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Danny Garcia will help others by opening up about his mental struggles

Carl Frampton Opinion Danny Garcia’s honesty over his mental health struggles will help others change their lives

Boxing is regarded as a macho sport but there are people behind the tough image, so that is why Danny Garcia’s post-fight interview last Saturday was so important as his openness and honesty about his personal struggles can help others.

Michael Conlan needs to make sure he doesn't stay too long on the ropes and take too many shots

Carl Frampton Opinion Michael Conlan must stay off the ropes against the dangerous Miguel Marriaga

Michael Conlan could have taken a much less risky fight for his return to the ring at the SSE Arena on Saturday night, but to his credit he is jumping in with Miguel Marriaga who is a major threat despite being at the veteran stage of his career.

Carl Frampton is busier than he expected in retirement from boxing

‘Just say you’re going there for the money’: Carl Frampton on ‘bull****’ answers to big questions in boxing

On an April evening in Dubai last spring, Carl Frampton found himself sat on a stool in the corner of a ring in Caesars Palace. “F*** me,” he thought to himself. “This is gonna be a really difficult night.”

Carl Frampton has never hidden his love for Crusaders

Liam Beckett Opinion A fascinating Q&A session with Northern Ireland hero Carl Frampton

I’m taking a new direction with this week’s column by treating you to a one-on-one Question & Answer session I conducted with none other than my good mate and fellow Sunday Life columnist Carl Frampton. Our former dual World champion boxer is the greatest exponent of the sport to ever come out of our wee country and it was interesting to get an insight from Carl, who is no mean footballer either. In fact, having played in several charity games with our champ, I maintain he could have made it in the Irish League had he not chosen boxing instead!

Michael Conlan celebrates with his gold medal at the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Doha

Carl Frampton Opinion We bring home the medals, but Ulster remains the poor relation in Irish boxing

It has been disappointing to see yet another fall-out in Irish amateur boxing, but there have been issues since before I was part of Irish teams and also during my time there was friction and rivalries between Ulster and the other three provinces.

Joe Joyce celebrates his victory over Christian Hammer

Carl Frampton Opinion Joe Joyce has what it takes to trouble anyone – and I believe that even includes Tyson Fury

Joe Joyce is someone who I think can give anyone in the heavyweight division a really tough night and while there were flaws in his win over Christian Hammer last weekend at Wembley Arena, his high-tempo style and ability to take a shot will make him a problem for anyone.

Caoimhin Agyarko has a style that fight fans can get behind

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Carl Frampton Opinion Caoimhin Agyarko needs to be a hit at his new weight and then fight in Belfast so fans can get behind his journey

This Saturday night is an important one for Caoimhin Agyarko as he has his first fight at light-middleweight after four years as a middleweight and 11 straight wins.

Rising star John Paul Hale can deliver a medal in Birmingham

Carl Frampton Opinion Northern Ireland's boxers will deliver medal haul at the Commonwealth Games

Missing out on the Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest regrets of my boxing career. Representing Northern Ireland would have been so special. The boxers almost always deliver, and I believe the 2022 team will be bringing home a bag full of medals from Birmingham.

Daniel Dubois managed to retain his focus despite out-of-ring issues

Carl Frampton Opinion Daniel Dubois got the job done against Trevor Bryan, but I’ve never seen such a bizarre event

Daniel Dubois had a job to do on Saturday night against Trevor Bryan, but commentating on it from the BT Studio, I have to say the event was the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen.

Nonito Donaire will not want to sign off with the defeat inflicted by Naoya Inoue

Carl Frampton Opinion Nonito Donaire may have been downed, but I suspect he is not out and will be back for more

Like all boxing fans, I tuned in on Tuesday lunchtime to watch the rematch between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire and, while I was disappointed for Nonito, he was in good form when I chatted to him on a video call on Thursday morning.

Eddie Hearn put across a great argument on Good Morning Britain

Carl Frampton Opinion Eddie Hearn landed an impressive knockout blow on boxing’s critics when challenged live on TV

I was hugely impressed by how Eddie Hearn handled himself on Good Morning Britain last week when he was debating the merits of boxing with Peter McCabe, the Chief Executive of brain injury charity Headway.

Some familiar faces immortalised as figurines made by local artist Brian Tipping.

Belfast dad’s Wee Peeps action figures are bringing NI celebs down to size

Fancy having figures of some of Northern Ireland’s best-known faces on your mantelpiece?

Carl Frampton accuses US delegate Richard Neal of ‘stoking the fire’ in Northern Ireland

Former world champion Carl Frampton has apologised for an offensive word used in a tweet he posted about US congressman Richard Neal on Wednesday, stating that the Democrat “boils his blood”.

Dmitrii Bivol lands a shot on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez en route to his victory in Las Vegas

Carl Frampton Opinion Canelo isn’t slowing down, he just bit off more than he could chew in moving up for Dmitrii Bivol fight

I was hugely impressed with Dmitrii Bivol’s win over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez last week, but it just felt that Canelo moving up to light-heavyweight was a step too far this time rather than a sign of him slowing down.

