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      Carl Frampton RETIRES – LIVE REACTION: Teary Jackal quits boxing after defeat to Jamel Herring as corner throw towel in

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      CARL FRAMPTON has RETIRED from boxing after being beaten by Jamel Herring in Dubai.The Belfast bruiser’s corner threw in the towel after a brave outing from The Jackal.
      But the American was classy and knocked Frampton to the canvas three times in a dominant display.
      Stay up to date with each and every jab and uppercut with our live blog…
      END OF A JOURNEY
      Carl Frampton, 34, tearfully announced his retirement after losing to Jamel Herring in the WBO super-featherweight fight.

      WRAPPED UP WITH A BOWE
      Former British and Irish Lions rugby star and TV presenter Tommy Bowe revealed he was gutted for Carl Frampton after his defeat and subsequent retirement.
      Bowe harked back to notable victories in Frampton’s career before commending him for going out on his shield and telling him to enjoy the next chapter.
      Gutted for Carl Frampton. The atmosphere at his fights vs Quigg and Kiko Martinez were absolutely incredible. Out on his shield tonight, now time to enjoy the next chapter!— Tommy Bowe (@TommyBowe) April 3, 2021

      RED HERRING
      Jamel Herring paid a classy tribute to Carl Frampton after his win brought the curtain down on the Northern Irishman’s boxing career.
      Yes, this probably the biggest victory of my career, but i just want for everyone to pray and show love for @RealCFrampton. I’ll always be a fan, and he’s a true gentleman. God bless you, my man. Please make it home safely to your beautiful family.— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) April 3, 2021

      PAT ON THE BACK
      TV presenter Patrick Kielty congratulated compatriot Carl Frampton on his boxing career after the Northern Irishman retired.
      Thank you @RealCFrampton For dreamin big. Winning bigger. And bringing us all on the ride. For wearing the biggest heart on your sleeve. And never forgetting people at home. Winners don’t always look out for underdogs. But champions do. It’s why you’ll always be ours. Take a bow.— Patrick Kielty (@PatricKielty) April 3, 2021

      HAPPY RETIREMENT
      Carl Frampton’s wife revealed she wanted the boxer to quit the sport before last night’s retirement.
      Christine tweeted her relief that the Northern Irishman had finally called it a day after being KO’d by Jamel Herring.
      And she went on to hint she would be hitting the booze early after a stressful night watching her man hit the canvas twice.
      Christine said she was thinking of getting on it from 9am!
      What time’s everyone opening a drink today? I’m thinking 9— Christine Frampton 🌸 (@XtineDorrian) April 4, 2021

      Wanted him out a long time ago. Thanks everyone ❤ we love you all— Christine Frampton 🌸 (@XtineDorrian) April 3, 2021

      HER WE GO
      Another look at Jamel Herring’s KO of Carl Frampton.

      FAMILY MAN
      Here’s what Carl Frampton said upon retiring.
      “I am deeply upset. I said I would retire if I lost and I am. I dedicate my life and career to my kids.
      “I have missed them growing up so I am giving the rest of my life to my kids and wife now.”
      MANDATORY
      And here’s that order from the WBO…

      HERRING VS SHAKUR?
      Shakur Stevenson looks to be next in line for a title shot at Jamel Herring.
      Here’s what the former 126lb world champ had to say when he spoke to SunSport ⬇️
      💥 Shakur Stevenson talks FIVE-WEIGHT title glory 💥
      CHAMP
      This is what it means to the champion Jamel Herring…

      WHAT A CAREER
      Unbelievable career Frampton has had. Two weight world champion, big fights in Belfast, Manchester, Las Vegas and New York.
      Irish legend.
      👑 An illustrious career that brought many incredible moments, including becoming a two-weight world champion.@RealCFrampton should be proud of what he has achieved. A true legend of the sport who gave everything. Here’s to a happy retirement with his family.#HerringFrampton pic.twitter.com/GpY40Bslgc— MTK Global Boxing (@MTKGlobal) April 3, 2021

      HERRING KO’S FRAMPTON
      Here’s the stoppage…

      CLASSY
      Great words from Jamel Herring on Carl Frampton following his win over the Jackal.
      Herring: I’m honored to share the ring with him he said as he embraced Frampton, who was very emotional and announced his retirement. #HerringFrampton #boxing— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) April 3, 2021

      RETIREMENT
      Frampton’s wife Christine comments on her husband’s devastating loss to Herring.
      Wanted him out a long time ago. Thanks everyone ❤ we love you all— Christine Frampton 🌸 (@XtineDorrian) April 3, 2021

