broke the former champion down and achieved a 6th round KO.
Following his first test Carl would move on to what i believe has been his most difficult encounter yet, Kiko Martinez. Carl lead the first round with great poise, nice boxing on the outside and showed good movement by evading Kiko and his relentless pressure. However, matters would change and shift come the 2nd round. Kiko was able to cut the distance and get to what he does best, combine his drilling power shots to the body and head. At times Frampton would be stunned, getting caught with what he tends to do quite often, hands down. However, he regained composure and would return to shooting off straight rights that would hinder Kiko's pressure. The grinding between both fighters continued until the 9th round, where Kiko lunged in with a clobbering right hand only to be countered with a quick left followed by a blazing right that would lead to his demise.
Carl Frampton would move forward to defeat Parodi via 6th rd KO, as expected and display his left hand's brutal strength by stopping Hugo Cazares with a beautiful left hook that would send the Mexican fighter down. While Frampton was busy gaining experience and displaying his dominance in Belfast, Kiko would be orchestrating his greatest achievement yet, becoming the IBF champion.
From the get go Kiko established his pace on the 1st round vs the former IBF champion Jhonatan Romero, digging to the body and drumming his head in a beautifully displayed combination while he trapped the champion against the ropes. He stalked and walked Romero down although Romero showed life during the first 4 rounds by letting his hands go at times, Kiko would walk through them unfazed only to unleash his heavier artillery, leading to a proper stoppage in the 6th round as the defenceless Romero was saved by the 3rd man in the ring.
Finally achieving his dream, Kiko would make his first defence in his motherland of Spain. Fighting tall and lanky, stylistically awkward Jeffery Mathebula, Kiko fed his home crowd a fresh new body with his 9th round stoppage of the former champion. This victory would lead Kiko to Japan, to defend his crown with one of Japan's most recognised names, Hozumi Hasegawa.
The fight began with Kiko once again, stalking his man as Hasegawa did his best to keep him at his punches end. However, Kiko would duck under Hasegawa's firepower to gain ground and load up on his shots that would rock the Japanese contender side to side when they detonated. Hasegawa attempted to make the fight competitive by surprising Kiko with his rapid fire combinations, however he had taken too much damage and his face displayed the power of Kiko, the fight would end on the 7th by stoppage, once again showering Martinez with glory.
Now that the rematch is set for September 6th in Frampton's backyard, the stakes are higher than ever. A rematch from a heated first battle that was lead by tough talk in the media and to gritty warriors blazing their guns in the ring. The first fight was leaning towards Kiko until Frampton capitalised on a wild right hand. However, now that Kiko has his hands on the IBF crown and having tasted the sweetness of defending his domain, i doubt Kiko is going to hand it over easily. He will fight with a fire in his belly not only to retain his championship, but to snatch back the victory he had merely brushed against in the first fight. Frampton's flaw of keeping his hands down when pacing back can be the key to Martinez's victory.
Carl Frampton has more to gain now than ever. A stain on his boastful young record can tarnish a potential powerhouse showdown against fellow countryman Scott Quigg, or even dissipate Frampton's opportunity to gain a crown and unify with the man everyone is hunting for at 122(since no one seems to call out Rigo), Leo Santa Cruz. If Frampton can use his legs and keep his hands up throughout the fight while remaining composed, he can possibly stop Kiko again. Even though Kiko keeps his head low and hands up when cutting the distance, he tends to throw wild hooks that can lead him to becoming target practice for Frampton's vicious hooks. It's an exciting fight where both men truly have a 50-50 chance to gain it all or lose it all in a split second.
After stringing together a nice compilation of victories, Frampton stepped up for the first time against former x2 world champion, Steve Molitor. Frampton passed with flying colours while displaying his ability to box and be aggressive as he broke the former champion down and achieved a 6th round KO.
Following his first test Carl would move on to what i believe has been his most difficult encounter yet, Kiko Martinez. Carl lead the first round with great poise, nice boxing on the outside and showed good movement by evading Kiko and his relentless pressure. However, matters would change and shift come the 2nd round. Kiko was able to cut the distance and get to what he does best, combine his drilling power shots to the body and head. At times Frampton would be stunned, getting caught with what he tends to do quite often, hands down. However, he regained composure and would return to shooting off straight rights that would hinder Kiko's pressure. The grinding between both fighters continued until the 9th round, where Kiko lunged in with a clobbering right hand only to be countered with a quick left followed by a blazing right that would lead to his demise.
Carl Frampton would move forward to defeat Parodi via 6th rd KO, as expected and display his left hand's brutal strength by stopping Hugo Cazares with a beautiful left hook that would send the Mexican fighter down. While Frampton was busy gaining experience and displaying his dominance in Belfast, Kiko would be orchestrating his greatest achievement yet, becoming the IBF champion.
From the get go Kiko established his pace on the 1st round vs the former IBF champion Jhonatan Romero, digging to the body and drumming his head in a beautifully displayed combination while he trapped the champion against the ropes. He stalked and walked Romero down although Romero showed life during the first 4 rounds by letting his hands go at times, Kiko would walk through them unfazed only to unleash his heavier artillery, leading to a proper stoppage in the 6th round as the defenceless Romero was saved by the 3rd man in the ring.
Finally achieving his dream, Kiko would make his first defence in his motherland of Spain. Fighting tall and lanky, stylistically awkward Jeffery Mathebula, Kiko fed his home crowd a fresh new body with his 9th round stoppage of the former champion. This victory would lead Kiko to Japan, to defend his crown with one of Japan's most recognised names, Hozumi Hasegawa.
The fight began with Kiko once again, stalking his man as Hasegawa did his best to keep him at his punches end. However, Kiko would duck under Hasegawa's firepower to gain ground and load up on his shots that would rock the Japanese contender side to side when they detonated. Hasegawa attempted to make the fight competitive by surprising Kiko with his rapid fire combinations, however he had taken too much damage and his face displayed the power of Kiko, the fight would end on the 7th by stoppage, once again showering Martinez with glory.
Now that the rematch is set for September 6th in Frampton's backyard, the stakes are higher than ever. A rematch from a heated first battle that was lead by tough talk in the media and to gritty warriors blazing their guns in the ring. The first fight was leaning towards Kiko until Frampton capitalised on a wild right hand. However, now that Kiko has his hands on the IBF crown and having tasted the sweetness of defending his domain, i doubt Kiko is going to hand it over easily. He will fight with a fire in his belly not only to retain his championship, but to snatch back the victory he had merely brushed against in the first fight. Frampton's flaw of keeping his hands down when pacing back can be the key to Martinez's victory.
Carl Frampton has more to gain now than ever. A stain on his boastful young record can tarnish a potential powerhouse showdown against fellow countryman Scott Quigg, or even dissipate Frampton's opportunity to gain a crown and unify with the man everyone is hunting for at 122(since no one seems to call out Rigo), Leo Santa Cruz. If Frampton can use his legs and keep his hands up throughout the fight while remaining composed, he can possibly stop Kiko again. Even though Kiko keeps his head low and hands up when cutting the distance, he tends to throw wild hooks that can lead him to becoming target practice for Frampton's vicious hooks. It's an exciting fight where both men truly have a 50-50 chance to gain it all or lose it all in a split second.
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