Carl Frampton vs TBA

[The Young One]

Carl Frampton has tweeted this morning telling the fans to keep July the 29th free, presser within the week and tickets on sale straight after for his homecoming bout.
Any speculation on the opponent? The man himself has confirmed it's not Lee Selby.

[Stuarty]

If its not Selby my guess is Jezreel Corrales at SFW.

[Horse]

If its not Selby my guess is Jezreel Corrales at SFW.

Why would he move up a division?

He's tiny.

Weight-jumping garbage.

[slapbangwhallop]

If its not Selby my guess is Jezreel Corrales at SFW.

Why would he move up a division?

He's tiny.

Weight-jumping garbage.

Who's tiny? Selby? That's a joke right? Referring to Frampton I guess.

[Stuarty]

If its not Selby my guess is Jezreel Corrales at SFW.

Why would he move up a division?

He's tiny.

Weight-jumping garbage.

Because Corrales has a title at SFW. I think if he does go up it'll be a one off. As you say, he's not big enough to be a force at SFW. He's not even a big feather.

He's always said he wanted to be NIs first three weight champion so if the opportunity is there then I wouldn't be surprised in him going for it. It's a chance to make a bit of history so why not?

It's not really fair to other contenders at SFW but that's the way the sport works today unfortunately. From Carl and his teams point of view it's a better option than fighting a fringe guy at feather.

[Stuarty]

I just looked up Corralez and he's already got a fight pencilled in for next month so I'm talking shite

I honestly can't think who else it can be then

[Stuarty]

My only other guess is Abner Mares. Russell and Valdez haven't long fought so that rules them out. Can't see it being LSC. I honestly thought it would be Selby.

[fightfan95]

My only other guess is Abner Mares. Russell and Valdez haven't long fought so that rules them out. Can't see it being LSC. I honestly thought it would be Selby.

I think it could be Mares.

[Horse]

Because Corrales has a title at SFW. I think if he does go up it'll be a one off. As you say, he's not big enough to be a force at SFW. He's not even a big feather.

He's always said he wanted to be NIs first three weight champion so if the opportunity is there then I wouldn't be surprised in him going for it. It's a chance to make a bit of history so why not?

It's not really fair to other contenders at SFW but that's the way the sport works today unfortunately. From Carl and his teams point of view it's a better option than fighting a fringe guy at feather.

What goes up can't always come down.

He'll risk his future at featherweight by messing around weight-jumping.

He could be stuck in a division he is ineffective at and it could essentially be the end of his career.

He shouldn't mess about. He should stick to featherweight.

[Horse]

I think it could be Mares.

I thought Mares was rematching Santa Cruz.

[Stuarty]

Because Corrales has a title at SFW. I think if he does go up it'll be a one off. As you say, he's not big enough to be a force at SFW. He's not even a big feather.

He's always said he wanted to be NIs first three weight champion so if the opportunity is there then I wouldn't be surprised in him going for it. It's a chance to make a bit of history so why not?

It's not really fair to other contenders at SFW but that's the way the sport works today unfortunately. From Carl and his teams point of view it's a better option than fighting a fringe guy at feather.

What goes up can't always come down.

He'll risk his future at featherweight by messing around weight-jumping.

He could be stuck in a division he is ineffective at and it could essentially be the end of his career.

He shouldn't mess about. He should stick to featherweight.

I actually agree with you but I can see why it would be appealing to him and his team. id rather he stayed at feather and fought the big names. I honestly thought it would be Selby but that's looking unlikely.

Hopefully it's Mares at feather.

[Horse]

I actually agree with you but I can see why it would be appealing to him and his team. id rather he stayed at feather and fought the big names. I honestly thought it would be Selby but that's looking unlikely.

Hopefully it's Mares at feather.

Hopefully they look at Brook and imagine something similar possibly happening to Frampton, if he chooses to mess around with his weight.

Mares would be very good, perhaps better than the Selby fight.

[Stuarty]

I actually agree with you but I can see why it would be appealing to him and his team. id rather he stayed at feather and fought the big names. I honestly thought it would be Selby but that's looking unlikely.

Hopefully it's Mares at feather.

Hopefully they look at Brook and imagine something similar possibly happening to Frampton, if he chooses to mess around with his weight.

Mares would be very good, perhaps better than the Selby fight.

Yeah Mares would be a better fight. More action. Selby would be a bit of a chess match. I'd still like to see the Selby fight though.

Is it safe to assume we'll get Selby v Quigg next if he's not fighting Frampton?

[fightfan95]

Also heard that Oscar Valdez has said he would come to Belfast to defend his WBO title.

[Crease]

Also heard that Oscar Valdez has said he would come to Belfast to defend his WBO title.

Saying one thing is very different from actually doing it. I don't think Valdez will come over.

[Crease]

I thought Mares was rematching Santa Cruz.

He is. That's the fight that the WBA agreed to sanction for LSC instead of the Frampton trilogy.

[Crease]

For me, I'd like to see Nonito Donaire come over for the fight. Clearly Frampton isn't going to get a pop at a World Championship, so he'll need a major name to make up for the lack of World title recognition.

Donaire lost his Super Bantamweight title last November and he's not getting any younger (34) - I do wonder if a big pay out fight would tempt him to come over.

[Horse]

He is. That's the fight that the WBA agreed to sanction for LSC instead of the Frampton trilogy.

Could Mares make more against Frampton than Santa Cruz?

[Crease]

Could Mares make more against Frampton than Santa Cruz?

I'm really not sure Mr Horse, but I do know that their is big bucks behind Frampton. But - I think it more likely that Mares would rather fight for a World Championship rather than risk his high ranking against a fellow contender.

[world ranked]

He's tune up fight nobody of substance. Homecoming fights aren't competive fights its tune ups.

[Stuarty]

Rigo at feather maybe?

[Stuarty]

Also heard that Oscar Valdez has said he would come to Belfast to defend his WBO title.

Saying one thing is very different from actually doing it. I don't think Valdez will come over.

He only fought a month or so back and it was a bit of a war so he's out the picture I reckon.

[Horse]

For me, I'd like to see Nonito Donaire come over for the fight. Clearly Frampton isn't going to get a pop at a World Championship, so he'll need a major name to make up for the lack of World title recognition.

Donaire lost his Super Bantamweight title last November and he's not getting any younger (34) - I do wonder if a big pay out fight would tempt him to come over.

Why's it clear that Frampton won't get a world title shot?

Donaire would be very good, but a title shot would make more sense.

[Crease]

He's tune up fight nobody of substance. Homecoming fights aren't competive fights its tune ups.

Carl has already said that he doesn't want to fight any more "nobodies" - he wants the big fights for the big bucks and his legacy.

[Stuarty]

For me, I'd like to see Nonito Donaire come over for the fight. Clearly Frampton isn't going to get a pop at a World Championship, so he'll need a major name to make up for the lack of World title recognition.

Donaire lost his Super Bantamweight title last November and he's not getting any younger (34) - I do wonder if a big pay out fight would tempt him to come over.

Why's it clear that Frampton won't get a world title shot?

Donaire would be very good, but a title shot would make more sense.

All the title holders at feather are tied up aren't they?

Russell has just fought.

Apparently LSC and Mares are fighting one another.

Selby has a mandatory to negotiate.

Who else is there? I can't think off the top of my head.