Frampton and Conlan set for August double bill

Carl Frampton
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 24th Jul 2020
Last updated 24th Jul 2020

Carl Frampton and Michael Conlan are set to return to the ring for the first time this year.

They are taking part in the BT summer series on August 15.

It is the first time since the end of 2018 that the Belfast boxers have fought on the same card.

The Jackal's last fight was in November while undefeated featherweight Conlan has not seen competitive action since December.

Frampton will take on will take on the Armenian Vahram Vardanyan, who holds a record of 21-1-1.

Michael Conlan

Conlan (13-0), 28, who holds both the WBA and WBO Intercontinental titles, goes up against the experienced Frenchman Sofiane Takoucht (35-4-1).

The bouts take place at BT Sport's studios in London's Olympic Park.