12/08/2016

Thousands Expected To Attend Homecoming Event For Carl Frampton

Thousands of people are expected to attend a homecoming event for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton.

The man from Tiger's Bay won the WBA featherweight title after he defeated Leo Santa Cruz in New York.

He is the first Northern Irish boxer to win world championships at two different weights.

The event will take place at the City Hall between 6pm and 7pm tonight, 12 August.

Entry is on a first come first served basis.

(CD)




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