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McGuigan: Frampton will beat Martinez

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frampton545By Scott Gilfoid: Barry McGuigan, the adviser for unbeaten Commonwealth super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s), is picking him to beat EBU super bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez (27-3, 19 KO’s) on February 9th at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

McGuigan said on his twitter “Respect what Sergio Martinez says, Kiko will be in great shape and he will be dangerous as long as the fight lasts, but Frampton will win.”

I hope McGuigan doesn’t get too upset when things don’t turn out like he’s planned because I think Frampton is going to take a beating in this fight and suffer his first loss of his career. This is too big of a jump up for the short 5’5” Framtpon, and he’s not ready for that big of a move up in class.

Kiko Martinez vs. Carl Frampton in Belfast on February 9th

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frampton22By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten Carl “The Jackal” Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s) will be taking a big step up in class on February 9th against EBU super bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez (27-3, 19 KO’s) at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. For the 25-year-old Frampton this presents a really stiff challenge for him because he’s been matched against less than spectacular opposition since he turned pro in 2009.

Earlier this year, Frampton struggled to beat Raul Hirales by a 12 round unanimous decision in May. Frampton briefly attempted to slug it out with the hard hitting Hirales, but as soon as he found out that he was in with a harder hitter, Frampton played it safe and fought in a dull defensive manner for the remainder of the fight.

Carl “The Jackal” Frampton v kiko Martinez 9th February

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frampton4545By Chris Bax  Unbeaten Carl Frampton’s long awaited fight with EBU super bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez (27-3, 19 KO’s) is going ahead on a bill called “Unfinished business” on February the 9th, featuring a decent undercard this should be a cracking fight and really good show at the Odyssey Arena, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

In his last outing, Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s) blew away former 2 time world champion Steve Molitor in 6 rounds and follows that performance on with another very tough fight for “the jackal”. Now promoted by namesake Sergio, Kiko Martinez, the European champion beaten 3 times in 30 bouts, will provide a very stern test for Frampton but a test I expect him to pass with flying colours.

Frampton could fight Mathebula, Ramos or Rafael Marquez next, says Hearn

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Image: Frampton could fight Mathebula, Ramos or Rafael Marquez next, says HearnBy Scott Gilfoid: Eddie Hearn, the promoter for Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s) wants to put the 25-year-old Frampton in with one of the following fighters for his next fight in January: 37-year-old Rafael Marquez, former WBA World super bantamweight champion Rico Ramos or former IBF super bantamweight champion Jeffrey Mathebula.

If Hearn can get one of those fighters for Frampton, then this fight will be on the same card as former EBU light welterweight champion Paul McCloskey’s next fight in January.

Frampton targeting Quigg and Munroe or world title shot for next fight

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Image: Frampton targeting Quigg and Munroe or world title shot for next fightBy Scott Gilfoid: Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s) is looking to take on either Scott Quigg or Rendall Munroe next after defeating former IBF super bantamweight champion Steve Molitor (34-3, 12 KO’s) by a 6th round TKO last Saturday night at Odyssey Arena, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Frampton, 25, sees himself as being close to getting a world title shot against one of the champions.

Frampton said after the fight “I’m open to fighting Scott Quigg or Rendall Munroe, but I’m not far from a world title shot. So whatever happens first, I’ll leave it up to Eddie [Hearn] and Barry [McGuigan].”

Frampton obliterates Molitor; McCloskey defeats Perez

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By Jim Dower: Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (15-0, 10 KO’s) blew away former IBF super featherweight champion Steve Molitor (34-3, 12 KO’s) on Saturday night in scoring a 6th round TKO victory at the Odyssey Arena, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Frampton, 25, knocked Molitor down three times en route to getting the 6th round stoppage win.

Frampton-Molitor & McCloskey-Perez tonight in Belfast

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Image: Frampton-Molitor & McCloskey-Perez tonight in Belfastby Scott Gilfoid: Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (14-0, 9 KO’s) will be trying to show that he deserves to be ranked among the world class fighters when he takes on former IBF super bantamweight champion Steve Molitor (34-2, 12 KO’s) tonight at the Odyssey Arena, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Frampton, 25, sees a win over the fading Molitor as a way to make the other top fighters at 122 take notice of him.

Frampton said to Sky Sports News “I want to be propelled to world level and Steve Molitor certainly is world level. He’s rated number 9 by Ring Magazine. So If I win this fight everyone’s going to know about me, all the world champions are going to have to stand up and take notice.”

Prediction: Frampton to taste defeat from Molitor; McCloskey to win controversial decision over Perez

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By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten Carl Frampton (14-0, 9 KO’s) will be defending his Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles on Saturday night against former IBF super bantamweight champion Steve Molitor (34-2, 12 KO’s) in what will be Frampton’s first real test of his three year pro career at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Molitor: Carl Frampton isn’t ready for this fight

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Image: Molitor: Carl Frampton isn't ready for this fightBy Scott Gilfoid: This Saturday night Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (14-0, 9 KO’s) will be putting his unbeaten record and domestic level straps on the line against former IBF super bantamweight champion Steve Molitor (34-2, 12 KO’s) at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The 25-year-old Frampton has really stepped in this time in taking on the 32-year-old talented “The Canadian Kid” Molitor. Frampton is going to get schooled in a major way by Molitor, and there is no way shape or form that the little 5’5″ Frampton is going to win this fight. He’s moving up from domestic level to the very best at the world level in taking on Molitor and it’s going to end badly for Frampton. He’s going to look silly in front of his Irish fans. Molitor has beaten better fighter than Frampton, much better.

McCloskey-Perez, Frampton-Molitor & Selby-Lindsay on September 22nd

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Image: McCloskey-Perez, Frampton-Molitor & Selby-Lindsay on September 22ndBy Scott Gilfoid: Paul McCloskey (23-2, 12 KO’s) will be fighting this month against light welterweight contender Manuel Perez (18-7-1, 4 KO’s) along with Commonwealth/IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton (14-0, 9 KO’s) vs. former IBF super bantamweight champion Steve Molitor (34-2, 12 KO’s) at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

I honestly don’t see either Frampton and especially McCloskey winning these fights. I can see them winning controversial decisions, but as far as actually winning the fights without controversy, nope, I can’t see that happening. Molitor, 32, is too big of a step up for the short and limited Frampton. Molitor knows how to fight and Frampton is going to be in shock at how much better he is compared to the fodder that’s been thrown in with him his entire career. That’s not a little jump up in competition that’s a rocket to the moon in terms of quality compared to the 3rd tier guys that Frampton has been fighting. I think Molitor is going to box Frampton’s head off in this fight.