Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has congratulated Carl
Frampton and Conrad Cummings on their wins in Texas tonight.
Carl Frampton successfully defended his IBF World Super-bantamweight
title in a really close fight against Alejándro González Jr and Conrad Cummings also defeated Mexican Oscar Riojas in El Paso.
The Minister
said: “Huge congratulations to Carl
Frampton and Conrad Cummings on their wins tonight in El Paso. Our local boxing stars are continuing to shine
and do us proud. Hopefully, tonight will
be the start of a great career and exposure in America for Carl and Conrad.
“Carl showed great skill and
determination throughout a tough fight.
González Jr pushed Frampton hard but Carl was rewarded at the end of
twelve rounds by retaining his world title.
Conrad defeated Riojas in the 2nd round.
“Carl Frampton and Conrad
Cummings, along with other local boxers, are a real inspiration to young people
and have encouraged them to visit their local clubs and try out the sport. Once
again congratulations to Conrad and to Carl, who is returning home still Super-bantamweight
World Champion.”
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