Carl Frampton is taking over New York this week.
The Belfast-born World Champion was guest of the New York Mets on Wednesday ahead of his WBA (Super) featherweight title bout against Leo Santa Cruz in Brooklyn on Saturday night.
.@RealCFrampton at @CitiField tonight! He prepares for his fight at @barclayscenter on Saturday. #SantaCruzFrampton pic.twitter.com/5tRGPGYzBz
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 27, 2016
Frampton remains unbeaten in his professional career, and has had three successful title defences since becoming World Champion in 2014. The move-up in weight, and the opposition makes the bout against Santa Cruz the toughest of the 29-year-old's career.
Whatever happens on Saturday night, at least The Jackal, will have the support of the Queens-based team.
Carl Frampton, Shane McGuigan and Barry McGuigan with Mets first baseman James Loney. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry
Carl Frampton with Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry
Carl Frampton. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry
Carl Frampton. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry
The Belfast boxer spoke to Off the Ball last week ahead of the fight, in what is undoubtedly the biggest test of Frampton's illustrious, unbeaten career.
