Carl Frampton makes his long-awaited return to the ring tonight as he takes on Darren Traynor at London's York Hall.
The Belfast fighter began his super-featherweight campaign last November with victory over Tyler McCreary and had hoped to become a three-weight world champion this summer.
The coronavirus outbreak has put his showdown with WBO champion Jamel Herring on hold however with the 33-year-old taking on replacement opponent Traynor in a bid to shake off any ring rust after months on lockdown – with hope that title fight can take place later this year.
Frampton - who was originally supposed to fight Vahram Vardanyan, only for the Armenian to withdraw due to a visa issue - headlines a stacked card as part of Frank Warren’s series of summer shows behind closed doors.
Fellow Belfast fighter Michael Conlan is also on the bill, looking to extend his undefeated record against Sofiane Takoucht, a former opponent of IBF world champion Josh Warrington.
Promising super-featherweight Archie Sharp will also feature, putting his WBO European belt on the line against Jeff Ofori.
Card in full
- Carl Frampton vs Darren Traynor (super-featherweight)
- Michael Conlan vs Sofiane Takoucht (featherweight)
- Archie Sharp vs Jeff Ofori (WBO European super-featherweight)
- Troy Williamson vs Harry Scarff (IBF European super-welterweight)
- Dennis McCann vs Brett Fidoe
Date, start time and venue
Frampton vs Traynor takes place at York Hall in London. The action gets underway from 7pm on Saturday 15 August.
Ringwalks for the main event are expected around 10pm.
How to watch
The card will be televised live on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting from 7pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.
You can also follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog.
Fight prediction
An easy night at the office for Frampton is expected.
Stoppage win in the early-to-mid rounds.
Betting odds
- Frampton to win: 1/33
- Traynor to win: 31/1
- Draw: 25/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
Covid-19 measures for live boxing
| No fans permitted to attend |
| A maximum of five fights per show |
| Ringside teams limited to a single trainer and cutman |
| No more than 65 people allowed to be present in the venue |
| Corners to wear visors, gloves and masks |
| Fighters regularly rested during fight week and on fight night |
| Fighters to isolate during fight week between tests |
| Fighters, referees and trainers to be transported to the venue wearing masks |
| Referees to shower in between fights |
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