Carl Frampton vs. Jamel Herring - 3 April 2021

[coneye]

think with all he's got on his plate at the moment , i would be worried about his mind being on the job

[Ruthless-RKO]

Don't see Frampton (if he wins) fighting Stevenson 90 days later im not buying that at all.

Yeh, even though they both with Top Rank.

What that mean? Yes it easier to make but don't mean a world class guy with options and backing with MTK will be pushed to lose a title he just got.

That’s what I mean. Chances are.. it ain’t happening.

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Herring vs Frampton Now A Possibility For Dec.19 In London

It almost feels as though talk of a Jamel Herring-Carl Frampton fight has been going on for the longest time. The two were first spoken of as potential rivals last year, then a date was set for June 13 at Windsor Park. That was ruined by the coronavirus, and both men instead took other fights – Frampton beating Darren Taylor, Herring beating Jonathan Oquendo.

But now, as per a piece from Irish-Boxing, there is a good chance Herring could defend his WBO super featherweight title against Frampton in London on December 19. If this turns out to be the case it will add even more to what is already a great year-end boxing schedule. For “The Jackal,” the fight will present the chance to make history – Frampton bidding to become Ireland’s first-ever three-weight world champion.

Frampton, who ruled at super-bantamweight and featherweight, and who is currently 28-2(16) showed what he is capable in great wins over Leo Santa Cruz, Nonito Donaire and Kiko Martinez. Frampton lost the return fight with Santa Cruz and the Belfast warrior was also beaten by Josh Warrington in another great action fight. Since then, the 33-year-old has won two on the spin. But can Frampton beat Herring?

Herring is a year older than Frampton and he is currently 22-2(10). against Frampton, Herring will be making the third defence of the title he won back in May of last year. The two losses o Herring’s record came against Denis Shafikov (a TKO loss) and Ladarius Miller (UD). Since then, Herring has gone 6-0. Arguably at his best now, Herring will be in no mood to come to London to lose to Frampton.

It’s an interesting fight and hopefully, this one will get done for the end of the year. Frampton, if he can get the win, would end 2020 in great style, for himself and his army of fans. But how much have those tough fights taken out of Frampton? Southpaw Herring will be boxing away from home but many fans will see him as the favorite in this fight.

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Looking likely as Jan again. Due to ESPN broadcast issues.

[high tower 1]

Is Blain promoting it ?

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Herring-Frampton Title Fight Targeted For Mid-January In U.K.

Jamel Herring appears to be set for the most significant fight of his pro career.

The reigning WBO junior lightweight titlist is poised to next defend his belt versus Belfast’s Carl Frampton. BS.com has learned that the long-awaited matchup is being targeted to take place on the weekend preceding Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the bout to air live on an ESPN platform from a location to be determined in the United Kingdom.

Stateside, the working date is January 16. However, Boxing Scene has also learned of potential plans to stage the event to where it airs live in primetime for U.S. viewers, which would place the fight Sunday, January 17 locally in the U.K. The move would be similar to past efforts such as Ricky Hatton’s stoppage of Kostya Tszyu to win the 140-pound championship in June 2005 and Joe Calzaghe’s 12-round beatdown of Jeff Lacy in their March 2006, both of which took place in the wee hours of the morning in Manchester, England.

That part of the equation remains in discussion, as does the more traditional option of primetime in the U.K. and airing during Saturday afternoon stateside on an ESPN platform. Should the date hold, it will serve as among the first major title fights of 2021.

Herring (21-2, 10 KOs) will attempt the third defense of the 130-pound title he claimed in a 12-round unanimous decision win over Japan’s Masayuki Ito last May at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The 35-year old southpaw from the Coram, New York— now based out of Cincinnati—successfully defended his strap in a 12-round win over Lamont Roach Jr. last November and in an 8th round disqualification win over Puerto Rico’s Jonathan Oquendo this past September at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.

The latter win left Herring with cuts over his right eye along with a scratched retina which affected his vision in a voluntary title defense littered with headbutts. The bout was twice postponed—both times due to Herring testing positive for COVID-19—before making its way to the schedule, all on the heels of his planned showdown with Frampton (29-2, 16KOs) getting postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Herring and Frampton were due to face each other on June 13 in Frampton’s hometown of Belfast, only for the event to get shut down due to the severity of the global health crisis. Both were instead afforded optional fights in the interim, with Frampton earning a 7th round knockout of Darren Traynor—a late replacement for Armenia's Vahram Vardanyan, who was pulled due to travel visa issues—this past August in London.

