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

[wesshaw1985]

I don't think Frampton represented himself well at the first press conference. It was clear Quigg, Hearn and Gallagher had all got under his skin.

Quigg seems to be enjoying himself and is not getting wound up at all. Gallagher is poo stirring.

I don't like when fighters boast about getting the lions share of the purse or being more of a draw or ticket seller. The Irish really get being their sportsmen and I'm sure if Quigg was from Northern Ireland and had McGuigan beating the drum for him over there from an early stage he'd be just as popular.

Eddie Hearn and Joe Gallagher are doing all the talking but Carl doesn't ever get to fight them. Has to be frustrating.
As for the comments on purses and tickets, its all fact. Frampton is the 'A' side on a matchroom card...

[cocka09]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

[TheGman]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

Hahaha

[wesshaw1985]

Belfast Press Conference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgtfd0mAzhM
Head to Head - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c713M_ofUjU

[Stuarty]

Belfast Press Conference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgtfd0mAzhM
Head to Head - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c713M_ofUjU

Frampton looked ready to go at the end there. I've followed him for years and I've never seen him this intense so far away from the fight. Don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing to be honest, probably the latter. Quigg has looked pretty relaxed every time I've seen him. Thought it would be the other way around.

[wesshaw1985]

Eddie and Joe in the lions den today.
Wasn't much banter flowing today like the previous press conferences, wonder why?
I believe the Irish fans will travel to support their man and create a great atmosphere, but I think if this fight was happening in Belfast the atmosphere would have been much more coauldron like...

[manchester-mexican]

going myself if I can get a ticket, not liking the fact Carl seems wound up, was sure Carl wud win originally but having doubts now, maybe just nerves

[adambb22]

Both really good fighters but a just think Frampton is at a different level to Quigg, either Frampton by ud or late stoppage

[Counter-puncher]

I don't think Frampton represented himself well at the first press conference. It was clear Quigg, Hearn and Gallagher had all got under his skin.

Quigg seems to be enjoying himself and is not getting wound up at all. Gallagher is poo stirring.

I don't like when fighters boast about getting the lions share of the purse or being more of a draw or ticket seller. The Irish really get being their sportsmen and I'm sure if Quigg was from Northern Ireland and had McGuigan beating the drum for him over there from an early stage he'd be just as popular.

Eddie Hearn and Joe Gallagher are doing all the talking but Carl doesn't ever get to fight them. Has to be frustrating.
As for the comments on purses and tickets, its all fact. Frampton is the 'A' side on a matchroom card...

I have to admit, its pretty fvkin frustrating to me that I cant punch Eddie Hearn in the face, so I imagine its only more acute for Frampton.

[Exoddus]

Is it wrong as a fully blooded English man I want Frampton to win? I'm pretty confidant he'll win.

[digzee]

I don't think Frampton represented himself well at the first press conference. It was clear Quigg, Hearn and Gallagher had all got under his skin.

Quigg seems to be enjoying himself and is not getting wound up at all. Gallagher is poo stirring.

I don't like when fighters boast about getting the lions share of the purse or being more of a draw or ticket seller. The Irish really get being their sportsmen and I'm sure if Quigg was from Northern Ireland and had McGuigan beating the drum for him over there from an early stage he'd be just as popular.

Eddie Hearn and Joe Gallagher are doing all the talking but Carl doesn't ever get to fight them. Has to be frustrating.
As for the comments on purses and tickets, its all fact. Frampton is the 'A' side on a matchroom card...

I have to admit, its pretty fvkin frustrating to me that I cant punch Eddie Hearn in the face, so I imagine its only more acute for Frampton.

Haha yeh I have that frustration about Eddie and Joe, what's even more frustrating is even if they gave me a free shot I couldn't do anything

[mfc_se15]

Is it wrong as a fully blooded English man I want Frampton to win? I'm pretty confidant he'll win.

Nothing at all I'm supporting Frampton.

Was out there for the Kiko fight (first one) and a Northern Irish bloke was saying he assumed I would support Quigg, I said I didn't really see any reason to I preferred Frampton as a fighter and the fact Quigg is from England is sort of irrelevant when the other lads from Belfast as neither are 'local' to London

[Emmseegee]

Have tickets already been put on sale or a date announced?

[danamba7]

Have tickets already been put on sale or a date announced?

Tomorrow 9am I think.

[johnswan1]

Is it wrong as a fully blooded English man I want Frampton to win? I'm pretty confidant he'll win.

No, of course not. I'm Irish but I'd rather see Quigg win. It's not that I dislike Frampton, I just prefer Quigg and don't like the diva-ish behavior of Frampton and his team regarding money, belittling Quigg's title and constantly going on about how he's not a draw.

[the hen]

Anyone know if there is a big screen in the M.E.N. Arena for the fight as hope to bring the auld lad and the peepers ain't the best.

