CARL Frampton says he is ready to draw a line in the sand after what has been a frustrating 2019 when he travels out to Las Vegas to face unheralded American Tyler McCreary at The Cosmopolitan on November 30. ‘The Jackal’ hasn’t boxed since his defeat to Josh Warrington in an IBF featherweight title classic […]
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Frampton looking forward to Vegas return
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Burnett calls time on his career
FORMER unified bantamweight champion Ryan Burnett has confirmed his retirement from boxing. The 27 year-old Newington man enjoyed a remarkable career as an amateur and pro, but the accumulation of injuries forced his hand has prompted him to call it a day. “Although my retirement is forced through injuries, I carry a heart full of […]
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Cacace has rescheduled title challenge confirmed
ANTHONY Cacace will finally get the chance to challenge Sam Bowen for the British super-featherweight title when they lock horns at the Birmingham Arena on November 30. ‘The Apache’ had been due to take on the Englishman at the Falls Park on August 3, but an injury to the champion forced a postponement and rescheduling […]
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Frampton and Conlan set for American adventure
THE United States beckons for Carl Frampton and Michael Conlan as both are in action across the pond in the space of two weeks before Christmas. First up, Frampton will hope to close out what has been a frustrating 2019 when he returns to action against the undefeated Tyler McCreary at The Cosmopolitan in Las […]
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Take two for McCarthy’s Italian job
IT’S a return to Italy for Tommy McCarthy as the Lenadoon cruiserweight gets set once again to take on Fabio Turchi for the WBC International title on Friday (live on Sky Sports). McCarthy was due to take on the Italian in Rome back on July 11, but the undefeated champion pulled out just days before […]
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Fitzpatrick determined to land first professional title
A FIRST title as a professional is the prize on offer for Joe Fitzpatrick on Saturday night at The Devenish when the Divis man looks to claim the BUI Celtic Nations lightweight strap at the expense of Iago Barros. The 24 year-old returned to the ring after an 18-month layoff back in May when he […]
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