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

[davie]

Gallagher - Ring magazines newly crowned trainer of the year, don't you know?

[Grant]

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

Just watched on delay in Australia. Quigg by two was ridiculous. IMO

[manchester-mexican]

Didn't start fighting till the 7/8th round, tho said Frampton broke his jaw in 4th.

[simonwalsh]

Was there and though I was supporting Quigg, I had Frampton by at least two, possibly three rounds. Haven't watched it back yet but don't think the early rounds were as throwaway as some on this thread were making out. Frampton just edged them for me. Quigg too little too late.

Main event wasn't spectacular, but it was a decent match. Let's not be overly critical because wasn't as action packed as you might have expected. For me, a solid 7/10 for the main event.

In no rush to see a rematch, but I'm sure both will meet again.

Great atmosphere too. Best of any fight I've been to. Lively but friendly.

[mickey1975]

At Matchroom events, it's like been at a disco. You really do spend half the night listening to cheesy music whilst Sky are doing their thing.

[Goz]

I know the reasons behind it being so dull, the pressure on the fighters etc but when you at big fights in history that really did deliver - Hagler-Hearns, Morales-Barerra it makes you appreciate them even more.

They are the exception rather than the rule though aren't they...

[los2]

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.

big support doesnt make you no 1 in division.....u wouldnt want to be in framptons shoes if he dare get in the ring with rigo............

[Emmseegee]

Rigo is undoubtedly the number 1 in the division and few would disagree but lets just say you wont find Frampton travelling half way across the world to fight a Jazza Dickens anytime soon. I know its partly because Rigo is so avoided that he needs to do this but what I mean is Frampton is the most marketable fighter in the division therefore if a Rigo fight happens I believe it will 100% be on Framptons terms.

[Horse]

Rigo is undoubtedly the number 1 in the division and few would disagree but lets just say you wont find Frampton travelling half way across the world to fight a Jazza Dickens anytime soon. I know its partly because Rigo is so avoided that he needs to do this but what I mean is Frampton is the most marketable fighter in the division therefore if a Rigo fight happens I believe it will 100% be on Framptons terms.

Rigo is the number one because he beat Donaire and has the Ring title, but as far as ability goes I don't think that there is a clear No. 1 in the division.

Quigg without Gallagher in his corner would have a very good chance of beating Rigondeaux.

[handsofstone]

Burton stops Shinkwin, think in the 6th.

[Ricky_]

At Matchroom events, it's like been at a disco. You really do spend half the night listening to cheesy music whilst Sky are doing their thing.

SHOW ME THE WAY TO AMARILLO
EVERY NIGHT I'VE BEEN HUGGING MY PILLOW

[Batley18]

Disappointing fight, the prospect of losing seemed to way far greater on both of their shoulders than the glory of winning. That being said, Frampton was happy to pick up the easy rounds and didn't need to over exert himself at all. Given how much better the fight was in the last three or four rounds, I think a rematch would actually be a great fight. Quigg would have a much better game plan (you would imagine) and also far less to lose. Personally I am not that bothered about seeing them in the ring again now, but perhaps further down the line at FW.

One thing I will mention is how good Frampton was in the final round. A bit of pressure was coming from Quigg over the previous couple of rounds, and when he needed to step up his game he did it well.

[Rob3_142]

I really don't get what happens in these huge PPV matches. The last three out of 4 I've watched (excusing AJ v Whyte), the hype and build up have completely outdone the actual fight.

Nearly £60 on;

Mayweather v Pacquiao
Klitchko v Fury
Frampton v Quigg

The fight is 36 minutes long, but they wait 20 minutes to get going? I understand that you might want to feel out the fight in the first round, but not the first 6. Quigg has completely let himself down, and Gallagher has let Quigg down also. I heard what Gallagher was saying in the first few rounds, "You're doing a great job, perfect round". No he wasn't. Quigg didn't throw a punch, and every time he looked like he would, Frampton's feet were too busy, and he was out of range quick-time. Frampton was comfortable behind his jab, and it was only when Quigg was informed he was 6-1 down after the 7th that he started to box his natural game.

I think if Quigg would have gone from round 2 instead of 7, then he would have had Frampton out of there, probably before 12, and if not, at least a wide margin victory. But he used bad tactics, bad execution, and Frampton walked it. Yeah okay, hindsight is a wonderful thing, but what exactly were the tactics? Keep it tight for the first half and then blow him a way?

I personally do not see a rematch anytime soon, maybe if they both go on to win matches, their paths may cross again. But as things stand, no way. Sounds like Frampton will go up to featherweight, which maybe a comfortable weight for Frampton, and shape up a super fight with Santa Cruz. For Quigg, maybe Rigondeaux?

[Marlo Stanfield]

Rigo is undoubtedly the number 1 in the division and few would disagree but lets just say you wont find Frampton travelling half way across the world to fight a Jazza Dickens anytime soon. I know its partly because Rigo is so avoided that he needs to do this but what I mean is Frampton is the most marketable fighter in the division therefore if a Rigo fight happens I believe it will 100% be on Framptons terms.

Rigo is the number one because he beat Donaire and has the Ring title, but as far as ability goes I don't think that there is a clear No. 1 in the division.

Quigg without Gallagher in his corner would have a very good chance of beating Rigondeaux.

do you really think that?

[Horse]

do you really think that?

Yes.

[ILikeBeer]

What a boring-ass fight.

[Boxerbeetle]

What a boring-ass fight.

Insightful comments like this are exactly why I come to Boxrec

[manchester-mexican]

According to Quigg he followed Joe's orders, didn't seem to happy about it tho.

[Ezzard]

Enjoyed it because it was so tense but agree nothing happened in the first 6 rounds.

Quigg allowed Frampton to bank rounds without making him use up too much energy. Even a couple of body punches landed may have paid dividends later on.

Having said that the broken jaw would have been a factor. Psychologically if there was a rematch I wonder if it would make Quigg even more wary...or less as he's already taken his best shot.

Frampton emptied the tank in the final round and took the fight. I am pretty sure that Quigg woke up Sunday and regretted not leaving it all in the ring.

Carl was the better man on the night but I'd see a rematch as another 50-50...

[Horse]

Psychologically if there was a rematch I wonder if it would make Quigg even more wary...

I'd love to see that.

[Counter-puncher]

Psychologically if there was a rematch I wonder if it would make Quigg even more wary...

I'd love to see that.

Is it possible to get a minus score on compubox?

[mickey1975]

It is if Joe G is behind the gameplan.