Carl Frampton signs sponsorship deal with JD Sports ahead of homecoming fight in Belfast
July 27, 2017
Northern Irish boxer Carl Frampton has signed a multi-fight sponsorship deal with leading sports retailer JD. ‘The Jackal’ joins an illustrious list of fighters within the JD boxing stable, and will be looking to kick things off with a win on Saturday as he returns to his home city Belfast for a WBC eliminator showdown.
JD’s logo will appear on the fight week kit of Frampton and his corner team, as well as Frampton’s fight night shorts. Through the partnership, JD receive exclusive access to Frampton’s training camp, and all the footage can be seen on JD’s social media channels, as well as in upcoming #JDUndisputed episodes.
Saturday’s fight will see Frampton pitted against Mexican fighter Andres Gutierrez who, like Frampton, has only one professional defeat to his name.
‘The Jackal’ is ready for war we spoke to Carl Frampton about his upcoming fight in Belfast this weekend! #JDUndisputed pic.twitter.com/xGF26TPxKI
— JD (@JDOfficial) July 27, 2017
This will be The Jackal’s first fight back in Belfast after four fights on the road and his first fight since losing the WBA (Super) Featherweight title to Léo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas last January. Fans are expecting an electric atmosphere at the SSE Arena, as tickets for the homecoming sold out within seconds of going on general release.
Carl Frampton said: “I am delighted to partner with JD at such an exciting time in my career. They have showed continued support for British boxing, and I look forward to working with them as I make my comeback fight in Belfast.
“It was a tough loss to take in Las Vegas, but I am ready to get back on track on Saturday and kick off the partnership with a win in front of my hometown fans.”
JD Group Marketing Director Stephen White said: “We are delighted to add Carl Frampton to our growing stable of JD fighters. He is a gifted fighter with great character and has demonstrated his ability to perform in world title fights on multiple occasions.
“We are looking forward to Saturday’s fight, and are proud to associate with Carl as he makes his way back to the top of world boxing.”
