The WBO interim world featherweight title is on the line when Carl Frampton takes on Nonito Donaire at the SSE Arena in Belfast on April 21. Two-weight world champion Frampton (24-1-KO14) will enjoy home support when he clashes with four-weight world champion Donaire (38-4-KO24) – and the pair have been handed an extra incentive. The…
Undefeated Prospects Crocker, Joyce, Ward, McCullagh, Maxwell, Williamson And Dickinson Will Feature On Action-Packed April 21 Bill Seven undefeated MTK Global-managed prospects have been added to an already-stacked undercard for Carl Frampton’s April 21 headline bout against Nonito Donaire in Belfast. Frampton and Donaire will clash in a much-anticipated featherweight battle on a Frank Warren-promoted…
Carl Frampton And Nonito Donaire Came Face To Face In Belfast Ahead Of Their April 21 Blockbuster Bout At The SSE Odyssey Arena Carl Frampton believes he may have to produce a career-best performance to overcome Nonito Donaire in their April 21 blockbuster bout in Belfast. Two-weight world champion Frampton (24-1, 14KOs) came face to…
The ‘Three Amigos’ may have been the centre of attention ahead of last weekend’s big fight bill at the SSE Odyssey Arena, but there was plenty of hometown talent on display as seven of MTK Global’s ‘Belfast Boys’ were in action in total. Victories for Carl Frampton and Paddy Barnes made headlines – as did…
Jamie Conlan suffered a heartbreaking defeat despite a gutsy effort in his IBF world super-flyweight title challenge against Filipino Jerwin Ancajas at the SSE Odyssey Arena. Belfast native Conlan came into the bout hoping to upset the odds, having been priced as a big underdog by the bookmakers in advance of the bout. The 31-year-old…
Carl Frampton made a successful ring return at Belfast’s SSE Odyssey Arena on Saturday night, defeating Mexico’s Horacio Garcia on a unanimous points decision. Fighting in his hometown for the first time in two-and-a-half years, ‘The Jackal’ was headlining a massive ‘Frampton Reborn’ fight card live on BT Sport and BoxNation. Prior to the two-weight…
Jamie Conlan has insisted that he will produce a disciplined performance on Saturday night to claim his first world title at the SSE Odyssey Arena. Super-flyweight Conlan challenges Filipino IBF world champion Jerwin Ancajas on a massive Belfast bill, which will be topped by Carl Frampton’s ring return against Mexican Horacio Garcia, live on BT…
Tommy McCarthy is delighted to be back in regular action, but the Belfast cruiserweight is aiming for another early night on Saturday at the SSE Odyssey Arena. Former Irish Elite amateur champion McCarthy (10-1 as a pro) takes on Manchester-based Cameroonian Blaise Mendouo (4-7) over six rounds on the undercard of the ‘Frampton Reborn’ fight…
Jono Carroll will be out to boost his world ranking when he fights for the vacant IBF intercontinental super-featherweight title on Saturday’s big ‘Frampton Reborn’ fight card at Belfast’s SSE Odyssey Arena. The undefeated Meath-based Dubliner (14-0) was set to clash with his old rival Declan Geraghty this weekend in a rematch of their dramatic…
Six-time Irish Elite amateur champion Joyce (4-0) has his fifth pro fight this weekend – competing in a six-round lightweight bout against Barcelona-based Nicaraguan journeyman Reynaldo Cajina – in support of former amateur rival Carl Frampton, who headlines against Mexican Horacio Garcia at the SSE Odyssey Arena. Decorated Irish Amateur Delighted To Be On His…