CARL FRAMPTON WILL make the first defence of his world super-bantamweight title in early 2015.
The IBF champion will return to the ring in February or March to face mandatory challenger Chris Avalos in Belfast.
Further details will be confirmed at a press conference next week, Frampton’s promoters said.
We are pleased to announce @RealCFrampton will defend his World title against mandatory challenger @HitmanAvalos in Belfast in Feb/Mar 2015.— Cyclone Promotions (@CyclonePromo) December 10, 2014
We are pleased to announce @RealCFrampton will defend his World title against mandatory challenger @HitmanAvalos in Belfast in Feb/Mar 2015.
Press conference next week featuring both boxers to announce further info. Tickets will go on sale following the press conference.— Cyclone Promotions (@CyclonePromo) December 10, 2014
Press conference next week featuring both boxers to announce further info. Tickets will go on sale following the press conference.
The 27-year-old has not fought since 6 September when he clinched the world title with a unanimous decision over Kiko Martinez.
He was due to face Avalos within 90 days but was given an exemption while he recovered from a hand injury.
Avalos (25-2, 19 KO) has been waiting for his title shot since May when he stopped Yasutaka Ishimoto in eight rounds in their IBF eliminator.
The 25-year-old Californian, who is promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, kept busy last month with a win against Jose Cen Torres.
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Carl Frampton will make his first world title defence early next year
CARL FRAMPTON WILL make the first defence of his world super-bantamweight title in early 2015.
The IBF champion will return to the ring in February or March to face mandatory challenger Chris Avalos in Belfast.
Further details will be confirmed at a press conference next week, Frampton’s promoters said.
The 27-year-old has not fought since 6 September when he clinched the world title with a unanimous decision over Kiko Martinez.
He was due to face Avalos within 90 days but was given an exemption while he recovered from a hand injury.
Avalos (25-2, 19 KO) has been waiting for his title shot since May when he stopped Yasutaka Ishimoto in eight rounds in their IBF eliminator.
The 25-year-old Californian, who is promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, kept busy last month with a win against Jose Cen Torres.
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