Irish Consul General hosts unbeaten Belfast sensation Carl Frampton

New York, July 18- Irish Consul General Barbara Jones hosted a reception on Monday night to galvanize Irish-Americans and expatriates to support unbeaten Irish star Carl Frampton in his quest for the WBA Featherweight Championship at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday night, July 30. "The Jackal" is pictured with his Hall of Fame manager Barry McGuigan and Barry's son Shane McGuigan, his trainer. Frampton faces titleholder Leo Santa Cruz in the highly-anticipated WBA Featherweight Championship to be televised by Showtime Championship Boxing. Over 100 attended the meet and greet at the Irish Consulate in New York City. Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Cyclone Promotions, start at $38 and can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP. Contact: Team Frampton/Cirillo World, 914-260-7436, [email protected]