      FRAMPTON RETIRES
      “Boxing has been good to me, but I want to go home to my beautiful wife and kids. I want to dedicate my life to them,” Frampton says.
      “I got beat by the better man. He’s sharp, shooting from a distance.
      “I had an amazing camp, but I was beaten by the better man. He’s the champion, interview him.”
      HEARTBREAK
      Great stoppage in there from Jamel Herring, but a heartbreaking night for Carl Frampton.
      ROUND SIX – HERRING STOPS FRAMPTON!
      Another big left hand from Herring puts Frampton onto his back foot.
      And Frampton goes DOWN again! Wow. Big round for Herring here!
      He stops Frampton! Wow. HUGE win for Jamel Herring!
      ROUND FIVE – FRAMPTON GOES DOWN!
      We have a new variable here in round five. Herring’s cut. It doesn’t look good but he’s continuing to battle.
      Frampton has a better round, making it dirty in there, landing on the inside. Left to the body from the Northern Irishman but he walks onto a left hand and Frampton is DOWN!
      Herring gets a breakthrough there. It’s a flash knockdown. But that shows the danger in trying to make it on the inside. He got caught coming in did Frampton.
      Battle on the inside this has turned into. But that’s a big 10-8 for Frampton.
      ROUND FOUR
      If Frampton is going to win this, he needs Herring to make mistakes. And at the moment, that doesn’t look like happening.
      Frampton does manage to get inside in the fourth, however, as he cuts Herring which what could’ve been a big right hand.
      Herring snarls back with rights of his own in a much livelier fourth round here. That looks a bad cut for the American.
      Frampton definitely getting a more favourable reaction this round. But Herring again comes back with big shots of his own.
      ROUND THREE
      So two rounds for Herring so far. Frampton, at some point, is going to look to come in as quickly as possible. He needs to get inside.
      But he’s having real trouble doing it. Herring not making too many mistakes and he’s not falling for too many feints.
      Herring really does look so much bigger in there, it’s hard to see how Frampton will hurt him, but a nice right hand lands and Herring takes a step back.
      Herring’s trainer barking instructions from the corner. ‘Don’t reach in!’.
      ROUND TWO
      Frampton still looking to make his way on the inside and goes down off a push, which the referee acknowledges.
      Herring doing very well at keeping the action long and rangey at the minute.
      The American lands a couple of nice left hands to the body but Frampton’s head movement is smart so far.
      Another close-ish round here. But Frampton looked much better. Herring still takes it after landing some nice shots at mid-range.
      ROUND ONE
      Both men feeling things out with their jabs in there, but Herring looks a MUCH bigger man. Absolutely huge.
      Herring lands a nice right hand but lands a little low and Frampton complains. The Jackal is just trying to feel things out in there.
      Frampton lands a nice right hand counter while Herring looks to establish some rhythm in there.
      Cagey first round, hard to score. Could have gone either way but we’ll give it to Herring, who pressed the action more.
      FRAMPTON VS HERRING
      Here we go! The fight has started!
      HERRING WALKS
      Jamel Herring has made his walk and is in the ring with opponent Frampton. We’re just moments away now.

      CRUNCH TIME
      Here he is…

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      Mike Tyson brilliantly responds to The Rock’s tweet about sexiest bald man alive and claims it should be him

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      MIKE TYSON brilliantly responded to The Rock’s tweet about sexiest bald man alive and claimed it should be him. WWE legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was outraged when it was revealed Prince William, 38, was named as ‘world’s sexiest bald man’.
      The Rock was outraged when it was revealed Prince William was named as ‘world’s sexiest bald man’Credit: Getty
      Mike Tyson believes he should have won the awardCredit: Twitter / @hotboxinpodcast
      Prince William, 38, was named as ‘world’s sexiest bald man’Credit: BBC
      And the Hollywood superstar joked the award should have gone to comedy genius, creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David.
      The Rock, 48, tweeted: “How in the cinnamon toast f*ck does this happen – when Larry David clearly has a pulse?!?! #demandingrecount.”
      But Tyson was quick to fire back, and insisted both Prince William and funnyman David should not be eligible for the nod – as they have hair around the sides.
      He responded: “I should be number 1 by default because Princess William is only bald on top and so is Larry David.”