Hopes of rescheduling for this fall in Las Vegas were hindered by Herring’s aforementioned injuries suffered in September. As previously reported by BS.com contributor Dan Rafael, a targeted December 19 date in Vegas became a non-starter due to the lack of a live telecast with ESPN immersed in college football coverage.

The winner will be mandated to next face unbeaten former featherweight titlist Shakur Stevenson (14-0, 8 KOs), Such status previously served as a hindrance in allowing Herring-Frampton to move forward, as the WBO declared that a mandatory defense versus Stevenson needs to take place no later than January 2021.

That timeframe is clearly more flexible, as Stevenson will return to the ring in a stay-busy fight versus Toka Kahn-Clary on December 12 at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.

Frampton has previously held major titles at 122- and 126-pounds. A win over Herring will make him the first-ever three-division titlist to come out of Belfast.

As for Herring, the road trip will mark his first fight back in the United Kingdom since his tour as team captain of the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team which competed in London.

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Nakathila Promoter Is Furious with WBO For Herring-Frampton Voluntary

It seems Jamel Herring gets his wildcard to defend his WBO world title against Carl Frampton next. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told BS.com the bout could take place in January in the UK.

The official announcement of Herring-Frampton, however, would highly question the credibility of the World Boxing Organization, that released a letter back in August that said Herring needs to take care of his mandatory defense against Shakur Stevenson by late January 2021.

Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) last fought in September when he beat Jonathan Oquendo by eighth-round disqualification in a dirty bout at ‘The Bubble’ at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Stevenson (14-0, 8 KOs), who sits at the No. 1 position on the latest WBO ranking at 130 pounds, will get back to the ring on December 12th when he takes on Toka Kahn Clary at the same venue in Las Vegas.

The situation frustrates a number of contenders on the rankings, including No. 3-rated Jeremiah Nakathila, who would like to get his shot at the title in the foreseeable future. Nakathila (20-1, 16 KOs) has been rated in the top 3 of the WBO ranks for over two years.

“It is very clear that this ‘Herring must face his mandatory by January’ [kind of talking] was just a farce and a distraction. The fight between Herring and Frampton was discussed long before his voluntary defense [against Oquendo] and they all knew that it would happen. What is disappointing is that the WBO is playing along and allowing some promoters to do as they please. Their rules also apply to some promoters and fighters. This is where boxing politics become very discouraging,” said Nakathila’s promoter, Nestor Tobias to Boxing Scene recently.

The Namibian businessman clearly refers to the fact that both Herring, Frampton, and Stevenson are promoted by Top Rank that plans to match its own fighters against each other.

“We are extremely disappointed that money and power play a role in the sport of boxing. We would of course have understood if this was done to make way for a unified fight, but this is a normal fight. Frampton is rated number four and like anybody else, he must earn his title fight, but it looks like some fighters are more equal than others and that is the message the WBO will be sending for allowing this, and it is simply not fair on the other boxers who have worked hard and waiting on their opportunity. This is all just a ploy to control this division by one promoter and the sanctioning body is allowing this,” stated a frustrated Tobias.

Boxing Scene reached out to the WBO for answers regarding the issue and has yet to get a reply. Team Nakathila is hoping for a positive response on the matter.

“We have worked with the WBO for many years and never have we felt such an injustice but we won’t be deterred by their actions because you can never stop a real champion from taking his place, you can delay it but never stop it,” concluded the promoter.

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Frampton: Not a Chance I'll Let Herring Beat Me, Not a Chance in Hell!

Former two division champion Carl Frampton is already training hard for a 2021 title clash with WBO super featherweight champion Jamel Herring.

Their fight is being tabbed for February 6 in London. There is talk the contest could get pushed to February 20, because Josh Warrington could potentially defend his IBF featherweight crown on the same night.

Herring, who is underrated as a boxer, has a big advantage in height and reach.

However, Frampton is oozing with confidence that he can make history as a three division world champion.

“I have been confident and I know that I have the beating of him,” Frampton said to Irish News.

“The way I’m feeling at the minute and even getting the feedback off Anto (Cacace) from the sparring… I’m very confident I’m going to beat this guy, I really am.”

Frampton captured world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight.

It's become a career dream for him to capture a world title in a third weight class. He's not only confident of being able to outbox Herring over the twelve round distance - the Irish star is also confident in his ability to bust Herring up.

“The chance to become a three-weight world champion and go down in history as the first Irishman to be a three-world champion… That’s something that I don’t want to give up,” Frampton said.

