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Legal Drama in the Boxing World
Barry McGuigan, the Hall of Famer, found himself in a bitter legal dispute with his former protegee, Carl Frampton. The fallout between the two nearly led to an awkward reunion on ITV screens this week.
The Rise and Fall of Their Relationship
Carl Frampton, likened to an adopted son by McGuigan, started working with him in 2009 and achieved great success in the boxing world. However, their eight-year relationship ended abruptly in 2017 after a fight cancellation and Frampton's departure to MTK Global promotions.
The Courtroom Showdown
The legal battle escalated in 2020 when Frampton sued Cyclone Promotions for alleged withheld earnings, leading to McGuigan's countersuit. The multi-million-pound case was eventually settled out of court in November 2020, under a confidential agreement.
Emotional Fallout
In the aftermath, McGuigan expressed deep disappointment, emphasizing the role his family played in Frampton's success. Frampton, who retired in 2021, described their relationship as "dead" and released an autobiography detailing the turmoil.
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