Frampton's clash with Herring could be moved to USA
Last updated 17th Dec 2020
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton says his long-anticipated showdown with Jamal Herring will take place in 2021 - but it might be held in the United States.
Covid-19 has affected plans to stage the WBA super-featherweight bout in Belfast, and at the moment, London is looking the most likely host city.
"They're telling me between the end of January and the end of February with London apparently the front runner, but it wouldn't surprise me if it ended up in the states," said Frampton.
The Jackal is aiming to claim the belt and write his name into the history books of Irish boxing.
"It's a chance for me to become a three weight world champion and create history, become the only fighter from the island of Ireland to have done it, one of the only British fighters to have done it," said Frampton.
The 33-year-old boxer spoke as The National Lottery honoured local grassroots sports champions.
Picture: Frampton Carl Frampton surprises Midland Boxing Club coaches (Back Left to right) Lee Cochrane, Keith Dallas and youth worker Amy Stewart from Monkstown Boxing Club, to honour The National Lottery supported grassroots boxing enthusiasts' work during the pandemic in supporting the most vulnerable in their community.
He also saw Amy Stewart, the lead youth worker at Monkstown Boxing Club, who has also been supporting her local community in its time of need too.