      Tyson is one of the most celebrated fighters of all time, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, aged 20.
      But still the father-of-six revealed he kids are quick to wind him up when it comes to popularity.
      Tyson, 54, said on his YouTube channel: “My kids think I’m such a d***.
      “So, my kids will go like this, out of the blue, ‘Magic Johnson is bigger than you dad, he’s more popular than you’.

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      “I go, ‘What the f***? Get out of here’. My daughter says, ‘Beyonce’s bigger than you too’.
      “I’m like, ‘Where’s this coming from?’ And this is my daughter, ‘And I know you don’t think you’re fyler than Michael Jackson or Prince’.
      “Where is this coming from? You know, they’re always trying to bust my chops.
      “They say I get all this attention and don’t know why, they should be on Magic Johnson, Magic Johnson is bigger than you. My kids will say that.”
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      Jake Paul backed to beat Ben Askren by Demetrious Johnson, but MMA legend wants ex-UFC star to win against YouTuber

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      DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON has backed Jake Paul to beat Ben Askren – but the MMA legend will be rooting for the ex-UFC welterweight. Askren faces YouTuber Paul on April 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atalanta.
      Jake Paul faces Ben Askren on April 17Credit: Getty
      Demetrious Johnson has predicted Jake Paul will beat Ben AskrenCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And due to his renowned grappling style, which involved limited striking, he goes into the fight as the betting underdog.
      Former UFC champion Johnson, now signed to ONE Championship, admitted he would also have to lump his money on Paul.
      He said on What the Heck: “When it’s boxing, and you’re in that one element, it’s very hard to get someone out of their element.
      “Yes, he’s gonna smother him and do his dirty boxing, but—yes, I know Jake Paul is a YouTube star—he’s training just as hard as a world champion is.
      “He has unlimited access to the best trainers in the world.
      “He has the funding, not saying Ben Askren doesn’t but anytime you fight somebody who has training, there’s always that chance.
      “I’m not discounting Ben Askren out of this fight.
      “But if somebody came to me and said, ‘Demetrious Johnson, here’s $1million, who are you putting the money on? You have to f***ing bet, if you don’t bet, I’m taking the $1 million with me’.
      “Well, f***, I’m throwing it on Jake Paul. I think he’s gonna win the fight. If I don’t bet, I’m gonna lose it anyways so I’ll go ahead and bet on Jake Paul.”

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      Askren, 36, in 2018 traded with ex-UFC champion Johnson, 34, who instead moved to ONE Championship in Asia.
      And DJ will be supporting the former Olympic wrestler against Paul, 24, but is not confident the result goes his way.
      Johnson said: “I want Ben Askren to win. I hope he wins because he comes from my line of sport. He’s a wrestler taking on a YouTube star.
      “But when I look at it, I’m like, dude, Jake Paul actually has knockout power. Ben Askren’s been knocked out before so it’s not like it can’t happen again.”
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      Logan Paul says ‘I’m a dangerous fighter’ after three years of boxing training ahead of Floyd Mayweather exhibition

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      LOGAN PAUL believes his three years of boxing training has made him ‘a dangerous fighter’ as he prepares to face Floyd Mayweather. The YouTuber is expected to fight boxing legend Mayweather in a pay-per-view exhibition this year.
      Logan Paul believes his three years of boxing training has made him ‘a dangerous fighter’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul pictured next to older brother LoganCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      They were initially signed to box on February 20, but it has been postponed to allow fans to attend.
      It has given Paul more time to train for what most would consider mission impossible.
      But after one year out the ring, he is feeling more confident than ever after dedicating himself to the sweet science.
      Paul, 26, told ET’s Denny Directo: “I feel so dangerous. I feel so confident.
      “I don’t know if I’ve ever felt more confident about anything in my life. I’m a dangerous fighter, man.
      “I’ve been doing it for three years now – no one’s seen me fight for over a year, it’s all I’ve been doing.”
      Paul has boxed only twice before, both against online rival KSI.
      The first was a draw in a white collar bout in 2018, but when the two turned professional a year later, KSI, 27, won by scrappy split-decision.