[jameswilson]

A few comments did really seem to rattle Frampton. When Quigg mentioned about how Frampton may have the larger split but he has to pay so many people a cut that clearly irked him. And the Manc lad who mentioned Kiko v Munroe and when Frampton resorted to the usual 'the Kiko that faced me wasn't the Kiko that faced Munroe' he simply went 'Oh so there seem to be loads of different versions of Kiko by the sound of it, shall I draw a chart up?' it just stone cold stopped him in his tracks.

In saying that while I thought Quigg actually handled the Belfast crowd ok I thought Gallagher shat it.

Overall am I wide of the mark saying Quigg seemed to deal with the press tour a lot better? Seemed far calmer and never lost his rag once. I think he will need all the help he can get tho, Frampton is the far more talented fighter even if Quigg does have some advantages that should make it a good fight.

[freddydoesdallas]

Is it wrong as a fully blooded English man I want Frampton to win? I'm pretty confidant he'll win.

No, of course not. I'm Irish but I'd rather see Quigg win. It's not that I dislike Frampton, I just prefer Quigg and don't like the diva-ish behavior of Frampton and his team regarding money, belittling Quigg's title and constantly going on about how he's not a draw.

I think they had every right to be diva-ish over the money aspect. This was always going to generate some good income and as the main attraction they deserve the financial rewards too. Frampton and McGuigan have worked hard to build their star.

We all do the same on here about quiggs title and he doesn't draw big numbers. Has quigg put the effort into building his fanbase as Frampton has or is he content to just sit on cards in Manchester and hope people turn into fans?

It might not be the most pleasant things for Frampton to bring up but they've grafted to be in this position and quigg is set to reap a whole load of benefits after pretty much coasting his career

[danamba7]

A few comments did really seem to rattle Frampton. When Quigg mentioned about how Frampton may have the larger split but he has to pay so many people a cut that clearly irked him. And the Manc lad who mentioned Kiko v Munroe and when Frampton resorted to the usual 'the Kiko that faced me wasn't the Kiko that faced Munroe' he simply went 'Oh so there seem to be loads of different versions of Kiko by the sound of it, shall I draw a chart up?' it just stone cold stopped him in his tracks.

In saying that while I thought Quigg actually handled the Belfast crowd ok I thought Gallagher shat it.

Overall am I wide of the mark saying Quigg seemed to deal with the press tour a lot better? Seemed far calmer and never lost his rag once. I think he will need all the help he can get tho, Frampton is the far more talented fighter even if Quigg does have some advantages that should make it a good fight.

I agree. I think Quigg's just gone into this wanting to enjoy it and not let any jibes get to him. Frampton seems to want to let everyone know he's the better fighter, bigger draw, has the real belt etc etc. Nothing against Frampton though, big fan of both fighters.

[davie]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

I often wonder if English is his first language.

I said a couple years back, that he comes off as quite stupid and got lynched on here because Scott's a nice lad.

I know lots of people who are cognitively impaired but are lovely people, I just wouldn't let them file my tax return!

[Crease]

It was interesting watching the press conference, clearly there's still a good amount of needle between the two camps.

[Crease]

Frampton by Decision.

[Boxerbeetle]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

I often wonder if English is his first language.

I said a couple years back, that he comes off as quite stupid and got lynched on here because Scott's a nice lad.

I know lots of people who are cognitively impaired but are lovely people, I just wouldn't let them file my tax return!

Having a minor speech impediment doesn't make someone stupid or cognitively impaired. Anyone questioning Quigg's intelligence due to his speech should take a long hard look at themselves.

[reggaereggae]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

I often wonder if English is his first language.

I said a couple years back, that he comes off as quite stupid and got lynched on here because Scott's a nice lad.

I know lots of people who are cognitively impaired but are lovely people, I just wouldn't let them file my tax return!

Having a minor speech impediment doesn't make someone stupid or cognitively impaired. Anyone questioning Quigg's intelligence due to his speech should take a long hard look at themselves.

The truth is out! Quigg's speech is a little unclear because he's keeping it real and he's an OG.
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[davie]

Just back from the press conference. It causes me physical pain every time I see Quigg chew up a sentence.

I often wonder if English is his first language.

I said a couple years back, that he comes off as quite stupid and got lynched on here because Scott's a nice lad.

I know lots of people who are cognitively impaired but are lovely people, I just wouldn't let them file my tax return!

Having a minor speech impediment doesn't make someone stupid or cognitively impaired. Anyone questioning Quigg's intelligence due to his speech should take a long hard look at themselves.

Wasn't aware he had a speech impediment to be honest.
But it's not just how he talks, it's what he says, he doesn't strike me as particularly intellegent.
Again, it doesn't make you a bad person and nobody expects all their favourite fighters to have degree level smarts but Quigg comes across as quite dim, I don't think I'm being unfair in that.

As someone pointed out earlier, Steven Hawkins can't fight for shit. Everyone's bad at something.

I have little doubt Scotts IQ is lower than mine but his bank balance wont be. He probably wont lose much sleep about it all