Frampton tipping Ormond to beat Appleby
By Jonny Stapleton
Carl Frampton is backing Stephen Ormond to defeat Paul Appleby in Glasgow tomorrow night, quite literally.
Frampton has had first glove experience of the Dubliner having sparred him in preparation forĀ Ormond’s break through fight and has been tempted by the 2/1 odds quoted forĀ the Clondalkin fighter to winĀ win.
Indeed the talented super bantamweight Commonwealth title holder, who makes aĀ second defence of his titleĀ on the Ā March 17 Kell Brook and Matthew Hatton Card,Ā doesnāt just think the Pascal Collins trained 28 year old can beat the Scot, but believes has the potential to register a award latent career.
The fighter, who himself has been tipped for world honours, believes Ormond is one of Irelandās sleeping boxing giants.
āThere is no doubt about it Stephen Ormond is looking sharp. He is a great talent. The odds of 2/1 certainly look appealing. I believe he will do the business on Saturday. He has a style that will trouble Appleby,ā Frampton told www.irish-boxing.com before further waxing lyrical.
āOrmond is one of our best prospects. I personally love his style. I love to watch it and spar against it. I think he is excellent. It is a shame he is not that well known outside the boxing community, but that can all be changed by a win on Saturday.ā
