Carl Frampton v Josh Warrington tickets set to go on sale - all you need to know
The Jackal is aiming to become a four-time world champion
Last updated 25th Sep 2018
Carl Frampton will get a shot at the IBF world featherweight title when he faces Josh Warrington in a blockbuster Christmas fight at Manchester Arena on December 22.
The much anticipated bout will be Leeds-born Warrington's first defence of his crown, former two-weight champion Frampton earned the right to another world title fight after winning his dream summer bout at Windsor Park by stopping Australian Luke Jackson in nine rounds.
Josh Warrington beat Lee Selby via split decision at Elland Road to claim the title in May.
Both fighters have fought 27 professional fights, Warrington winning them all (six by KO) while Frampton has won 26 (15 by KO).
What have both fighters been saying?
Frampton said: "Me and Warrington have big fan bases that make a lot of noise, so I think first and foremost the atmosphere is going to be fantastic and possibly a bit hostile as well."
"You're going to see two hungry guys in their prime, Warrington has just won this world title and isn't going to give it up easily."
"I know what it's like to be a world champion and I want that feeling back again, I think there is going to be fireworks in this fight."
Warrington is confident he can beat the Jackal.
“The Frampton fight really appeals to me and it will be another big test for me. There were easier routes I could have taken. Beating Frampton and Selby in the same year would be a massive achievement."
"It’s about keeping the momentum going and I just believe I can beat Carl. These are fights that the British public want to see, I’m a world champion and when you are world champion you want to fight the best and Carl is a name who is up there.”
When do tickets go on sale?
The capacity for the Frampton fight at Manchester Arena could be as much as 21,000.
Tickets will go on sale at noon on Wednesday, September 26 via Ticketmaster.
Ticket prices range from ÂŁ50 Upper Tier, ÂŁ80 Tier, ÂŁ100 Tier, ÂŁ150 Tier, ÂŁ200 Floor/Tier, ÂŁ300 Floor, ÂŁ400 Floor, ÂŁ600 Inner Ring VIP Hospitality.
Will the fight be on TV?
The fight will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office pay per view.
Watch this space for details of fight week schedule, including press conference and public weigh in and workout.