CARL FRAMPTON is desperate for revenge against Leo Santa Cruz in November.
The Jackal lost his WBA Super World featherweight title against the Mexican in January and wants to complete a trilogy with El Terremoto in November.
The Northern Irishman has a date and a venue booked for his next fight – November 18 at the SSE Arena in Belfast – but no opponent confirmed.
Frampton has split from long-time mentor Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane McGuigan, signing on with Frank Warren and BT Sport for his next bout.
The 30-year-old has turned to Jamie Moore to train him in England, spending weekends with family in Belfast.
Frampton’s horror year sparked the split from the McGuigans.
After losing his strap to Santa Cruz in January, he was slated to fight Andres Gutierrez in July in a WBC eliminator.
But Frampton failed to make weight – before the fight was called off completely when Gutierrez slipped in the bath and badly cut himself.
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Speaking in Belfast, Frampton said: “This is my favourite city in the world.
“Hopefully with the help of everyone involved, we can show what Belfast is about.
“Leo Santa Cruz is the fight I really want, I’ve got a score to settle.
“I believe I’ve got another world title in me at this weight, but becoming a three-weight World Champ is also an ambition of mine.”
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