All the details for Carl Frampton vs Nonito Donaire
Carl Frampton vs Nonito Donaire is the first major fight for the Belfast hero since signing with promoter Frank Warren and broadcaster BT Sport last year.
His veteran California-based Filipino opponent, 38-4 (24), has previously won world titles in four divisions – to Frampton’s two – and is renowned for his concussive power.
Frampton, 24-1 (14), will look to impress ahead of a planned huge fight at Windsor Park in the summer and the recent news that the winner will be in pole position to challenge WBO featherweight champ, Oscar Valdez, is added motivation.
Date
The bout takes place on the 111th day of the year on Saturday April 21.
Venue
SSE Arena, Belfast.
Rounds scheduled
12 three-minute rounds for the WBO Interim featherweight title.
TV Coverage
Coverage is on BoxNation and BT Sport with start time confirmed as 7:30pm.
Undercard highlights
Dangerous WBO bantam boss Zolani Tete of South Africa makes his delayed mandatory defence against Argentine veteran Omar Narvaez.
There's an intriguing all-Irish clash at middleweight between former WBO European titlist Conrad Cummings and Irish champion Luke Keeler.
Touted Tyrone McKenna vs Anthony Upton Jr could be a highlight at super-lightweight.