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Carl Frampton stops Luke Jackson to set up Josh Warrington fight

By Michael MorrowBBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Last updated on .From the section Boxingcomments56

Carl Frampton stopped Luke Jackson in the ninth round of their featherweight contest in Belfast on Saturday night.

The win at Windsor Park sets up a shot at the IBF world title held by Leeds boxer Josh Warrington.

Frampton, 31, dominated throughout and Jackson's corner threw the towel in as the home fighter teed off on the previously unbeaten Australian.

The Northern Irishman dropped his opponent a round earlier with an explosive body shot.

The two-weight world champion produced an impressive performance in front of 24,000 fans, many of whom were soaked by a Belfast downpour.

IBF champion Warrington was ringside and after the bout Frank Warren, promoter of both fighters, confirmed that the pair will meet for Warrington's belt during 2018.

Frampton v Warrington 'is on' - Warren

'I want to be a champion' says Frampton

Frampton and Warrington expressed an interest in making the match-up happen while Warren said the fight will happen "definitely this year", adding: "It is on."

"This was unreal," Frampton said. "The atmosphere was special, the crowd was fantastic and they made my dream come true. It was unbelievable from start to finish.

"I know myself I still have it but I have to prove it with performances like that. Warrington is a different fight all together, I know that. I want it and it's an easy fight to make. It makes sense."

Warrington added: "He performed well. He looked nice and relaxed in there and I am looking to get the fight.

"I have got a lot of respect for him but this is boxing and you want to fight the best."

Following on from his victory over Nonito Donaire in April, this was another technical masterclass from Frampton.

The interim WBO title-holder's shot variety and elusive footwork ensured he controlled proceedings from the opening bell, with Jackson's brightest period coming in the opening exchanges of the fifth.

With his opponent's right eye closing over, Frampton landed a shuddering uppercut in the sixth before a left hook and a body shot sent Jackson to the canvas two rounds later.

The Australian's hands dropped in the next round, forcing his corner to intervene and end the contest, giving Frampton his first stoppage since beating Chris Avalos in February 2015.

'I didn't come here for an Ulster breakfast' - Josh Warrington

'Encouragement for Warrington' - analysis

Former world middleweight champion Andy Lee on BBC Radio 5 live:

Josh Warrington will be encouraged with what he saw tonight - it was not the most perfect performance. There were moments of Jackson success as Frampton has some marks on him. In the end, his extra size and class proved the difference. He probably felt Jackson's power and knew he couldn't be hurt.

Former flyweight world champion Dave McAuley on BBC Radio Ulster:

Carl was a lot better than Jackson. I do firmly believe he will beat Josh Warrington. If I were Warrington, Carl Frampton would be the last person I would fight, especially in a voluntary defence.

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  • Comment posted by James, at 09:33 19 Aug 2018

    I met Carl 2 days after winning his first world title v Martinez. He was in Tesco doing the family shop with his wife and daughter, still had time to talk to everyone. Really down to earth and nice guy. Fantastic boxer and credit to NI. He looked sharp last night.

  • Comment posted by GTI, at 08:13 19 Aug 2018

    6.@cyderdelic

    See how you conveniently failed to mention Michael Conlon also walking Frampton into the ring last night. The best man at his wedding, Paddy Barnes, was also at ringside. And how you can blame Carl for idiots on twitter is beyond me.

    Typical troll, making something out of nothing.

  • Comment posted by Royser, at 07:09 19 Aug 2018

    I didn't think it was a great fight night, with Fury 1/100 and Frampton 1/50 those prices tell you all you need to know about how one sided these contests were. A real damp squib.

  • Comment posted by Lee, at 09:04 19 Aug 2018

    Being from Leeds I will be cheering Josh on but Carl Frampton is another level. His speed and power are top draw. Not sure what Josh was on about saying he saw weaknesses in Frampton but it will be a great fight unlike those fat blokes before him

  • Comment posted by Denbo, at 01:23 19 Aug 2018

    It seemed very one sided

  • Comment posted by george, at 01:18 19 Aug 2018

    Well done Carl brave as a 🐯

  • Comment posted by U16700934, at 08:46 19 Aug 2018

    what an orchestrated farce. warren and next competitor conveniently lined up for post fight appearance. tainted if you ask me.

  • Comment posted by U17068751, at 14:28 19 Aug 2018

    Leave the religion out of it ya bloons. Carl doesn't care about that b.s or politics.

  • Comment posted by TonyMaxzzz, at 02:41 19 Aug 2018

    carl will have too much for warrington

  • Comment posted by David1967, at 10:54 19 Aug 2018

    Good boxing match,Jackson had never lost a bout until last night,Jackson had a lot to gain from this fight,Frampton had a lot to lose if he was beaten.
    Framptons class shone threw in the end,the Warrington fight will be a massive fight for both men,Frampton is usually underdog when he fights an English boxer,look at quigg,I can see the same result if Frampton fights Warrington.

  • Comment posted by VulcanBomber , at 10:16 19 Aug 2018

    Australians don't make good boxers.

  • Comment posted by MX, at 09:17 19 Aug 2018

    Well done Frampton.
    People will say it was too easy for you that it looked like a "practice" fight. You can only beat who is infront of you.

  • Comment posted by HackneyClaret, at 08:58 19 Aug 2018

    This was a fight, at least the Belfast crowd got something to cheer about, better than the absolutely embarrassing debacle that went on just before it that is stealing all the headlines. Frampton Warrington will go down as one of the greats, cannot wait. This is real boxing.

  • Comment posted by Billy boy 1, at 05:31 19 Aug 2018

    Great fight and Frampton well done .I am looking forward to your next fight to . Tyson Fury to great result to as had he have lost career over and Paddy Barnes even though you lost you did your best to .All in all a great nite of boxing last night in Belfast .

  • Comment posted by benjie, at 15:46 19 Aug 2018

    Auchen@46
    As I said to Marie - 'point me out a single sectarian comment i've ever posted', when she made the same hilarious assertion. She couldn't, nor can you.
    Point proven.

  • Comment posted by benjie, at 13:54 19 Aug 2018

    David1967
    Grow up, this is about a boxing match.

  • Comment posted by George, at 11:31 19 Aug 2018

    Well done Carl great performance again as everyone should know in this game there isn't any easy fights

  • Comment posted by Knorr, at 22:48 19 Aug 2018

    I came on here to congratulate Fury and Co and I see this

    @25 The Whole World owes them

    You and your pals Muller, Knorr, etc
    --------------

    TWWot I have never bought anything other than praises to the sport hys

    Don't you ever disrespect my name again
    You go around with a chip on your shoulder
    Make sure your head doesn't end up in a bag of chips

  • Comment posted by David1967, at 14:02 19 Aug 2018

    Yes,it's about a boxing match,Carl Frampton fought a good fight and won,he represents northern ireland, I am proud to be from Northern Ireland, some people are not.

  • Comment posted by benjie, at 11:38 19 Aug 2018

    The world@22
    Posting to yourself now - "@22"?
    Well done!

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