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      He is yet to fight since, but has continued to train from his Los Angeles mansion, where he has a ring in his back garden.
      The leap from fighting fellow novice KSI to all-time great Mayweather is an unprecedented one.
      But Paul claimed he can go from winless beginner to ‘the greatest fighter of all time’ with one unthinkable upset.
      He said: “You learn a lot when you lose. I would almost be more afraid of the man who’s lost and is determined and also has nothing to lose.
      “Think about it, I don’t have anything to lose.
      “I lose against Floyd Mayweather, who cares? Right? You fought Floyd Mayweather.
      KSI beat YouTube rival Logan Paul in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Floyd Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa in a Japanese exhibition in 2018Credit: AFP
      “I win against Floyd Mayweather, I’m the greatest fighter of all time. There’s a lot of freedom in that.”
      Mayweather, 44, closed out his career officially in 2017, stopping ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
      But he returned a year later for an exhibition in Japan, wiping out featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in just two minutes.
      He will lace up the gloves for a similar spectacle against Paul, who joked about the 50-0 icon’s legacy.
      He laughed: “I’m going against Floyd Mayweather, and they’re saying he’s pretty good, this guy.
      “They’re saying he’s never lost. These are the rumours. I don’t know if I believe them, but allegedly.”
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      Dillian Whyte calls out ‘fraud clown’ Deontay Wilder and says ‘I want to punish’ ex-heavyweight king amid bitter rivalry

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      DILLIAN WHYTE called out ‘fraud clown’ Deontay Wilder and said ‘I want to punish’ the former heavyweight champion. Whyte is already looking ahead to his next opponent, having exacted revenge on Alexander Povetkin with a fourth round knockout in their rematch.
      Dillian Whyte called out ‘fraud clown’ Deontay WilderCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Deontay Wilder has been in a long war of words with Dillian WhyteCredit: Reuters
      Immediately, Wilder was the touted name, having shared a bitter rivalry with the Brit in the past.
      And it appears Whyte is just as keen, as he posted a video of the Bronze Bomber trash talking him, and called to set up the grudge match.
      He posted: “I want to punish @bronzebomber the Coward is full of fear. Come see me fraud clown.”
      Whyte, 32, spent over 1,000 days as the WBC’s No1 ranked challenger for Wilder’s belt, but never got his crack at the title.
      In the end, Tyson Fury ended up twice challenging for the American’s crown, drawing the first before snatching it away in February 2020.
      Wilder, 35, is yet to fight since his first career defeat, and was signed to a trilogy bout with Fury.
      But the immediate rematch clause expired in October, with the Bronze Bomber now fighting his case in court.
      Meanwhile, Fury, 32, has signed to fight Anthony Joshua, 31, in an undisputed title decider.

      It leaves Wilder in the lurch, and Whyte ready to settle the score.
      He lost to Povetkin, 41, last August, but got his revenge in March, also winning back his mandatory status for Fury’s belt.
      Wilder was one of the first names on Whyte’s lips, and his latest Instagram post reminded the world of their verbal warfare.
      He uploaded a video, where Wilder says: “Dillian Whyte is an easy style for me, trust me.
      “It’s an easy fight, trust me. His style is easy, he got a wild, wild style. People think I’m wild? C’mon.

      “He wants to call out the best fighters, but he don’t want to fight the best fighters.
      “Dillian Whyte, get your s*** together, man. That’s all you gotta do, go fight the right fights and stop running away from the fight.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has plans for Whyte to possibly fight in America in the summer.
      Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr, 31, are potential opponents, as well as WBA ‘Regular’ champion Trevor Bryan, 31.
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      Boxing legend Joe Calzaghe in £1.4m inheritance battle with his sister

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      EX-BOXING champ and Strictly Come Dancing star Joe Calzaghe is in a £1.4million inheritance battle with his sister.Sonia Prosser wants to remove Joe, 49, and his sister Melissa Calzaghe, 45, as representatives of their parents’ will.
      Joe Calzaghe’s sister wants the boxer and his other sister taken out of their parents’ willCredit: PA:Press Association
      She has made a formal application to London’s High Court.
      The row follows the death of their dad Pietro Vincenzo Calzaghe, 69, known as Enzo, in 2018, and their mother Jacqueline, who died last year.
      Boxing trainer Enzo left £976,213, while Jacqueline left £448,129.
      Sonia, 46, who lives in a three-bed semi in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly, three miles from her brother, said: “It’s a private family matter.”
      A woman at Calzaghe’s luxury home behind security gates said he was not available to comment.
      Enzo Calzaghe was Joe’s trainer and key to his successful boxing careerCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Carl Frampton RETIRES from boxing & fights back tears after corner throw in towel in sixth round defeat to Jamel Herring

