Ahead of his world title defence against Chris Avalos, Carl Frampton has said that he wants to keep the big nights happening in Belfast and declared: "I need to win".

In a new video, released by CWM Cyclone, Frampton says the atmosphere in Belfast is "second to none" and he will do everything he can to win.

Trainer Shane McGuigan, son of former world champion Barry McGuigan, reveals that Frampton is taking part in 14-week 'fight camp' instead of the usual 12 weeks.

He said that fighter, from Tiger's Bay in the north of the city, is in "fantastic condition".

"His body weight is down to about 8%. He gets right down to two or two and half percent. He is getting bigger and more solid. He's actually doing the work easier," said Shane.

Belfast fizz

Barry McGuigan said: "We go into Belfast seven, eight days out and it just builds up. There is a fizz in Belfast the whole way into the fight itself.

Just watched @RealCFrampton spar an exceptionally tough Mexican, all I will say is.. I genuinely feel sorry for Chris Avalos! #Wow — Conrad Cummings (@ChampCummings) January 22, 2015

"Everybody talks about it. It's in the papers - it is everywhere. God willing he will have that fantastic victory on the 28th."

Shane adds: "He has that strength and power that can knock anybody out. You're going to see the best Carl Frampton come fight night."

On Thursday Conrad Cummings, who is also coached by Shane, tweeted: "Just watched @RealCFrampton spar an exceptionally tough Mexican, all I will say is.. I genuinely feel sorry for Chris Avalos!"

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Carl Frampton will defend his IBF world super-bantamweight title against Chris Avalos at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 28 February.

Background

Unbeaten in 19 fights, the man known as 'the Jackal' enjoyed his greatest moment in September last year when he became the champion of the world.

On an incredible night in Belfast, Frampton packed out a purpose-built arena at the Titanic Slipways to claim the IBF World super-bantamweight belt after an epic battle with Spaniard Kiko Martinez.

A huge crowd of 16,000 turned up to roar Frampton on as he won a unanimous points decision in sensational style. In time it will go down as one of those 'I was there' sporting occasions.

The fight came after Frampton had defeated European champion Martinez in February 2013, winning by technical knockout in round nine to lift the European Super Bantamweight title and retain the IBF Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title.

He then went on to defend his titles in an IBF World Title Eliminator against Jeremy Parodi, who he knocked out in the sixth round. In April of this year, Frampton continued his unbeaten run when he despatched Hugo Cazares in the second round.

The contest with Martinez in September went all the way, but there was never any doubt who would come out on top as Carl produced a composed, convincing performance.

Already a hero in these parts, you get the feeling the best is around the corner with many world title defences to come.

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