Carl Frampton will face Leo Santa Cruz in New York later this year to fight for the Mexican’s WBA featherweight title.
Frampton, 29, added the WBA super bantamweight title to his own IBF belt by beating Scott Quigg in February, but will move up a division to face Santa Cruz.
The Jackal vs @leosantacruz2 for the WBA featherweight title in the big apple late summer! #AndTheNew #TwoWeightWorldChamp
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) April 22, 2016
We have reached an agreement for @RealCFrampton to face @leosantacruz2 in late summer in NYC. Details to follow next week #monsterfight
— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) April 22, 2016
"Fancy a summer showdown @leosantacruz2? I'm ready 👊" @RealCFrampton pic.twitter.com/Fymj5uy4tR
— Love Belfast ❤️ (@love_belfast) February 29, 2016
Frampton, who has a 22-0 career record, is aiming to become the first Northern Ireland boxer to win world titles at different weights.
Promoter Barry McGuigan said a date will be announced next week.
Frampton singing along with the fans was awesome! @RealCFrampton #FramptonQuigg pic.twitter.com/x8nIyy9WHC
— Love Belfast ❤️ (@love_belfast) February 28, 2016
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