“People talk about him being a US Marine and being mentally strong but there’s not a chance that I’ll let this guy beat me. Not a chance in hell. No matter what he brings I feel like I’ve got an answer for it. People think because I’m short I’m going to have to bull in from the start but I don’t feel like that.

‘’I think I can out-box this guy as well. There’ll be times when I’ll have to stand and have a fight too but although I’m the shorter man in the fight, my distance control is better than his, my feet are better than his, I punch faster than him… ’What he has got on his side is height and reach but everything else is in my favour. I really do believe that.

“I’ll need to be as good as I’ve ever been to win this fight but I feel that I can produce that, I can produce a night like that and I can beat this guy and not just beat him, I feel like I can beat him up. I feel I can win the fight convincingly and that’s what I intend to do."

[maverick23]

Weird that nothing’s been announced on this. It’s a good fight but they must be struggling to get it finalised without a crowd.

[margaret thatcher]

and it drags on and on and on and on and on and on

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New date mooted for Carl Frampton versus Jamel Herring

February 27 is the latest date being whispered when it comes to Carl Frampton’s three weight world champion attempt.

According Steve Kim of ESPN, Top Rank and allegedly are looking to promote WBO super featherweight champion Jamel Herring [22(10)-2(1)] versus Frampton [28(16)-2(0)] on the last weekend of the second month of the year.

Saturday January 16th was the last date suggested as a possibility, although it was said Sunday the 17th was as option.

Holding the fight in the early hours of Sunday morning Irish time to ensure it can be broadcast to a prime-time ESPN audience in America was being explored. It seems that is no longer the case with London and Saturday February 27th being put forward as the latest date and venue for the clash.

Frampton started camp in December for a fight that has been on the radar since he defeated Tyler McCreary in November of 2019.



June 13th 2020 was agreed as a fight date and the Top Rank fighters were on course to trade leather in Windsor Park.

A late summer meeting was then muted, but both elected to get fights in before a proposed pre Christmas meeting.

The fight was then set for mid December before any hope of fighting in 2020 was binned due to Frampton’s court case with former manager Barry McGuigan.

It’s now full steam ahead for February, meaning Carl Frampton becoming Ireland’s first ever three weight world champion could be one of the first massive sport stories of 2021.

It’s believed Anthony Cacace’s first British title fight may populate the card and Caoimhin Agyarko, who helped Callum Smith prepare for his massive clash with Canelo Alvarez, is another front runner for a slot.

[margaret thatcher]

lol this fight, will it ever happen, it seems to go on and on and on and on....people will grow bored of it before it happens

[Ruthless-RKO]

lol this fight, will it ever happen, it seems to go on and on and on and on....people will grow bored of it before it happens

Not like it's the most exciting fight..

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Finally. Thought it would never go through.

Surprised it's in the UK.

[maverick23]

Finally. Thought it would never go through.

Surprised it's in the UK.

I’ll believe it when I see it! This is a fight (like some others) that just seems to be getting pushed back from one month to the next.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Finally. Thought it would never go through.

Surprised it's in the UK.

I’ll believe it when I see it! This is a fight (like some others) that just seems to be getting pushed back from one month to the next.

Yeh. Especially if FW is gonna be in charge.

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Press Release

CARL FRAMPTON WILL bid to become a three-weight world champion when he takes on the WBO world super featherweight champion Jamel Herring on February 27 in London, live on BT Sport in the UK.

The special occasion of 'The Jackal' bidding to make boxing history will be Frank W and Queensberry Promotions' first show of 2021, in association with MTK Global.

The Frampton-Herring showdown was originally scheduled for the middle of 2020 before being delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, which led to both taking interim fights, with Herring overcoming Jonathan Oquendo following a disqualification in Las Vegas, while Frampton kept busy defeating Darren Traynor via a seventh round stoppage in London.

Belfast's favourite son became world champion at super bantamweight back in September 2014 when he overwhelmed Kiko Martinez on an emotional night outdoors in the Titanic Quarter.

Two successful defences followed - against Chris Avalos and Alejandro Gonzalez - before the now 33-year-old unified his IBF belt with Scott Quigg's WBA title in Manchester, where Frampton clearly prevailed on points.

Then followed two memorable encounters with Leo Santa Cruz up at featherweight, where in the first of which Frampton became a two-weight world champion at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, only to come off second best in the rematch at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Frampton set about a rebuild following his Santa Cruz setback and teamed up with Hall of Fame promoter allegedly. He was quickly back in the title mix and won the WBO interim world featherweight title with a comprehensive defeat of the decorated Nonito Donaire at the SSE Arena in April 2018.

