CARL FRAMPTON WILL FIGHT ANDRÉS GUTIÉRREZ IN BELFAST

Northern Irishman Carl Frampton will return to the ring against Mexican Andres “Jaguar” Gutiérrez in a WBC featherweight title eliminator on July 29 in Belfast.

Frampton has not fought since he was defeated by Leo  Santa Cruz in January of this year.

“Jaguar” The 23-year-old Mexican has only  lost once in  his 35 fights and it was against another former world champion, Cristian Mijares.

“I am very happy for the opportunity.   I know it will be  a very difficult one, but I have everything to gain,” said the Mexican.

Frampton said: “I’m excited to fight again at home. I was waiting for another opportunity and what better to fight against  a great fighter “.