Carl Frampton fears COVID-19 could dash boxers' dreams of glory

29 Apr 2020 07:27PMLONDON: Carl Frampton's bid to become the first Irish boxer to be crowned world champion at three different weights is on hold but his greater concern is for the future of the sport globally.

"My genuine concern for boxers is less than one percent of fighters globally are able to live comfortably without having to fight on a regular basis," he said.AdvertisementThe former super bantamweight and featherweight world champion says those sponsors can no longer support the boxers due to the financial hit from the shutdown.

Frampton, who is actively involved in encouraging more integrated schooling between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland, says even some at the top are struggling. "You don't want a sport to die," he said."Say for instance social distancing is put in place for one to two years then boxing could take a huge hit.

"However, you cannot get ready for a world title fight with a camp in a garage on your own," said Frampton, who has given up on learning the guitar during the hiatus after struggling to follow YouTube lessons.

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