10/08/2016

Homecoming Celebration For Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton

A homecoming celebration is to be held for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton.

He is the first Northern Irish boxer to win world championships at two different weights.

He defeated Santa Cruz on points to give the 27-year-old Mexican fighter his first defeat.

The event will take place at the City Hall on Friday, 12 August, between 6pm and 7pm.

Boxing demonstrations by local fighters will be taking place in the grounds from 4.30pm.

Footage from Carl's two championship fights will be shown on big screens at the event.

(CD)

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