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      CARL FRAMPTON’S iconic career was ended without a third-weight world title by ruthless US Marine Jamel Herring.Belfast’s former super-bantam and featherweight king went up one weight too high, bidding for Herring’s WBO super-feather crown in Dubai, to become Ireland’s greatest ever fighter.
      Carl Frampton was emotional as he called time on his illustrious boxing careerCredit: AP
      Jamel Herring was outclassing Frampton before ending it in brutal styleCredit: Getty
      Two-weight world champ Frampton was floored for the second time in the sixth roundCredit: AP
      And the American champion defended his title by dropping the challenger in the fifth and sixth before Frampton’s corner rightly threw in the towel.
      The fans’ favourite vowed he could not afford to rebuild at the age of 34, with two children at home, so his legion of fans had to wave him off from a painful distance.
      “I am deeply upset,” Frampton said. “I said I would retire if I lost and I am. I dedicate my life and career to my kids.
      “I have missed them growing up so I am giving the rest of my life to my kids and wife now.”
      Herring, 35, landed with a left hand to Frampton’s head in the opener and later tagged his gut with the same fist.
      The Tigers Bay icon was also stumbled backward by another arrowlike left to the torso at the end of the session that any sane judge would have scored to the defending champion.
      Frampton tried to bob and weave past Herring’s seven-inch reach advantage in the second but his jab was long and busy.
      A rasping one-two cracked Frampton’s face as soon as the third started and rocked the brave boy back.
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      Frampton’s corner threw the towel in to end the punishmentCredit: Getty
      Frampton was disconsolate as Herring was announced as the victorCredit: Getty

      The once-brilliant Brit kept piling forward and then clipped the champ with his best dig of the fight so far.
      But when he rushed in for another barrage, Herring landed a check right hook to score back.
      Frampton’s close friend Josh Taylor confirmed from the Channel 5 studio that he had his pal three rounds down just before the fourth started.
      And he roared back into the contest by opening up a gash on the corner of Herring’s right eyelid with his best round of the fight.
      Carl Frampton was outclassed by Jamel Herring on an emotional night for the Northern IrishmanCredit: Getty
      A crisp one-two from Herring was the perfect way to start the fifth but Frampton retaliated with a spiteful left hook in the clinch.
      But he then walked right on to a clubbing left hand and was dropped for a count and a 10-8 round.
      Herring’s pipe-cleaner arms kept throwing shots and Frampton was battered into the canvas again by a vicious uppercut in the sixth.
      The little bruiser bounced up and carried on but was taking a shellacking and trainer Jamie Moore threw in the towel to save him from his own bravery.
      A terrific boxing career came to a close out in DubaiCredit: Getty More

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      Carl Frampton RETIRES – LIVE REACTION: Teary Jackal quits boxing after loss to Jamel Herring as corner throw in towel

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      CARL FRAMPTON has RETIRED after being beaten by Jamel Herring in Dubai.The Belfast bruiser’s corner threw in the towel after a brave outing from The Jackal.
      But the American was classy and knocked Frampton to the canvas three times in a dominant display.
      Stay up to date with each and every jab and uppercut with our live blog…
      MANDATORY
      And here’s that order from the WBO…

      HERRING VS SHAKUR?
      Shakur Stevenson looks to be next in line for a title shot at Jamel Herring.
      Here’s what the former 126lb world champ had to say when he spoke to SunSport ⬇️
      💥 Shakur Stevenson talks FIVE-WEIGHT title glory 💥
      CHAMP
      This is what it means to the champion Jamel Herring…

      WHAT A CAREER
      Unbelievable career Frampton has had. Two weight world champion, big fights in Belfast, Manchester, Las Vegas and New York.
      Irish legend.
      👑 An illustrious career that brought many incredible moments, including becoming a two-weight world champion.@RealCFrampton should be proud of what he has achieved. A true legend of the sport who gave everything. Here’s to a happy retirement with his family.#HerringFrampton pic.twitter.com/GpY40Bslgc— MTK Global Boxing (@MTKGlobal) April 3, 2021

      HERRING KO’S FRAMPTON
      Here’s the stoppage…

      CLASSY
      Great words from Jamel Herring on Carl Frampton following his win over the Jackal.
      Herring: I’m honored to share the ring with him he said as he embraced Frampton, who was very emotional and announced his retirement. #HerringFrampton #boxing— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) April 3, 2021

      RETIREMENT
      Frampton’s wife Christine comments on her husband’s devastating loss to Herring.
      Wanted him out a long time ago. Thanks everyone ❤ we love you all— Christine Frampton 🌸 (@XtineDorrian) April 3, 2021

