Jamel Herring puts Carl Frampton down twice, stops him in Round 6

Jamel Herring put Carl Frampton down twice and then stopped him in Round 6 to retain his 130-pound title on Saturday in Dubai.

Jamel Herring, a late bloomer, gave the best performance of his career at 35 years old.

The WBO 130-pound titleholder overcame a bad cut to dominate former two-division champ Carl Frampton before stopping him in the sixth round Saturday night at Caesars Bluewaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The victory was particularly gratifying for Herring (23-2, 11 KOs) after some suggested he quit in his most-recent outing, in which Jonathan Oquendo was disqualified for headbutting.

“It was an emotional roller coaster just getting here,” Herring said afterward. “My last outing wasn’t my best. People doubted me, they called me every name in the book. But even with the cut, I wasn’t going to give up, I wasn’t going to quit. … It was a great night.”

The fight was postponed three times, which made it difficult for both boxers. On top of that, Herring had to deal with his critics, who questioned his decision to tell the referee he couldn’t see instead of persevering in the Oquendo fight.

Well, none of that seemed to be on Herring’s mind on Saturday. If anything, it seemed to motivate him.

Herring, who had a significant height and reach advantage over Frampton, used his length to control the fight in the early rounds. His jab served as a barrier through which it was difficult for Frampton to pass. And when he did, he was met with crisp, accurate punches.

Then, in Round 4, things changed after it became clear that Herring was cut above the right eye – the same place as the Oquendo fight – early in the round. Suddenly the champion and challenger engaged in a fire fight, which allowed Frampton to do good work.

However, Herring, perhaps determined to show that he could fight through the cut, often got the better of inside exchanges.

The action continued in Round 5 until a straight left hand put Frampton on his behind about midway through the round. He seemed to be stunned by the punch but survived the remainder of the round.

Then, in the sixth, the two gave fans a phone-booth brawl until Herring sealed Frampton’s fate with the biggest punch of the fight, a left hook that rocked Frampton and put him on his back.

Frampton was able to get up but was easy prey. Herring landed a series of follow-up punches in attempt to put Frampton away before his corner finally screamed at the referee to stop the fight. And he did. The official time was 1:40 of Round 6.

Frampton had no excuses afterward.

“I just got beat by the better man,” he said. “I really struggle dto get inside him. He was sharpshooting from a distance, he had the perfect game plan. I have zero excuses.

“I had an amazing camp. I came into this fight to win it. I was just beaten by the better man.”

Frampton, 34, who was trying to become the first Irishman to win titles in three divisions, had said before the fight that he’d walk away from boxing if he lost. And they weren’t mere words.

“I said before I would retire if I lost this fight and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” he said. “I wanted to dedicate this fight to [late trainer] Billy McKee and my whole career to my wife and my kids. They’ve made such sacrifices. I’ve been away so long. I’ve missed them growing up, my own kids.

“I want to dedicate my life to my family now. … I just want to go home to my wife and kids.”

Of course, Herring can now build off his spectacular performance. The WBO had ordered the winner of Saturday’s fight to face No. 1 contender Shakur Stevenson, assuming Stevenson defeats Jeremiah Nakathila next month.

If that fight happens, the doubters, swayed by Stevenson’s remarkable gifts, will be out again. And Herring will be that much more motived.

Jamel Herring puts Carl Frampton down twice, stops him in Round 6

Jamel Herring put Carl Frampton down twice and then stopped him in Round 6 to retain his 130-pound title on Saturday in Dubai.

Jamel Herring, a late bloomer, gave the best performance of his career at 35 years old.

The WBO 130-pound titleholder overcame a bad cut to dominate former two-division champ Carl Frampton before stopping him in the sixth round Saturday night at Caesars Bluewaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The victory was particularly gratifying for Herring (23-2, 11 KOs) after some suggested he quit in his most-recent outing, in which Jonathan Oquendo was disqualified for headbutting.

“It was an emotional roller coaster just getting here,” Herring said afterward. “My last outing wasn’t my best. People doubted me, they called me every name in the book. But even with the cut, I wasn’t going to give up, I wasn’t going to quit. … It was a great night.”

The fight was postponed three times, which made it difficult for both boxers. On top of that, Herring had to deal with his critics, who questioned his decision to tell the referee he couldn’t see instead of persevering in the Oquendo fight.

Well, none of that seemed to be on Herring’s mind on Saturday. If anything, it seemed to motivate him.

