Carl Frampton v Leo Santa Cruz

[Master]

FRAMPTON'S SANTA CRUZ SHOWDOWN CONTFIRMED FOR BOXNATION IN THE UK & IRELAND

One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated matchups has landed exclusively live on BoxNation with undefeated Irish sensation Carl Frampton taking on unbeaten Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz next Saturday night (July 30).

The sizzling showdown between two of the world’s very best fighters has long been mooted but at the Barclays Center in New York on July 30th someone’s perfect record will be lost in a clash that on paper is a fight of the year contender. Both Frampton and Santa Cruz are aggressive fighters who refuse to take a back step, making this battle one not to miss.
Belfast’s Frampton, with a record of 22 wins and 14 KOs, has vacated his Super-Bantamweight World Titles to make the move up to the 126-pound division where he will challenge Mexican star Santa Cruz (32 wins and 18 KOs), for the WBA Super World Featherweight Championship.

This latest challenge for Frampton comes hot on the heels of his one sided victory back in February 2016 against former World Champion Scott Quigg in Manchester. Frampton, trained and mentored by father and son duo Barry and Shane McGuigan has set his sights on conquering a second weight division, for the same title Barry McGuigan previously held during his illustrious career.

The acquisition of Santa Cruz v Frampton adds yet another mouth-watering fight to the BoxNation schedule, which is set to air a host of top fights over the coming weeks including Terence Crawford v Viktor Postol and pound-for-pound star Canelo Alvarez v Liam Smith.

"I've never been to New York before and I’m looking forward to this big opportunity to put on a show for new fans in a new city,” said Santa Cruz. “I always fight for the fans and I'm excited to be able to do that somewhere I haven't been before. Frampton is a good fighter. He has power and skills and he moves when he has to, but he has a weak chin. When he gets caught with a good punch, he goes down. He doesn't like pressure and I have that. I'm looking forward to putting on an exciting show at the Barclays Center and I hope I leave with lots of new fans."
“I am in terrific shape, I feel fantastic in the gym and I am ready for the biggest fight of my career,” said Frampton. “On July 30 I will become a two weight world champion. I
respect Leo Santa Cruz, he is a great fighter and person, but I am preparing meticulously to overcome any challenge he brings. I cannot wait to hear the crowd at Barclays Center. It is my first time boxing in New York, where some of the greatest fights have taken place. I know there will be a large number of fans travelling from the UK and Ireland but there is also a huge Irish American audience and I am eager to show them all what I can do.”

Carl Frampton’s manager and Promoter Barry McGuigan "We are thrilled that BoxNation will broadcast the biggest fight of Carl Frampton's career to date against undefeated three weight world champion Leo Santa Cruz. This contest has all the ingredients needed to be fight of the year, as the all-action style of Santa Cruz collides with Frampton's counter-punching and power. A Frampton victory would see Carl become the first Northern Irishman in history to win world titles at two weight classes. New York is a prestigious fighting city where some of the greatest fights in history have taken place so there could be no better venue for this great match up. Watch it live and exclusively on Boxnation on July 30th, fight fans you are in for a treat."

Frank Warren, Chairman of BoxNation, said: “We are delighted to have landed this fight exclusively live on BoxNation. It is great to have Carl back fighting on our channel, the same place he won his first World Title back in 2014.”
Both Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz are renowned for their exciting and all-action fighting styles. This is a genuine 50-50 fight and one that has been talked about for a while, so we are very pleased that BoxNation will be the UK and Irish broadcaster of a showdown that has all the makings to go down in the history of the sport.”
Frampton v Santa Cruz is exclusively live on BoxNation

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[Batman]

I was talking about this and I said that it has barely been publicized at all, how come it took so long for BoxNation to get it confirmed on their channel?

[powerpuncher]

Ya, this is a fight that slipped through the cracks. Probably because frampton looked less than stellar in his last fight. Still a good fight though. Santa Cruz wins by KO

[Ron Swanson]

It should say Frampton gave up his titles to avoid fighting Rigondeaux. Because he wanted no part of that.

[powerpuncher]

It should say Frampton gave up his titles to avoid fighting Rigondeaux. Because he wanted no part of that.

True but he will get KO'd by Santa Cruz so he has no good option at this point.

[Dark Lord Al]

If Quigg had put his work rate up earlier he would have beaten Frampton , Cruz wins this by KO in an easy fight.

[Master]

Forget you all!

Frampton wins by a boxing masterclass.