Katie Taylor celebrates her big win over Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden

Carl Frampton Opinion Global superstar Katie Taylor should only settle for top billing at Croke Park for her next fight

I always expected it to be a good fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, but what they produced at Madison Square Garden last week was simply incredible.

Katie Taylor and her mother Bridget after her undisputed world lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie Taylor one of boxing’s greats, says Carl Frampton

Katie Taylor has joined the ranks of boxing’s greats, Carl Frampton has said.

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at a pre-fight press conference in Madison Square Garden

Carl Frampton Opinion I hope Katie Taylor has enough left in the tank to defeat Amanda Serrano on historic night for women’s boxing

Madison Square Garden will be the place to be on Saturday when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fight for Katie’s undisputed world lightweight title.

Josh Warrington hails his world title win over Kiko Martinez

Carl Frampton Opinion Josh Warrington is back on top, but Kiko Martinez can now retire as Spain’s greatest ever fighter

It's a reality of professional boxing that you have to be prepared to take your lumps to get to the very top — and the line between legal and illegal blows can be a fine one.

Ukrainian former heavyweight boxing world champion Wladimir Klitschko (centre) as his brother Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko comforts a neighbour who cries at the site where a bombing damaged residential buildings in Kyiv

Carl Frampton Opinion Fighting spirit of Ukraine ring stars like the Klitschkos, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk is so humbling

Like everyone, I have been watching the events in Ukraine with horror as families flee from war.

Michael Conlan at home with his fiancee Shauna Olali and their chidren Lusine and Michael. Credit: Colm O’Reilly

Michael Conlan's dramatic defeat 'the best fight I've ever seen', says Carl Frampton

Retired Northern Ireland Carl Frampton has said a match between Michael Conlan in which he suffered a 12th round knockout was “the best fight I’ve ever seen”.

Tyrone McKenna will see his stock rise by giving Regis Prograis a tough night

Carl Frampton Opinion Tyrone McKenna’s stock will rise if he gives Regis Prograis a tough night win, lose or draw

I have to give Tyrone McKenna all the credit in the world as he gets ready to take on former world light-welterweight champion Regis Prograis in Dubai on Saturday.

Actor Liam Neeson told of his joy at the Bill's passing

Liam Neeson: Passing of Integrated Education Bill is great encouragement for NI’s future

Movie star Liam Neeson has hailed the passing of new legislation to support integrated education as a “great encouragement” for the future of Northern Ireland.

Leigh Wood, promoter Eddie Hearn and Michael Conlan in Belfast

Carl Frampton Opinion Michael Conlan should see off Leigh Wood but the fact it’s not for full WBA world title shows the farce that boxing can be

This Saturday, I expect Michael Conlan to get his hands on the WBA regular featherweight title when he challenges Leigh Wood in Nottingham.

Old boys: Former world boxing champ Carl Frampton and Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough chat with Glengormley High School pupils Erin Badger, Ruby Maxwell and Holly Brasen. Credit: Peter Morrison

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‘My maths teacher told me I gave her the worst three years of her career’: Carl Frampton and Dean McCullough share stories at Glengormley High

Former World boxing champion Carl Frampton and BBC Radio One presenter Dean McCullough have been back in their old school to help inspire a new generation of pupils.

Kell Brook land a hammer blow on Amir Khan during their fight in Manchester

Carl Frampton Opinion I’d say to Kell Brook, ‘What is the use of money if you can’t count it?’ It’s time both he and Amir Khan retired

Kell Brook put in a sensational performance in Manchester despite the gamesmanship right up to the opening bell, but I think now is the right time for both he and Amir Khan to call it a day.

A knockout facility: Carl Frampton and Sophie Birch have a friendly bout in the new club’s ring. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Sparring partners: Frampton helps open new £585,000 boxing club in Tullycarnet

Former world boxing champion Carl Frampton and other special guests officially opened the sport’s newest facility in the city yesterday at Tullycarnet.

Carl Frampton during a sparring session ahead of his clash with Jerome Parodi in 2013

Carl Frampton Opinion Boxing chiefs need to step up their duty of care and put an end to excessive sparring

Boxing, as everyone knows, does so much good but there’s no doubt that the pro game has a dark side and I really feel it’s time that once and for all everyone in the sport faces up to the long-term effects that can be done to the brain.

Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally face off after years of talking

Carl Frampton Opinion Kell Brook will end Amir Khan’s career… they may be faded stars but the animosity between them is as real as ever

The last thing a boxer loses is his punching power — and that could be the key factor this Saturday night when, after years of talking, Kell Brook and Amir Khan finally get it on.

Rapt audience: Carl Frampton speaks at Clonard Monastery. Credit: Bernie Brown

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I’m too honest to be a politician, says cross-community champ Carl Frampton

Only a few miles separate Tigers Bay and Clonard Monastery.

Tyrone McKenna lands a blow on Jose Felix at the Falls Park. Credit: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

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Carl Frampton Opinion I reckon Tyrone McKenna will be able to give Regis Prograis a real war in Dubai

Tyrone McKenna has landed one of the biggest fights any Irish fighter has been involved in over the past decade — and believe me, it’s going to be an absolute war with Regis Prograis on March 19 in Dubai.