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 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Richie Woodhall
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Carl Frampton looks like someone who has done it all before. It looks as if he is the home fighter. He is up for it."

    Carl FramptonImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 23:01

    The roars for Frampton are deafening.

  3. Postpublished at 23:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Ben Dirs
    BBC Sport at the Manchester Arena

    "There's still nothing like a big fight. Not football, not rugby, not cricket, not anything."

  4. Postpublished at 23:00

    "This is the main event of the evening, 12 rounds of boxing for the WBA and IBF super-bantamweight championship of the world.

    "And now ladies and gentlemen, the fighters are in the ring and they are ready.

    "For the thousands in attendance and the millions watching around the world... let's get ready to rummmmbbbblllleeeeeee!"

  5. Postpublished at 22:59

    Here comes Buffer.....

    Michael BufferImage source, PA
  6. Postpublished at 22:58 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Tony Bellew
    European cruiserweight champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Too much is placed on unbeaten records. There are great fighters who have lost fights. It's not about unbeaten records, it's about how you come back from losses. So there will be plenty of opportunities for the loser after this fight."

  7. Postpublished at 22:58

    Remember, neither of these men have ever been beaten. They are two of Britain's 12 world champions. That will be 11 by the end of the night. Someone's unblemished record is going in the bin.

  8. Postpublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Tony Bellew
    European cruiserweight champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. I have never seen an atmosphere like this in all of my years of boxing."

  9. Postpublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Ben Dirs
    BBC Sport at the Manchester Arena

    "It is rocking and rolling in the Manchester Arena. I'm not sure I can remember a buzz like this since Hatton-Tszyu. Stand by for rumbling. I'm going for Frampton on points, narrow decision..."

    James Nesbitt, AP McCoy and Martin O'NeillImage source, PA
  10. Postpublished at 22:56

    Not entirely sure on Frampton's walk-on. I'm told it's Belfast Child by Simple Minds. Do confirm if you can. Then into what sounds like Rihanna. He certainly looks the more apprehensive of the two men.

  11. Postpublished at 22:55

    Frampton shown wearing a white hood. Boos again - more boos than cheers for both men so far. How bizarre. Having said that, when Buffer calls outs his name, the Manchester Arena explodes.

    Carl FramptonImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 22:53 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Tony Bellew
    European cruiserweight champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I think Scott Quigg looks calm but a little bit drawn around the face and not as full as he usually does. He doesn't look full. This 10lb rule could have been a factor."

    Scott QuiggImage source, PA
  13. Postpublished at 22:53

    The boos don't seem to be affecting Quigg, mind. Very relaxed. Some last minute grease applied to the face, some words from trainer Joe Gallagher. 

    Scott QuiggImage source, PA
  14. Postpublished at 22:52

    I tell you what, Carl Frampton will have to go a long way to win the battle of the walk-on tunes. Quigg is in to Rock n Roll star by Oasis. A belter. He is getting absolute pelters, though.

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    Neil McGran, Belfast: Frampton to win on a sixth round knock out. Big shout out to my mum, who is watching the fight with me.

  16. Postpublished at 22:50

    Quigg first, shown on the big screen prowling the hallway in a black T-shirt. Lots of boos. He might as well be in Belfast.

    Scott QuiggImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Mike Costello
    BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

    "Carl Frampton believes he is the better all-round fighter, and has more options to win the fight. But it's very difficult to call. Some great boxing minds are split on this one."  

  18. Postpublished at 22:49

    By the way, if you're wondering what a super-bantamweight is, these lads come in between 54 and 55kg. Very, very lean. UFC superstar Ronda Rousey is 61 kg...

  19. Postpublished at 22:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016

    Richie Woodhall
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I think Carl Frampton will use his feet and not get dragged into a toe-to-toe battle, and I think he'll win on points."

    Carl FramptonImage source, Reuters
  20. Postpublished at 22:48

    The music stops, the crowd roars. Nearly time. Here comes Michael Buffer. "Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Manchester, England, where the whole world is watching."