Boxer Carl Frampton's quest to become a world champion again has been given a boost.
The North Belfast fighter was due to take on Emmanuel Dominguez in Philadelphia on Saturday night but a freak injury forced the bout's cancellation.
In an interview with ESPN, Frampton said that promoter Bob Arum believes that his quickest route to a world title is by stepping up to the super featherweight division.
Included in that division is WBO Champion Jamel Herring.
Frampton said: "Bob Arum has said that the fastest route for me to win a world title is to move to super featherweight. And a fight with Jamel Herring is something that appeals to me too, another WBO champion."
And, US-born Herring, who's record stands at 20 wins and two defeats, appeared welcome to the idea.
The 33-year-old tweeted: "I'd welcome the challenge."
He later added: "We the people of New York, would welcome him and the country of Ireland at the Garden."
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