San Diego, CA - February 11, 2014 - On Saturday afternoon, February 28, Carl Frampton will make the 1st defense of the IBF Super Bantamweight title when he takes on mandatory challenger Chris Avalos in a bout that can be seen live and exclusively in the United States on AWE--A Wealth of Entertainment The card will originate from the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is promoted by Cyclone Promotions. "We are very excited to bring this great title bout to the American fans," said AWE President, Charles Herring. "We televised Frampton's last bout with Martinez and it was an excellent fight. Avalos is the number-one contender and we know he is eager to bring the belt back to the United States." IBF Super Bantamweight champion Carl Frampton Frampton of Belfast has a perfect record of 19-0 with 13 knockouts and won the title on September 6 when he defeated reigning champion Kiko Martinez with a 12-round unanimous decision. That bout was televised exclusively on AWE. The 27 year-old Frampton is a former Celtic champion. He won the Commonwealth title with a 4th round stoppage over Mark Quon. He defended the title with wins over Kris Hughes (15-1), and Prosper Ankrah (18-2). He won the IBF Intercontinental title with a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Raul Hirales and then stopped former world champion Steve Molitor (34-2) in 6 rounds. Frampton won the European title with a 9th round stoppage over Martinez and made one title defense over Jeremy Parodi (35-1-1). After a 2nd round stoppage win over Hugo Cazarez, Frampton captured the coveted world title on September 6. Avalos of Lancaster, California has a record of 25-2 with 19 knockouts. Number-one ranked contender Chris Avalos The 25 year-old turned professional in 2008 with a 3rd round stoppage over Juan Guerrero (1-0). He stayed undefeated for his first 16 bouts with wins over Constancio Alvarado (1-0-2), Christian Cruz (3-0), Andre Wilson (11-2-1) and Jose Nieves (17-1-3). He won the WBO NABO Bantamweight title with a 2nd round stoppage over Jhon Alberto Medina. Avalos captured the WBO Intercontinental & NABA USA Super Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Khabir Suleymanov (11-0). Avalos is currently riding a 6-fight winning streak and in that span he has defeated Yenifel Vicente (23-0-2), Jose Luis Ariaza (29-7-1), Drian Francisco (24-1-1) and Rolly Lunas (34-8-1). On May 31, 2014 he won the IBF Mandatory position with a 8th round stoppage over Yasutaka Ishimoto (24-6) in Macau, China. In his last bout, Avalos stopped Jose Cen Torres in 5 rounds on November 8 in Pharr, Texas. The start time and a full undercard will be announced shortly. Boxing fans can enjoy this amazing card on AWE available on AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 and 1147 in HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 and 669 in HD, and numerous regional cable providers across the nation. Please check www.awetv.com for boxing updates. About AWE LIVE BOXING AWE LIVE Boxing features live world title championship and elimination bouts showcasing today's most exciting fighters. Since the inception of AWE's live boxing events in 2011, AWE has earned multiple Boxing Writers Association of America nominations for "Fight of the Year" and has featured over thirty world class boxing events. In 2013, AWE showcased all live bouts featuring heavyweight David Price. AWE aired live the stunning upsets of Tony Thompson over David Price, along with Adonis Stevenson and Tony Bellew cards, who fought each other for the light Heavyweight championship; 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winner James DeGale. AWE brought boxing fans two of the most controversial bouts which saw Ricky Burns keep his Lightweight title against Ray Beltran. AWE fans have witnessed the explosive power of undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury multiple times on the network, including Fury's victory over Kevin Johnson. In 2014, AWE televised the crowning of lightweight champion Terence Crawford with his win over Burns as well as the exciting rematches between Carl Frampton and Kiko Martinez as well as Tony Bellew defeating Nathan Cleverly. About AWE - A Wealth of Entertainment A Wealth of Entertainment ("AWE") features a wide range of lifestyles and entertainment programming from exotic travel and outrageous homes to live world championship boxing. AWE is featured on over a hundred cable providers, including AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 and 1147 in HD and Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 and 669 in HD. For more information, please visit www.awetv.com.
This is going to be a good fight. Both tried to talk nicely to each other in the beginning but ended up with heated exchanges.
I don't understand why guys like Frampton don't just go and fight Rigo. I mean nobody expects them to win, but it's hardly a forgone conclusion. It's almost a hiding to nothing. And it's not like you have to be scared of him smashing your face in like with Golovkin. For example, Frampton could go fight Rigo, lose 117-111, 116-112 and 118-110, come back, stiffen Quigg in what remains a superfight locally, then make a fortune anyway. It's not like that loss compromises him and if he wins? Sky is the limit.
Just listened to Frampton on buncey's podcast. He says he wants Quigg next and then Rigo before the end of the year. We will see. The way boxing is nowadays, I remain skeptical
I'm not sure it's worth it though when it comes to Rigondeaux, people know just how good he is, it's no shame to lose to him. Frampton could lose and nobody think any less of him.
