Carl Frampton

Carl Frampton MBE, born on February 21, 1987, is a Northern Irish former professional boxer celebrated for his remarkable career from 2009 to 2021. A two-weight world champion, he held the IBF super bantamweight title from 2014 to 2016, the WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title in 2016, and the WBA (Super) featherweight title from 2016 to 2017. Known for his technical prowess and resilience, Frampton became the first Irish boxer to win world titles in two weight classes. Honored with an MBE for his contributions to boxing, he remains a significant figure in Northern Ireland’s sporting history.

Personal Information

Full Name: Carl Frampton MBE.

Date of Birth: February 21, 1987.

Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Nationality: Northern Irish.

Nickname: “The Jackal.”

Professional Boxing Career: Active from 2009 to 2021.

Weight Classes: Competed in super bantamweight and featherweight divisions.

Major Titles Held:

IBF super bantamweight title (2014–2016).

WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title (2016).

WBA (Super) featherweight title (2016–2017).

Historic Achievement: First Irish boxer to win world titles in two weight classes.

Honors: Awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to boxing.

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