[erics44]

I think Frampton wins, he wont be bullied like other santa cruz opponents he has too much class

[Silkeyjoe]

I think Frampton is the bet here. He is nearly 5/2 on Pinnacle! I make Cruz a slight fav. Think Frampton will win the early rounds easily before Cruz starts to get into the fight. Could see a very close decision either way. Very decent undercard too. Farmer Redkach looks a great matchup as does Rabchenko Harrison. Looking forward to this one.

[Primo Carnera]

Santa Cruz is too busy and too big for Frampton and I'm not sure how Frampton is going to get inside to get his punches off because Santa Cruz must have a big reach advantage (as would almost anyone in that division against Frampton).
I can see a couple of flash knockdowns against Frampton, but he won't be particularly hurt and it should go the distance.
And as the fight goes on, Frampton will have to take more risks, which should make for an entertaining fight.

[Silkeyjoe]

Santa Cruz is too busy and too big for Frampton and I'm not sure how Frampton is going to get inside to get his punches off because Santa Cruz must have a big reach advantage (as would almost anyone in that division against Frampton).
I can see a couple of flash knockdowns against Frampton, but he won't be particularly hurt and it should go the distance.
And as the fight goes on, Frampton will have to take more risks, which should make for an entertaining fight.

I dont think Cruz is any bigger or stronger than Quigg (I may be wrong but would imagine Quigg is taller). In fact Id have Quigg v Cruz as a very close fight.

Ive never rated Cruz to be honest. He is good at everything but not great anywhere. I think Frampton could make him look silly.

[Primo Carnera]

Santa Cruz is too busy and too big for Frampton and I'm not sure how Frampton is going to get inside to get his punches off because Santa Cruz must have a big reach advantage (as would almost anyone in that division against Frampton).
I can see a couple of flash knockdowns against Frampton, but he won't be particularly hurt and it should go the distance.
And as the fight goes on, Frampton will have to take more risks, which should make for an entertaining fight.

I dont think Cruz is any bigger or stronger than Quigg (I may be wrong but would imagine Quigg is taller). In fact Id have Quigg v Cruz as a very close fight.

Ive never rated Cruz to be honest. He is good at everything but not great anywhere. I think Frampton could make him look silly.

Make him look silly eh? Hmmm , we'll see. You could be right......or it could be yet another example of Brits bigging up British and Irish fighters and showing a lack of respect for foreign fighters.
Come to think of it, not just Boxing, every sport. 😉😄

[Silkeyjoe]

Santa Cruz is too busy and too big for Frampton and I'm not sure how Frampton is going to get inside to get his punches off because Santa Cruz must have a big reach advantage (as would almost anyone in that division against Frampton).
I can see a couple of flash knockdowns against Frampton, but he won't be particularly hurt and it should go the distance.
And as the fight goes on, Frampton will have to take more risks, which should make for an entertaining fight.

I dont think Cruz is any bigger or stronger than Quigg (I may be wrong but would imagine Quigg is taller). In fact Id have Quigg v Cruz as a very close fight.

Ive never rated Cruz to be honest. He is good at everything but not great anywhere. I think Frampton could make him look silly.

Make him look silly eh? Hmmm , we'll see. You could be right......or it could be yet another example of Brits bigging up British and Irish fighters and showing a lack of respect for foreign fighters.
Come to think of it, not just Boxing, every sport. 😉😄

Im Irish so would not be very likely to big up a British fighter unless I really thought he was good.

Its funny you say that because there has been a big move towards Cruz with the bookies for this fight. Can get 5/2 on Frampton who opened up less than 6/4. Looks like the vegas line is driving this so think the US lads are underrating the foreign fighter this time.

[Silkeyjoe]

Just for clarification I think Cruz is correctly the fav here. I gave him about a 55% chance of winning but the value is with Frampton with odds suggesting he just has a 28% chance of winning.

I think Frampton will win the early rounds with Cruz finishing strong. Really could go either way but think you have to be mad to back Cruz at 1.4 or less.

[Primo Carnera]

Just for clarification I think Cruz is correctly the fav here. I gave him about a 55% chance of winning but the value is with Frampton with odds suggesting he just has a 28% chance of winning.

I think Frampton will win the early rounds with Cruz finishing strong. Really could go either way but think you have to be mad to back Cruz at 1.4 or less.

55% chance, 28% chance, it doesn't really matter does it ? at the end of the day , bets are only value if they are winning bets.
Here's an example of what I mean. Floyd v Manny, Floyd was ALWAYS going to win that fight, so Manny was still always going to lose and it didn't matter if he was 4/1 or 20/1.