World champion Carl Frampton has signed a deal to work with influential boxing advisor Al Haymon.
Haymon is involved with the new initiative Premier Boxing Champions, which is bringing boxing back to network television and currently works with a number of leading boxers including Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Adonis Stevenson, Adrien Broner and Robert Guerrero, and will now work as an advisor to Frampton.
Speaking on the agreement, Frampton said: “I am very happy to have signed with Al Haymon.
"Al Haymon has a formidable reputation in boxing and has been the catalyst to securing the biggest fights in recent years.
"This is an exciting stage of my career after winning my world title, and my team and I know that this relationship with Al Haymon will help take my career to the next level. I am looking forward to it.”
The IBF Super Bantamweight champion will continue to be managed by Barry McGuigan and the former world champion said: "We are delighted to add Al Haymon to the team.
"Al Haymon is the best at what he does, there is no question about this. Al works with many world class fighters in the super bantamweight and featherweight divisions, so there will be plenty of attractive fights for Carl in the coming years.
"Carl is moving towards the peak of his career and we believe this is the perfect time to strike up this partnership."
Frampton's promoter's also expect to announce a challenger for the Belfast boxer's second world title defence in the near future.
