12/11/2020

Frampton And McGuigan Settle Out Of Court

Carl Frampton has reportedly settled his court case against his former manager Barry McGuigan.

Frampton, a two-weight world champion, brought the case against McGuigan over alleged withheld earnings. However, McGuigan subsequently brought a case against Frampton over breach of contract. The legal battle began at the High Court in Belfast in September.

It is understood that both men where due to appear in court today, Thursday 12 November, when it was announced that they had reached an "out of court in a confidential settlement".

According to reports, Mr Frampton is said to be "extremely happy" with the settlement.

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