Carl Frampton is a knockout as he defeats Chris Avalos

The IBF super-bantamweight champion successfully defended his world title on Saturday night, stopping 25-year-old Californian challenger Chris Avalos (25-3) in the fifth round to extend his undefeated record to 20-0 (14 knockouts).

While a 9,000-plus capacity crowd at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena provided the raucous atmosphere which has become a feature of Frampton fight nights, the champion now seems likely to travel for his next defence.

And no matter where the destination for his next fight is, the 28-year-old Jackal will prowl any ring with the same killer instinct, according to his trainer, Shane McGuigan.