Summary

  • Frampton wins unification fight in Manchester

  • Northern Ireland's Frampton now IBF and WBA champion

  • England's Quigg was the WBA champion

  • Two judges gave it 116-112 to Frampton, the other had it 115-113 to Quigg

  1. Postpublished at 23:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Richie Woodhall
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Scott Quigg started far too slowly, but the pace has carried on. That is playing into Frampton's hands. Quigg's feet are too slow. It's as if he hasn't had a warm-up."

    Scott QuiggImage source, Reuters
  2. Postpublished at 23:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Mike Costello
    BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

    "It's another difficult round to score, with so few punches landed. But there's a really confident air about Frampton."

  3. Postpublished at 23:15

    On the stools a quarter of the way through this fight. More like chess than boxing.

  4. Round threepublished at 23:14

    For all the non-action, you feel Frampton is in control. Every time Quigg comes forward, Frampton is outta Dodge.

    Carl Frampton and Scott QuiggImage source, Reuters
  5. Round threepublished at 23:13

    Still no real engagement, like two teens at the school disco, embarrassed to ask the other to dance. The noise level has dropped.

  6. Round threepublished at 23:12

    Quigg hides behind his white gloves as Frampton throws some exploratory lefts. He's working behind that left paw, but that's really the only thing that's happening. 

    Carl Frampton and Scott QuiggImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Richie Woodhall
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Quigg has given away the first two rounds. Frampton is on thin ice, though, because his left hand is so low that he's open to a right hand over the top."  

  8. Postpublished at 23:11 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Tony Bellew
    European cruiserweight champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I feel both guys are very apprehensive and scared to open up. Frampton has landed the better jabs, but they're only landing on the forehead of Quigg."

  9. Postpublished at 23:11

    If you've paid for this fight, you might want to ask for one sixth of your money back.

  10. Round twopublished at 23:10

    Again Quigg comes with a big overhand right, but Frampton's movement is quicker than a hiccup. Quigg can't get close at the end of the second stanza.

    Carl Frampton and Scott QuiggImage source, Reuters
  11. Round twopublished at 23:09 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    More intent from Frampton, some straight lefts. At the moment, Quigg looks a little paralysed. Here comes Quigg, but Frampton's feet get him away.

  12. Round twopublished at 23:08

    "Don't be afraid to shoot the right hand," says Quigg's cornerman Joe Gallagher. Frampton has the middle of the ring once more at the start of the second. The crowd sing, Eddie Hearn leans forward in the front row. Still not a punch of note.

  13. Postpublished at 23:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Richie Woodhall
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Very tentative round. I'd just edge it towards Frampton. Quigg hardly scored anything. They both look nervous."

  14. End of round onepublished at 23:06

    That was a massive anti-climax. Barely a punch landed.

  15. Round onepublished at 23:05

    Literally nothing happening yet, lots of shadow chasing, lots of sniffing each other out.  

    Carl Frampton and Scott QuiggImage source, Reuters
  16. Round onepublished at 23:04

    Quigg in black, Frampton in red and white. They are singing for Quigg. Frampton in the middle of the ring, Quigg dancing around him, slightly more defensive.

  17. Postpublished at 23:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Mike Costello
    BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

    "The noise and the atmosphere here is in danger of bursting the walls..."

  18. Round Onepublished at 23:03

    Under way....

  19. Postpublished at 23:02

    Last instructions from the referee. "Obey my commands at all times."

    Carl FramptonImage source, PA
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    #bbcboxing

    Ben Webb: Frampton in round 4!!! Going to be explosive!

    Stephen Collins: The Jackal's ready to pounce! Framps is such a role model & hero to everyone in NI. Love the man. C'mon son.

    Jack Burns: Frampton to win this one, by knockout.

    Rob Thomas: Good luck Scott Quigg.