Herring, who had a significant height and reach advantage over Frampton, used his length to control the fight in the early rounds. His jab served as a barrier through which it was difficult for Frampton to pass. And when he did, he was met with crisp, accurate punches.

Then, in Round 4, things changed after it became clear that Herring was cut above the right eye – the same place as the Oquendo fight – early in the round. Suddenly the champion and challenger engaged in a fire fight, which allowed Frampton to do good work.

However, Herring, perhaps determined to show that he could fight through the cut, often got the better of inside exchanges.

The action continued in Round 5 until a straight left hand put Frampton on his behind about midway through the round. He seemed to be stunned by the punch but survived the remainder of the round.

Then, in the sixth, the two gave fans a phone-booth brawl until Herring sealed Frampton’s fate with the biggest punch of the fight, a left hook that rocked Frampton and put him on his back.

Frampton was able to get up but was easy prey. Herring landed a series of follow-up punches in attempt to put Frampton away before his corner finally screamed at the referee to stop the fight. And he did. The official time was 1:40 of Round 6.

Frampton had no excuses afterward.

“I just got beat by the better man,” he said. “I really struggle dto get inside him. He was sharpshooting from a distance, he had the perfect game plan. I have zero excuses.

“I had an amazing camp. I came into this fight to win it. I was just beaten by the better man.”

Frampton, 34, who was trying to become the first Irishman to win titles in three divisions, had said before the fight that he’d walk away from boxing if he lost. And they weren’t mere words.

“I said before I would retire if I lost this fight and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” he said. “I wanted to dedicate this fight to [late trainer] Billy McKee and my whole career to my wife and my kids. They’ve made such sacrifices. I’ve been away so long. I’ve missed them growing up, my own kids.

“I want to dedicate my life to my family now. … I just want to go home to my wife and kids.”

Of course, Herring can now build off his spectacular performance. The WBO had ordered the winner of Saturday’s fight to face No. 1 contender Shakur Stevenson, assuming Stevenson defeats Jeremiah Nakathila next month.

If that fight happens, the doubters, swayed by Stevenson’s remarkable gifts, will be out again. And Herring will be that much more motived.

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton: What are the odds?

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton: What are the odds?

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton is essentially a 50-50 fight.

Herring, who defends his 130-pound title against Frampton on Saturday in Dubai (ESPN+), is a -120 favorite (BetMGM). That means you’d earn $100 if you bet $120 on the former U.S. Marine to win.

Frampton, a former two-division titleholder, is +105. A $100 wager would net you $105.

A draw is listed as +1600. Bet $100, win $1,600. And the odds of a knockout by Herring range from +2800 to +8000, depending on the round. Frampton’s range is +3300 to +8000.

Here are the odds on other specific outcomes:

  • Herring by KO/TKO, technical decision or DQ: +450
  • Herring by decision: +160
  • Frampton by decision: +175
  • Frampton by KO/TKO, technical decision or DQ: +500

The main card begins at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in the show.

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Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton: What are the odds?

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton: What are the odds?

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton is essentially a 50-50 fight.

Herring, who defends his 130-pound title against Frampton on Saturday in Dubai (ESPN+), is a -120 favorite (BetMGM). That means you’d earn $100 if you bet $120 on the former U.S. Marine to win.

Frampton, a former two-division titleholder, is +105. A $100 wager would net you $105.

A draw is listed as +1600. Bet $100, win $1,600. And the odds of a knockout by Herring range from +2800 to +8000, depending on the round. Frampton’s range is +3300 to +8000.

Here are the odds on other specific outcomes:

  • Herring by KO/TKO, technical decision or DQ: +450
  • Herring by decision: +160
  • Frampton by decision: +175
  • Frampton by KO/TKO, technical decision or DQ: +500

The main card begins at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in the show.

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Jamel Herring has legacy in mind going into fight with Carl Frampton

Jamel Herring has legacy in mind going into his title defense against Carl Frampton on Saturday in Dubai.

Jamel Herring realized a dream by winning a world title. Now it’s about legacy. And Carl Frampton, he believes, will help in that regard.

The 35-year-old junior lightweight champ defends against Frampton, 34, on Saturday at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (ESPN+).

It will be Herring’s third – and toughest, at least on paper – defense of the belt he won by easily outpointing Masayuki Ito in May 2019, after which he defeated Lamont Roach (UD) in November 2019 and Jonathan Oquendo (DQ) this past September.

A victory over the two-division titleholder and 2016 Fighter of the Year from Northern Ireland would be the biggest of his career.

