20/10/2016

Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton Confirms Rematch With Leo Santa Cruz

Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed a rematch with Mexican Leo Santa Cruz.

The Featherweight World Champion from Tigers Bay took to Twitter to make the announcement.

He wrote: "Done deal! The rematch vs @leosantacruz2 is on!!! More news to come soon #AndStill".

Frampton, 29, is the first Northern Irish boxer to hold a world two in two different weight divisions, after moving up to featherweight.

(CD)

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