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Published 00:06 1 Mar 2015 GMT
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Barry McGuigan's man was fighting in front of an electric atmosphere in Belfast and the champion, who completed his first title defence, paid homage to the crowd.
"It's unbelievable," he said. "This place, the Odyssey, it's like my home. I knock people out when I come here. Simple as."
But, with Scott Quigg in attendance, both McGuigan and Frampton grabbed the opportunity to put the WBA belt-holder on the spot and he seemed keen to get in the ring with Northern Ireland's prized fighter.
"I'm definitely looking to fight Scott next," Frampton bellied. "I'll fight him anywhere. I'd like to keep it here if possible but, if I have to travel, I will."
McGuigan put it to Quigg that his fighter draws the crowds and that it should be in Ireland. He suggested Ravenhill but even offered the Englishman a championship fight in London or Manchester.
Over to you, Eddie Hearn.
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