In August of the same year he got to fulfil a childhood dream of boxing at Belfast's Windsor Park and his Interim status was maintained with a ninth round stoppage of the Aussie Olympian Luke Jackson.

In December came the huge collision with Josh Warrington, with the Leeds man's IBF world featherweight title at stake at the Manchester Arena. A barnstorming start put Warrington firmly on the front foot and, despite gamely sticking in there, Frampton was unable to reverse the momentum.

After considering his future, Frampton decided to go again at super featherweight and got back to winning ways with a clear points victory over Tyler McCreary in November of last year in Las Vegas.

Former Marine Herring, 34, carries a record of 21-2 (10 KOs) and he upset the odds in May of last year by defeating the defending WBO world super featherweight champion Masayuki Ito in Kissimmee.

Prior to this his only title action came with a challenge for the vacant USBA title in September 2018, which he won by defeating John Vincent Moralde on points.

Southpaw Herring defended his world title in November 2019 against mandatory challenger Lamont Roach and won comfortably via decision.

Promoter allegedly said: "I am thrilled we are able to deliver this huge opportunity for Carl to reinforce his position as the top Irish fighter of his or any other generation.

"Carl has been and is a tremendous ambassador for the sport and his huge following is testament to the qualities he shows in and out of the ring. The only downside to this fight coming about now is that he will be going into battle without his legion of Belfast fans roaring him on.

"For Carl to become a three-weight world champion would really be something else and in many ways a fitting finale to a magnificent career, although it might not quite be the end of the story.

"Herring is a top fighter and a gentleman who we are looking forward to welcoming over for a huge night on BT Sport."

MTK Global CEO Bob Yalen said: "February 27th promises to be a spectacular night of boxing for all fight fans as the ‘Pride of the Marines’ defends his title against the ‘Pride of Belfast’.

“Carl is bidding to become only the fourth fighter from the UK, and the very first from Northern Ireland, to win World Titles in three weight divisions, and so history beckons him and will drive him in his bid to win that third crown.

“This is an excellent match-up of two outstanding ring technicians and well worth the wait.”

Jamel Herring said: “I’m really excited that the fight is finally happening, more importantly it’ll be an honor to share the ring with a true warrior, and class act such as Carl Frampton. It may be the biggest fight of my career to date, but I’ll be more than ready for the task ahead.

“There’s a lot on the line, and I know he’s aiming to make history, but he’ll have to wait another day, because I plan on returning home with my title in hand. I’ve been training very hard for this fight, and went back to what got me to my world title from sparring the likes of Terence Crawford and other top talent across the nation. I can’t wait to put on a great show!”

Carl Frampton said: “I'm delighted to finally get a date nailed down for this fight that has now been talked about for over a year.

“I have the upmost respect for Jamel as a fighter and as a man but there is nobody stopping me on becoming the island of Irelands only ever 3 weight world champ, one of Britain's only ever 3 weight world champions and potentially have one foot in the hall of fame.”

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A codswallop fight, Frampton will batter Herring.

[maverick23]

I saw earlier that Shakur Stevenson has petitioned the WBO to not allow this fight to happen for the title.

Based on the WBO’s messaging (the fight had to take place before December 31st) I think he’s probably got a point.

He’ll probably need to get a nice few $ to drop his case or the WBO title may not be on the line.

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I saw earlier that Shakur Stevenson has petitioned the WBO to not allow this fight to happen for the title.

Based on the WBO’s messaging (the fight had to take place before December 31st) I think he’s probably got a point.

He’ll probably need to get a nice few $ to drop his case or the WBO title may not be on the line.

Yh plus with Covid, the orgs have to consider it’s not as easy at the moment.

[Twinkle Toes]

A codswallop fight, Frampton will batter Herring.

mate i wouldn't even plaice a bet on this, those fkin sharks at the bookies can't be trusted and no doubt they will send me emails carping on about how good their odds are.

[Gnome]

A codswallop fight, Frampton will batter Herring.

mate i wouldn't even plaice a bet on this, those fkin sharks at the bookies can't be trusted and no doubt they will send me emails carping on about how good their odds are.

The punters will fall for it hook, line and sinker. The bookies will net a good profit.

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How's Frampton earned a ranking at 130lbs ?

He hasn’t earned it..

[IRONFIST]

A codswallop fight, Frampton will batter Herring.

mate i wouldn't even plaice a bet on this, those fkin sharks at the bookies can't be trusted and no doubt they will send me emails carping on about how good their odds are.