Frampton's best bits in pics

The Tiger's Bay born boxer has announced his retirement from professional boxing.

Here we look back on some best snaps from his boxing career.

Author: Sarah MckinleyPublished 4th Apr 2021
Last updated 4th Apr 2021

He is a former two-weight world boxing champion.

He is an MBE and widely regarded a national hero.

He is also a husband and a dad of two, and now Carl Frampton has retired from professional boxing, saying he wants to spend more time with his young family.

The Jackal, 34, announced the end of his career on Saturday night after a failed attempt to win a world title in a third weight class. He was overcome by American Jamal Herring in the WBO super-featherweight contest in Dubai.

Here, we look at some picture highlights of the Northern Ireland boxing hero’s career.

March 2012

Carl Frampton celebrates beating Prosper Ankrah during their Commonwealth Super Bantamweight Championship bout at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield.

May 2012

Frampton enjoying victory over Raul Hirales in their IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight Title fight at the Capital FM Arena, Nottingham.

September 2014

The Jackal after beating Kiko Martinez in their IBF World Super Bantamweight Championship fight in the Titanic Quarter, Belfast.

February 2015

Trainer Shane McGuigan lifts Frampton after stopping Chris Avalos at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast.

August 2016

Homecoming crowds watch on as Carl Frampton lifts his belt at Belfast City Hall.

August 2018

Carl celebrates victory over Luke Jackson after their WBO Interim Featherweight title fight at Windsor Park, Belfast. Issue date: Sunday April 4, 2021.

He also tried his hands at other sports...

Here he is celebrating scoring a penalty during the celebrity match at Windsor Park, Belfast.