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Gareth Fullerton

The prophetic Carl Frampton poem that predicted big things in 2009

When John Campbell penned a poem called 'Carl the Crusader', little did he know how prophetic it would be.

It was a tribute to Carl Frampton, and was written one month before the Jackal made his professional debut way back in 2009.

In it acclaimed Belfast poet Campbell salutes Frampton's amateur class and pedigree, and confidently predicts further success in the paid ranks.

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