Carl Frampton has only fought once since surrendering his WBA featherweight title in his rematch against Leo Santa Cruz. He won a drab affair against the rugged Mexican, Horacio Garcia.
‘The Jackal’ was pushed hard in the second half of that fight. He showed some signs of slippage in that fight as he struggled to cope with the pressure the Mexican was bringing him.
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He has however dismissed any notion that he is on the decline. The Belfast favourite was bullish in his assertions that he is still the standout fighter in the featherweight division.
“If I want to win a world title, I need to be ready for it.”
I don’t want to just be fighting for a world title, I want to get myself into a condition where I’m really ready for it.
This fight with Nonito Donaire is a hell of a fight, it’s a fight. On any other occasion, it would easily be a world title itself.
“We’re in a similar sort of situation in both of our careers. It’s a must-win for both.
I think whoever wins this, goes on certainly to fight for a world title.
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Frampton shared his belief that he is the standout draw in the featherweight division and stated any doubters should look at the ticket sale numbers.
“I believe I’m the biggest draw in the featherweight division, in terms of tickets. Which is important in this game.”
Windsor Park is dangling in front of my nose here. I’m going to do whatever it takes to get my hand raised at the end of the night.
Frampton’s clash with Donaire will be the first time two multi-weight champions have clashed in Belfast.
Frampton previously shared his belief that his upcoming adversary is the best away fighter to ever travel to Northern Ireland for a fight. He has shared his excitement ahead of the clash and has promised it will be a ‘special occasion’.
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“It’s very close. It’s going to a special occasion, a special night. Not just for me but for the whole city and the whole country.”
“It’s something I’ve talked about and dreamed about for a long time. And it’s in touching distance now.”
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