“Yes, a win over Frampton would be a career-defining milestone,” Herring said. “You want to win a world title. OK, we win the world title. Well, what’s next? We had to successfully defend our title to be considered a real champion.

“I’m getting to the conversation of, ‘Oh, you want to face the other champions and the other big names,’ and Carl Frampton is a two-division world champion. He has done great things in his career.”

“Since November 2019, this fight has been talked about, and this is my moment. This is what I’ve worked for. This is what I’ve been asking for. This is a big fight for me now.”

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Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) had a rough 2020.

His defense against Oquendo was postponed twice after the titleholder tested positive for COVID-19. Then the fight itself was ugly, as an overmatched Oquendo was disqualified for repeated head butts after eight one-sided rounds. That was Herring’s only fight of the year.

So it’s no wonder that Herring seems unusually motivated going into the fight with Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs). The coronavirus and a difficult year are behind him and he has the fight he has coveted.

And he couldn’t care less that he has had to travel more than 7,000 miles for the fight. It seems nothing fazes the former soldier.

“I don’t have any doubts with the fight happening in Dubai because I’m a U.S. Marine,” he said. “I’ve fought everywhere, in terms of the battlefield or in the ring. If you guys remember, I was willing to face him in Belfast with no issue, in front of thousands of people.

“I was willing to give him that home field advantage because I wanted the fight that bad that I didn’t really care where the fight was at. As long as we had a ring and some gloves, I didn’t care.”

Now he just has to have his hand raised.

“The way I win this fight is just being me, the Jamel that won the world championship,” he said. “I have to bring that hunger back. I feel like my back is against the wall, even as the champion.”

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Jamel Herring has legacy in mind going into fight with Carl Frampton

Jamel Herring has legacy in mind going into his title defense against Carl Frampton on Saturday in Dubai.

Jamel Herring realized a dream by winning a world title. Now it’s about legacy. And Carl Frampton, he believes, will help in that regard.

The 35-year-old junior lightweight champ defends against Frampton, 34, on Saturday at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (ESPN+).

It will be Herring’s third – and toughest, at least on paper – defense of the belt he won by easily outpointing Masayuki Ito in May 2019, after which he defeated Lamont Roach (UD) in November 2019 and Jonathan Oquendo (DQ) this past September.

A victory over the two-division titleholder and 2016 Fighter of the Year from Northern Ireland would be the biggest of his career.

“Yes, a win over Frampton would be a career-defining milestone,” Herring said. “You want to win a world title. OK, we win the world title. Well, what’s next? We had to successfully defend our title to be considered a real champion.

“I’m getting to the conversation of, ‘Oh, you want to face the other champions and the other big names,’ and Carl Frampton is a two-division world champion. He has done great things in his career.”

“Since November 2019, this fight has been talked about, and this is my moment. This is what I’ve worked for. This is what I’ve been asking for. This is a big fight for me now.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo1dCGdJq6M

Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) had a rough 2020.

His defense against Oquendo was postponed twice after the titleholder tested positive for COVID-19. Then the fight itself was ugly, as an overmatched Oquendo was disqualified for repeated head butts after eight one-sided rounds. That was Herring’s only fight of the year.

So it’s no wonder that Herring seems unusually motivated going into the fight with Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs). The coronavirus and a difficult year are behind him and he has the fight he has coveted.

And he couldn’t care less that he has had to travel more than 7,000 miles for the fight. It seems nothing fazes the former soldier.

“I don’t have any doubts with the fight happening in Dubai because I’m a U.S. Marine,” he said. “I’ve fought everywhere, in terms of the battlefield or in the ring. If you guys remember, I was willing to face him in Belfast with no issue, in front of thousands of people.

“I was willing to give him that home field advantage because I wanted the fight that bad that I didn’t really care where the fight was at. As long as we had a ring and some gloves, I didn’t care.”

Now he just has to have his hand raised.

“The way I win this fight is just being me, the Jamel that won the world championship,” he said. “I have to bring that hunger back. I feel like my back is against the wall, even as the champion.”

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Carl Frampton plotting ‘perfect’ performance to dethrone Jamel Herring

Carl Frampton is plotting a “perfect” performance to dethrone Jamel Herring on Saturday in Dubai.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

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Carl Frampton has admitted that anything less than his ‘A game’ will not suffice if he is to become the first Irish three-weight world champion at the expense of Jamel Herring on Saturday.

Herring defends his junior lightweight title against former junior featherweight and featherweight beltholder Frampton at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai in what many experts believe is a 50-50 fight.

