Barry McGuigan believes Saturday’s world-title unification clash is the most important fight of Carl Frampton’s career as the Belfast native prepares to finally meet long-time rival Scott Quigg. 

“It came as a big surprise and it was actually Barry (McGuigan) who told me the good news.”

It ended with Carl Frampton enjoying that most familiar vantage point, the elevated view of his surroundings as trainer Shane McGuigan raised him aloft in victory.

There is little need to shell out any dollars on a historical guide to the city of El Paso. 

Barry McGuigan sits still for just a moment in Belfast’s Europa Hotel as he contemplates his answer. 

Barry McGuigan is hoping for the perfect birthday present from his protégé tomorrow night, with the Clones Cyclone calling on Carl Frampton to deliver a knockout in his first world-title defence.