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Gareth Fullerton

Carl Frampton makes big claim about Michael Conlan opponent

Carl Frampton believes Luis Alberto Lopez is the best featherweight in world boxing right now and could go on to become a Mexican legend like Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales.

Lopez defended his IBF featherweight title in devastating fashion on Saturday night, stopping Michael Conlan in the fifth round of their clash at the SSE Arena.

The 29-year-old's unorthodox style and devastating power impressed former two-weight world champion Frampton, who watched on from ringside as part of BT Sport's commentary team.

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