At 35 and 34, respectively, both champion and challenger are aware that they won’t have much time to rebuild if they leave the ring Saturday without the title. As a result, they are likely to pull out all the stops in the Middle East.

“For me to win this fight, I will need to be perfect,” he told Sky Sports. “If I carry out my game plan, I believe I will win this fight. Everything is aligning. I will expect the best Jamel Herring I have ever seen.

“His last performance was criticized. My own performance in my last fight wasn’t brilliant. I am prepared to be better. Hopefully Jamel is as well. I think the fact I got here early is certainly a benefit to me.

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“We will see what happens. I expect a big performance from Jamel and I am prepared for that. I am very proud of what I have done in my career so far. But the chance to go down as the only ever three-weight world champion in the whole island of Ireland, and only the fourth in Britain. …

“It will put me in an elite bunch of fighters across the world, and it would make me very proud to do it.”

Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) last fought on Sept. 5, when he defeated Jonathan Oquendo by an eighth-round disqualification after repeated head butts by the challenger. Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs) is coming off a seventh-round knockout of Darren Traynor on Aug. 15.

Carl Frampton plotting ‘perfect’ performance to dethrone Jamel Herring

Carl Frampton is plotting a “perfect” performance to dethrone Jamel Herring on Saturday in Dubai.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

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Carl Frampton has admitted that anything less than his ‘A game’ will not suffice if he is to become the first Irish three-weight world champion at the expense of Jamel Herring on Saturday.

Herring defends his junior lightweight title against former junior featherweight and featherweight beltholder Frampton at Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai in what many experts believe is a 50-50 fight.

At 35 and 34, respectively, both champion and challenger are aware that they won’t have much time to rebuild if they leave the ring Saturday without the title. As a result, they are likely to pull out all the stops in the Middle East.

“For me to win this fight, I will need to be perfect,” he told Sky Sports. “If I carry out my game plan, I believe I will win this fight. Everything is aligning. I will expect the best Jamel Herring I have ever seen.

“His last performance was criticized. My own performance in my last fight wasn’t brilliant. I am prepared to be better. Hopefully Jamel is as well. I think the fact I got here early is certainly a benefit to me.

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“We will see what happens. I expect a big performance from Jamel and I am prepared for that. I am very proud of what I have done in my career so far. But the chance to go down as the only ever three-weight world champion in the whole island of Ireland, and only the fourth in Britain. …

“It will put me in an elite bunch of fighters across the world, and it would make me very proud to do it.”

Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) last fought on Sept. 5, when he defeated Jonathan Oquendo by an eighth-round disqualification after repeated head butts by the challenger. Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs) is coming off a seventh-round knockout of Darren Traynor on Aug. 15.

Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton set for Feb. 27 in London

Jamel Herring is scheduled to defend his 130-pound title against Carl Frampton on Feb. 27 in London.

Jamel Herring is set to face his biggest test yet. Carl Frampton is poised to make history.

Herring will defend his junior lightweight title against Frampton, a former two-division titleholder and 2016 Fighter of the Year, on Feb. 27 in London (ESPN+), according to multiple reports.

Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) will be making his third defense of the belt he won by easily outpointing Masayuki Ito in May 2019. He defeated Lamont Roach by a unanimous decision the following November and beat Jonathan Oquendo by disqualification after eight rounds because of repeated head butts this past September.

The Oquendo fight was scheduled for July but it was postponed twice because Herring tested positive for COVID-19 two times.

Frampton, who won titles at 122 and 126 pounds, will be attempting to become the first fighter from Northern Ireland to become a three-division champ.

The Herring-Frampton fight was originally planned for June in Belfast but it was pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“I’m really excited that the fight is finally happening,” Herring said. “More importantly it’ll be an honor to share the ring with a true warrior and class act such as Carl Frampton. It may be the biggest fight of my career to date, but I’ll be more than ready for the task ahead.

“There’s a lot on the line, and I know he’s aiming to make history. But he’ll have to wait another day because I plan on returning home with my title in hand.

“I’ve been training very hard for this fight, and went back to what got me to my world title from sparring the likes of Terence Crawford and other top talent across the nation. I can’t wait to put on a great show!”

Said Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs): “I’m delighted to finally get a date nailed down for this fight that has now been talked about for over a year. I have the upmost respect for Jamel as a fighter and as a man.

“But there is nobody stopping me on becoming the island of Ireland’s only ever three weight world champ, one of Britain’s only ever three-weight world champions and potentially have one foot in the Hall of Fame.”