Finishing line in sight for Carl Frampton

It would seem an exaggeration to suggest time is ticking on Carl Frampton’s ring career, but mileage is certainly on the mind of trainer Shane McGuigan.

Ahead of tomorrow’s bout against Mexican Andres Guiterrez at Belfast’s SSE Odyssey Arena, there was mixed talk at yesterday’s final pre-fight press conference.

On one hand, Frampton labelled speculation linking him to world-title fights against ‘star’ names later this year as being “disrespectful” of the challenge presented by Guiterrez; on the other, the Belfast native insisted he is “the boss” when it comes to fighting in his home city.