Carl Frampton (IBF) vs. Scott Quigg (WBA) - February 27th 2016

[Boxerbeetle]

It was on the intro on box office, Quigg has got the dressing room he had for Monroe 2, Frampton doesn't have it either. They showed the empty dressing room,Quiggs room and Frampton has 3 white settees in his and 2 white tables with flowers. Not kidding.

Frampton's dressing room looked like an Ikea showroom.

[palooka]

Burton stops Shinkwin, think in the 6th.

[Tarkus]

I waited till the last moment to post a prediction, but not because it was difficult. I find it fairly easy to make a prediction for this fight. I believe that in close fights it is technique that makes difference nine time out of ten. And Frampton is far superior technician of the two. He will pull the lead from the early on and leave Quigg in dust. The best chance Quigg has is to take it to late rounds and use his superior fitness to grind a win. Essentially he needs to do Froch and stop Frampton late. However, I don't think he is aggressive enough or that he has an ability to take punishment needed to make Froch work. I dont rule out Frampton knock out at any stage of the fight, especially late but my prediction is Frampton by clear points victory.

[SNG]

It was on the intro on box office, Quigg has got the dressing room he had for Monroe 2, Frampton doesn't have it either. They showed the empty dressing room,Quiggs room and Frampton has 3 white settees in his and 2 white tables with flowers. Not kidding.

Fair enough.

It was reported yesterday that Frampton's tea, didn't really care and they let Quigg have it, you can watch the interview with Mcguigan who says it.

[mickey1975]

The Irish have hit the roof every time Camp Eddie has popped up. Believe me, it's a massively pro Frampton crowd.

[SNG]

The Irish have hit the roof every time Camp Eddie has popped up. Believe me, it's a massively pro Frampton crowd.

Maybe right, but I'm not sure how popular Eddie is with boxing fans in general.

[SNG]

Terry Dooley the camera whore.

[wesshaw1985]

The Irish have hit the roof every time Camp Eddie has popped up. Believe me, it's a massively pro Frampton crowd.

you'll know it come ring walk time.
Hearn has tried to build up the 10,000 Irish vs. 10,000 Mancs but we all know that isn't the case...

[SNG]

The Irish have hit the roof every time Camp Eddie has popped up. Believe me, it's a massively pro Frampton crowd.

you'll know it come ring walk time.
Hearn has tried to build up the 10,000 Irish vs. 10,000 Mancs but we all know that isn't the case...

How do we know? Frampton is well supported in Manchester too.

[wesshaw1985]

The Irish have hit the roof every time Camp Eddie has popped up. Believe me, it's a massively pro Frampton crowd.

you'll know it come ring walk time.
Hearn has tried to build up the 10,000 Irish vs. 10,000 Mancs but we all know that isn't the case...

How do we know? Frampton is well supported in Manchester too.

how do you mean? I'm well aware that Frampton is well supported all across the UK.
Hearn said in his interview with IFL yesterday it will be 10,000 Irish (Frampton) and 10,000 Mancs (Quigg) but it wont be anywhere near a 50/50 in support terms...

[SNG]

I meant in terms of demographics, Frampton will have the crowd obviously. He has a good fan base here.

[wesshaw1985]

what next for both fighters?

Frampton vs. Quigg 2? in Belfast.

Frampton vs. Rigo?
Frampton vs. Donaire? for WBO Title.
Frampton vs. Ceja? for the WBC Title.

Quigg vs. Avalos?

[SNG]

what next for both fighters?

Frampton vs. Quigg 2? in Belfast.

Frampton vs. Rigo?
Frampton vs. Donaire? for WBO Title.
Frampton vs. Ceja? for the WBC Title.

Quigg vs. Avalos?

I'd prefer the rematch now, but couldn't argue wth any of those fights.

[Counter-puncher]

Framptons team talking up Santa Cruz in the future? Hmmm.


Also, fucken mcguigan saying maybe Eddie would chip in with the telly for it?

Cringeworthy

[tigermoth87]

what next for both fighters?

Frampton vs. Quigg 2? in Belfast.

Frampton vs. Rigo?
Frampton vs. Donaire? for WBO Title.
Frampton vs. Ceja? for the WBC Title.

Quigg vs. Avalos?

I'd quite like a rematch. Can't see Frampton fighting Rigo. I think he'll end up moving up a division tbh, perhaps fight Selby.

[SNG]

what next for both fighters?

Frampton vs. Quigg 2? in Belfast.

Frampton vs. Rigo?
Frampton vs. Donaire? for WBO Title.
Frampton vs. Ceja? for the WBC Title.

Quigg vs. Avalos?

