Carl Frampton has officially left his long-term manager Barry McGuigan.
The former world champion was mentored by McGuigan since 2009 and managed to capture two world titles under his tutelage. In 2016, Frampton was voted Fighter Of The Year by Ring Magazine.
While there is not an official reason for Frampton’s departure, it’s believed that the events that took place in July with the Andres Gutierrez fight may have lead to ‘The Jackal’s” departure.
Frampton has released a statement regarding his departure.
“I can confirm that I have parted company with Barry McGuigan and Cyclone Promotions. I would like to thank Barry, the McGuigan family and Cyclone promotions for our time together. Having taken time to consider my future and discussed it with those closest to me, I am confident that now is the right time to move forward and take my career into my own hands. I still believe that I’m the best featherweight in the world and I promise my fans that I am continuing my efforts to get my homecoming fight rescheduled in the very near future.
Having taken time to consider my future and discussed it with those closest to me, I am confident that now is the right time to move forward and take my career into my own hands. I still believe that I’m the best featherweight in the world and I promise my fans that I am continuing my efforts to get my homecoming fight rescheduled in the very near future.
I still believe that I’m the best featherweight in the world and I promise my fans that I am continuing my efforts to get my homecoming fight rescheduled in the very near future,” wrote Frampton.
But some say that this was inevitable, especially after Frampton’s sudden decision to resign from Cyclone Promotions.
He left his position as Director of Cyclone Promotions. A week later he failed to make weight against Andres Gutierrez. Then the Mexican fighter fell in the shower and sustained injuries that prevented him from fighting in Belfast on July 29th. The whole event was eventually cancelled.
Frampton hasn’t fought since last January when he lost to Leo Santa Cruz via majority decision.
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