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30/01/2017
Carl Frampton Defeated By Léo Santa Cruz
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has been defeated by Léo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas.
The man from Tiger's Bay applauded Santa Cruz as he raised his hand as the winner.
Following the fight, Frampton tweeted: "@leosantacruz2 a great fighter & even better man. We have to do it again. Congratulations champ."
He also said: "He was very clever and he used his reach. I think he deserved it. I'm being honest. I think he deserved it. But it was a very good fight. I think I can perform slightly better. No excuses."
Frampton also called for a third fight in Belfast.
(CD/LM)
The man from Tiger's Bay applauded Santa Cruz as he raised his hand as the winner.
Following the fight, Frampton tweeted: "@leosantacruz2 a great fighter & even better man. We have to do it again. Congratulations champ."
He also said: "He was very clever and he used his reach. I think he deserved it. I'm being honest. I think he deserved it. But it was a very good fight. I think I can perform slightly better. No excuses."
Frampton also called for a third fight in Belfast.
(CD/LM)
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