Summary

  • Carl Frampton beats Nonito Donaire on points for WBO interim featherweight world title

  • Amir Khan KOs Phil lo Greco in 40 seconds on comeback

  1. Farewellpublished at 00:30 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    That's it for this live text. One fight that was over inside 40 seconds and one that went the distance, both cracking in their own ways.

    The report of Carl Frampton's impressive points victory over Nonito Donaire is here.

    And the report of Amir Khan's stunning round one knockout of Phil lo Greco is here.

    Keep an eye out for a special Costello & Bunce podcast coming soon too. You'll be able to download it here.

    Thank you and good night.

  2. Postpublished at 00:27 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Carl Frampton revealed that he wanted 'Something Inside So Strong' for his ring walk instead of 'Can't Hold Us'.

    His trainer Jamie Moore says 'The Jackal' is not happy about the mix-up.

    He'll be happy with the performance at least.

  3. 'I'd love to fight Valdez'published at 00:23 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Carl Frampton on a world title fight at Belfast's Windsor Park: "It's going to be hard to describe.

    "I'd love Valdez. Selby or Warrington - either of them. I'd want to fight Santa Cruz for a third time but that's not going to happen.

    "I want a world title and that's it.

    "They will think it's a good performance. I showed a different side recently. I'm a boxer and I can box. I've got a lot of different things to my game. It was a boxing masterclass at times."

  4. What next for Frampton?published at 00:22 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    So Carl Frampton has secured the WBO interim featherweight title and could line up a bout against the full champion Oscar Valdez, depending on the Mexican's future plans and recovery from a broken jaw.

    Otherwise, the winner of IBF world champion Lee Selby against Josh Warrington on 19 May could be on the cards.

    An all-British bout this summer at Windsor Park?

  5. Frampton beats Donairepublished at 00:18 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Carl Frampton, speaking to BBC Sport: "I showed patience throughout, he's a dangerous sharpshooter who could punch.

    "People say power may die towards the end but he hurt me in the 11th. But I've been hit worse.

    "I had a simple game plan - use my jab from outside and went I got close, stay close. I started to bully him on the inside.

    "I felt fresh. I looked at the ring cards and could see the rounds and in the 10th I felt great, not tired at all.

    "The most scientific training camp I've ever had and a huge credit to everyone involved."

  6. Frampton beats Donairepublished at 00:14 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Carl Frampton on BT Sport: "Nonito Donaire was dangerous from start to finish. I stuck to the game plan and at times my boxing was beautiful.

    There is only one thing on my mind at the moment - a world title fight at Windsor Park and I can't wait to get there.

    "He was a sharp puncher throughout. In the 11th round I was definitely hurt but I survived it and that's what champions do.

    "My trainer Jamie Moore deserves a lot of credit, the game plan was perfect. When it got close I needed to use my straighten which I did. I wasn't in the middle range too much and when I was, I got caught.

    "But Donaire is a world class fighter and a world class gentleman

    "There is not a man on this planet at featherweight who is going to beat me at Windsor Park."

  7. Postpublished at 00:09 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion

    Carl Frampton was dominant for 98% of the fight. There were 20 seconds where he was hurt and staggered. And that may make the likes of Lee Selby, Josh Warrington and Oscar Valdez want to fight Frampton.

    If this is Donaire's last fight then this is a great fight to go out on.

  8. Frampton beats Donairepublished at 00:07 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Carl Frampton beats Nonito Donaire on an unanimous points decision to claim the WBO interim featherweight title.

    All three judges scored it 117-111 to the Northern Irishman.

  9. Postpublished at 00:06 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    So it will go to the judges but Carl Frampton is confident, saluting the crowd and touching his glove with his corner and support team.

    The referee has both fighters with him in the middle.

    Here we go...

  10. 'Frampton is back'published at 00:06 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion

    Nonito Donaire, a proud champion and great former champion refused to go quietly. Frampton really did go for the finish in the final 20 seconds.

    A great fight, both guys did themselves proud and showed there is a lot more fight in both of them.

    Carl Frampton is back after this performance.

  11. Round 12published at 00:05 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Frampton gets on the front foot and drives Donaire into the ropes.

    He sees his chance and opens up with ferocious flurry of punches.

    The crowd screech their appreciation and the bell sounds with Frampton still in attack mode.

    The two fighters embrace. What a finish. Surely victory for Frampton.

    Karl FramptonImage source, Getty Images
  12. Round 12published at 00:04 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Only a knockout will do for Donaire now and the Filipino is increasingly ragged.

    Frampton lands with a jab.

    Just 30 seconds to hold on...

  13. Round 12published at 00:03 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Frampton dances round the wing and holds onto Donaire as the Filipino gets in close.

    Donaire still looking for the haymaker, Frampton composed in defence.

    Frampton's nose is bleeding, the Northern Irishman happy to stay on the back foot.

    One minute to go...

  14. Round 12published at 00:02 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Frampton clips the side of Donaire's head with an overhand right.

    Donaire looks sharper now though and comes forward on the attack.

    Another right gets through from Frampton.

  15. Round 12published at 00:01 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Here we go...

    Can Frampton see this one out?

    Can Donaire land a big finishing punch?

  16. Postpublished at 00:01 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Mike Costello
    BBC Sport boxing correspondent at the SSE Arena

    A fright for Carl Frampton at the end of the 11th round!

  17. Round 11published at 00:01 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Donaire sees his chance and goes after his man, cracking in another big left hook!

    The bell rings and Frampton survives.

    Danger for 'The Jackal'. This one isn't over yet.

    Carl FramptonImage source, PA
  18. Round 11published at 00:00 British Summer Time 22 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Frampton still looking sharp, Donaire more sluggish now.

    Two jabs from 'The Jackal' land but Donaire comes back with a jab too.

    Another drive from Frampton results in a clash of heads and Donaire falls to the canvas. Accidental again.

    Donaire then cracks Frampton with a stinging left hook!

  19. Postpublished at 23:57 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion

    He is winning convincigly. The question is now, does he roll the dice and go all out and try and stop Donaire? Really show he is a force to be reckoned with?

    I think he can overwhelm Donaire and maybe force a stoppage. It is whether he wants to do that, or whether he wants to coast to victory.

  20. Round 10published at 23:56 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Frampton hits with a quick one-two before keeping Donaire away with the jab. Frampton has been comfortable fighting at all distances between himself and Donaire.

    Donaire leans out a right but Frampton easily shuffles away. A wild left then misses from the Filipino.

    A sharp left-hand jab from Frampton finds its target. Another jab to the top of the head from Frampton closes out the round.

    Barring a stunning Donaire comeback, Frampton will easily win this on points. But does he go for the stoppage?

    Carl Frampton and Nonito DonaireImage source, Getty Images