Carl Frampton is giving Leo Santa Cruz an immediate chance to reclaim the WBA world featherweight title.
The undefeated Belfast boxer’s first trip to 126lbs debut was a successful one as he handed Santa Cruz the first loss on his professional record when Frampton moved up in weight in July.
Frampton claimed a majority decision over the Mexican in New York to become a two-weight world champion and it seems as though the pair are set to do it all over again.
‘The Jackal’ took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon to confirm that a deal had been struck for the sequel.
Done deal! The rematch vs @leosantacruz2 is on!!! More news to come soon #AndStill
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) October 20, 2016
“This is a dream come true for me. As a young boy I dreamed of winning a world title and now I’m a two-weight world champion,” Frampton said after their initial meeting.
“I’d love to give Leo a rematch because he gave me my chance. I’d love to have it in Belfast and show the public how great a warrior he is.”
A date and venue for the rematch have yet to be confirmed but that could change as soon as this evening, with Frampton’s home city a definite candidate.
And given the quality of their first clash, fight fans were licking their lips at the thought of witnessing Frampton vs. Santa Cruz II.
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 another cracker no doubt! All the best for camp mate ??
— Dave Coldwell (@davidcoldwell) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 wish all fights were made like this. No fucking around.
— Matt Bowes (@Mattbowes80) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @Tom_Gray_Boxing @leosantacruz2 good news ? hope it’s another top drawer fight.
— George Martin (@Martillo42) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 cant wait. Can only see the same outcome.
— NICKY HAYES… AVFC (@nickyhayes82) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 can’t wait ??
— Gabe Fuentes (@gbrfnt) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 Great news can’t wait to see the rematch.
— TheBoxedOutPodcast (@BoxedOutPodcast) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 first one was performance of the year for me…more of the same Carl #teamjackal
— Paul Cooper (@PaulCoops1982) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 looking forward to it!
— Richard Matthews (@rich0671) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 Look forward to it champ ? Again may the best man win.
— David Turkington (@Deeturk85) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 good to see big fights being made without drama and bullshit @EddieHearn
— David O’Reilly (@dezaldave) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 Brilliant ?
— Chris (@Tenerife_Smurf) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 great news. Leo surely deserves it such a great guy
— Jurgen Portelli (@jurgen147) October 20, 2016
@RealCFrampton @leosantacruz2 cannot wait for this one champ, you know what he is like now in the ring…go in show him the real animal ??
— jackson freeman (@JacksonFreem) October 20, 2016
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