This Week in Boxing History: February 27-March 5
This week in boxing history, PBC highlights two of our own champions, honors two Fights of the Year, recaps the final chapter of a four-fight rivalry and celebrates a four-division world champion.
Frampton conquers the world as PBC’s Fighter of the Year
Carl Frampton already was a world champion at the start of this year, but his accomplishments in 2016 placed him at the top of the entire boxing universe.
Carl Frampton unifies 122-pound titles with split decision over Scott Quigg
Heading into their highly anticipated “Battle of Britain,” 122-pound champions Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg each promised to knock the other out. Neither came close to fulfilling that promise Saturday, but Frampton was at least on-point with his prediction that he’d exit the ring the victor.
Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg finally ready to rumble in 122-pound title unification bout
The temperature gauge has fallen across the U.K., but events inside the ring at the Manchester Arena figure to be white hot Saturday as two little men square off, with one destined to have his big heart broken.
Carl Frampton’s master plan: Take care of Scott Quigg, then move on to Guillermo Rigondeaux
Carl Frampton already knows how he’ll celebrate a victory over U.K. rival Scott Quigg on Saturday: He wants to set up a mouthwatering clash with Cuban ace Guillermo Rigondeaux.
Carl Frampton’s message to Scott Quigg: Expect my best in our 122-pound title fight
Carl Frampton is under no illusions heading into his 122-pound world title unification clash with Scott Quigg: A repeat of his most recent performance, and his unbeaten record will be a distant memory.