      FRAMPTON RETIRES
      “Boxing has been good to me, but I want to go home to my beautiful wife and kids. I want to dedicate my life to them,” Frampton says.
      “I got beat by the better man. He’s sharp, shooting from a distance.
      “I had an amazing camp, but I was beaten by the better man. He’s the champion, interview him.”
      HEARTBREAK
      Great stoppage in there from Jamel Herring, but a heartbreaking night for Carl Frampton.
      ROUND SIX – HERRING STOPS FRAMPTON!
      Another big left hand from Herring puts Frampton onto his back foot.
      And Frampton goes DOWN again! Wow. Big round for Herring here!
      He stops Frampton! Wow. HUGE win for Jamel Herring!
      ROUND FIVE – FRAMPTON GOES DOWN!
      We have a new variable here in round five. Herring’s cut. It doesn’t look good but he’s continuing to battle.
      Frampton has a better round, making it dirty in there, landing on the inside. Left to the body from the Northern Irishman but he walks onto a left hand and Frampton is DOWN!
      Herring gets a breakthrough there. It’s a flash knockdown. But that shows the danger in trying to make it on the inside. He got caught coming in did Frampton.
      Battle on the inside this has turned into. But that’s a big 10-8 for Frampton.
      ROUND FOUR
      If Frampton is going to win this, he needs Herring to make mistakes. And at the moment, that doesn’t look like happening.
      Frampton does manage to get inside in the fourth, however, as he cuts Herring which what could’ve been a big right hand.
      Herring snarls back with rights of his own in a much livelier fourth round here. That looks a bad cut for the American.
      Frampton definitely getting a more favourable reaction this round. But Herring again comes back with big shots of his own.
      ROUND THREE
      So two rounds for Herring so far. Frampton, at some point, is going to look to come in as quickly as possible. He needs to get inside.
      But he’s having real trouble doing it. Herring not making too many mistakes and he’s not falling for too many feints.
      Herring really does look so much bigger in there, it’s hard to see how Frampton will hurt him, but a nice right hand lands and Herring takes a step back.
      Herring’s trainer barking instructions from the corner. ‘Don’t reach in!’.
      ROUND TWO
      Frampton still looking to make his way on the inside and goes down off a push, which the referee acknowledges.
      Herring doing very well at keeping the action long and rangey at the minute.
      The American lands a couple of nice left hands to the body but Frampton’s head movement is smart so far.
      Another close-ish round here. But Frampton looked much better. Herring still takes it after landing some nice shots at mid-range.
      ROUND ONE
      Both men feeling things out with their jabs in there, but Herring looks a MUCH bigger man. Absolutely huge.
      Herring lands a nice right hand but lands a little low and Frampton complains. The Jackal is just trying to feel things out in there.
      Frampton lands a nice right hand counter while Herring looks to establish some rhythm in there.
      Cagey first round, hard to score. Could have gone either way but we’ll give it to Herring, who pressed the action more.
      FRAMPTON VS HERRING
      Here we go! The fight has started!
      HERRING WALKS
      Jamel Herring has made his walk and is in the ring with opponent Frampton. We’re just moments away now.

      CRUNCH TIME
      Here he is…

      RING WALKS
      Frampton making his walk to the ring! It’s nearly time here in Dubai.
      GREATNESS
      Carl Frampton looking to become Ireland’s first ever THREE-WEIGHT world champion tonight. Huge legacy fight for the Jackal.

      WAR READY
      Jamel Herring should be making his ring-walk in the next 10 minutes in Dubai.

      HERRING’S LAST FIVE 🥊

      Herring def. Jonathan Oquendo DQ8
      Herring def. Lamont Roach Jr UD12
      Herring def. Masayuki Ito UD12
      Herring def. Adeilson Dos Santos UD8
      Herring def. Juan Pablo Sanchez TKO5

      Credit: Getty
      FRAMPTON’S LAST FIVE 💥

      Frampton def. Darren Traynor TKO7
      Frampton def. Tyler McRery UD10
      Josh Warrington def. Frampton UD12
      Frampton def. Luke Jackson TKO9
      Frampton def. Nonito Donaire UD12

      Credit: PA
      FIGHT NIGHT THREADS
      Perhaps for the final time, here’s what Carl Frampton will be donning in the ring tonight… slick.
      Fight Day! Here’s the history making gear for tonight. A little testament to the shorts I wore for my first pro fight back in 2009. Time to go and do the job! 👊🥊👑👑👑🌏 pic.twitter.com/dn93qeM61D— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) April 3, 2021

      TALE OF THE TAPE
      Two great champions.
      Two dedicated daddies.

      Two war-racaged veterans.
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