Sky Sports Box Office will show the super-bantamweight unification World Title fight between two of Britain’s undefeated champions, Carl Frampton MBE and Scott Quigg.
Tickets sold out in a matter of minutes for the event at the Manchester Arena in the north of England on Saturday, February 27. Someone’s perfect record will go as the long-awaited clash between Frampton the IBF champion and Quigg the WBA belt holder will finally determine the number one domestic boxer in the division.
Belfast born Frampton, who received an MBE in the New Year honours list, has drawn support from across the different communities of Northern Ireland. His popularity will ensure a strong Irish contingent in the crowd making for an electric atmosphere with Bury’s Quigg enjoying the passionate Lancashire fans.
Carl Frampton said: "I am delighted to be headlining this massive Sky Sports Box Office event on February 27 at Manchester Arena. This fight has been in the making for years, it’s finally happening and I’m going to deliver the performance of my career and win in style."
Scott Quigg said: "This is going to be the biggest fight of the year and I am delighted that it’s heading to Sky Sports Box Office. The build-up is going to be huge and will get tenser as we get close to February 27 - but I am totally focused on the job in hand. Everything I have done in my career has led to this fight, I know I’m better than Carl in every department. I’ve got the tools to beat him and beat him convincingly."
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January 8, 2016