I'd quite like a rematch. Can't see Frampton fighting Rigo. I think he'll end up moving up a division tbh, perhaps fight Selby.

Not sure what a great decision that would be, Quigg looked significantly stronger In there.

[wesshaw1985]

what next for both fighters?

Frampton vs. Quigg 2? in Belfast.

Frampton vs. Rigo?
Frampton vs. Donaire? for WBO Title.
Frampton vs. Ceja? for the WBC Title.

Quigg vs. Avalos?

I'd quite like a rematch. Can't see Frampton fighting Rigo. I think he'll end up moving up a division tbh, perhaps fight Selby.

Not sure what a great decision that would be, Quigg looked significantly stronger In there.

Warrington up a weight division aswell...

[johnty1888]

I waited till the last moment to post a prediction, but not because it was difficult. I find it fairly easy to make a prediction for this fight. I believe that in close fights it is technique that makes difference nine time out of ten. And Frampton is far superior technician of the two. He will pull the lead from the early on and leave Quigg in dust. The best chance Quigg has is to take it to late rounds and use his superior fitness to grind a win. Essentially he needs to do Froch and stop Frampton late. However, I don't think he is aggressive enough or that he has an ability to take punishment needed to make Froch work. I dont rule out Frampton knock out at any stage of the fight, especially late but my prediction is Frampton by clear points victory.

bang on the money

[Horse]

I think Gallagher got the gameplan completely wrong that night and Quigg was too willing to stick to it, more or less gave the first 6 rounds away because he decided they needed to keep it tight early and come on strong late, in the end Quigg had to fight his way back into it and nick a draw when he was more than capable of beating Salinas.

Quigg clearly showed that he was better than Salinas every time he let his hands go.

It is a very bad sign for Quigg's chances against Frampton that Gallagher couldn't see the obvious.

Gallagher being capable of coming up with one of the dumbest game plans in boxing history is also a worry.

I think I was right to worry.

[Tarkus]

I waited till the last moment to post a prediction, but not because it was difficult. I find it fairly easy to make a prediction for this fight. I believe that in close fights it is technique that makes difference nine time out of ten. And Frampton is far superior technician of the two. He will pull the lead from the early on and leave Quigg in dust. The best chance Quigg has is to take it to late rounds and use his superior fitness to grind a win. Essentially he needs to do Froch and stop Frampton late. However, I don't think he is aggressive enough or that he has an ability to take punishment needed to make Froch work. I dont rule out Frampton knock out at any stage of the fight, especially late but my prediction is Frampton by clear points victory.

bang on the money

Well Frampton never came close of hurting Quigg an he was a bit too flatfooted in the late rounds for my liking. But he won clearly.

Quigg and Joe were out of their element. What was they saying, 2-2 after 4 rounds? Barely throwing punches for 6 rounds. I said he was not aggressive enough but even I did not expect such a lethargic performance.

[manchester-mexican]

Split decision my arse, not a classic but a clear winner, crowd bout 70/30 for Frampton imo, first time in MEN n really enjoyed it

[wesshaw1985]

ahh well, now that's over its onto Eggington vs. Skeete, Chagaev vs. Browne and Ortiz vs. Thompson next week...

[wesshaw1985]

Quigg Post Fight Presser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8diQ_xelxQ

apparently Eddie is going to force a fight with whichever mandatory fighter Frampton doesn't meet either Wake or Rigo for either title.

separate question, does Frampton get to keep both titles if he goes for a unification with either Ceja or Donaire?

[Crease]

separate question, does Frampton get to keep both titles if he goes for a unification with either Ceja or Donaire?

Nope. The IBF have already given Frampton the leeway by sanctioning this fight with Quigg for their title. They will be insisting that Carl defend it against Wake next or face being stripped of it.

Personally I can't see Carl sitting back & allowing that to happen, so I'm confident this will be his nectar fight - back home in Belfast

[Emmseegee]

Im working away from home in brazil, had no way of seeing it until i managed to get my facetime working. The Mrs showed me the full fight on facetime and even managed to stay quiet so that i could hear the biased sky commentary. You would think that it was Sugar Ray Robinson in there against Frampton in the second half of the fight by listening to them.

Frampton definitely a clear winner for me, Also agree with people across various threads criticising Joe Gallaghers corner work. Quigg should have been given a boot up the ar$e after the 2nd round at the latest. He was just letting the fight pass him by but got to give credit to Frampton. It wasnt a classic but the job has been done and he can move on, Rigo may be the number 1 based on ability alone but as an all round package Frampton is number 1 in the division and can call the shots from here. Unified champion, unbeaten, big following and a very matketable fighter. Between Rigo and Carl, I know whos shoes id rather be in.