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Carl Frampton is a British professional boxer, born in 1987 in Tiger’s Bay, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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14 Jun, 2017

Frampton sends glove to London terror attack hero

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Frampton sends a signed glove to Roy Larner, a 47 year old Millwall fan who took on three knife-wielding attackers during the London Bridge attack with his bare hands. As the terrorists entered the Black and Blue Steakhouse shouting their allegiances, Larner confronted them and yelled ‘Fuck You, I’m Millwall’ before fighting them. The Londoner was cut eight times, but he allowed the other 20 or so patrons time to escape unharmed. Larner, who has since been dubbed ‘The Lion of London Bridge,’ underwent surgery and was recently released from hospital

19 Mar, 2017

Frampton donates fight shorts to Gonzalez’ father

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Frampton sends the shorts he wore when he won against Leo Santa Cruz to the father of Gonzalez Jr, who he had beaten in his first professional fight in the US.

Got this message today. Alejandro Gonzalez dad received my fight shorts from the LSC fight. Hope it brought a smile to his face. RIP Cobrita.

[If anyone can speak Spanish, please leave a translation in the comments. Thanks!]

30 Jan, 2017

Buys drinks for his travelling Jackal Army

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Frampton buys drinks for his travelling fans at an Irish-themed bar in Las Vegas.

I am down in the dumps, but I am not going to not turn up because I lost the fight. The people who came out here have been amazing and I appreciate it. It is very humbling – we took over that arena last night.