Carl Frampton: My Autobiography

by Carl Frampton, Paul D. Gibson

Belfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton MBE is no ordinary boxer. One of only three fighters from the British Isles to be named the Ring magazine Fighter of the Year, he has headlined sellout world championship bouts on both sides of the Atlantic, winning multiple world titles in the process. His dedicated army of fans have traversed the globe to be ringside throughout it all.

But Frampton’s popularity far exceeds the traditional adulation for a sporting icon; he is regarded as a symbol of hope and unity by both sides of the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland.

In this captivating autobiography, Frampton reveals the most personal aspects of being a the fears and doubts, the exhilaration and devastation, the friendships and animosities. He also recounts for the first time his high-profile, acrimonious split with Barry McGuigan in devastating and revealing detail.

Frampton speaks openly and passionately, not only about boxing, but about his country, how far it has come and the problems it faces. This is a uniquely intimate account of a true modern-day sporting great and a local hero like no other.

Kindle Edition

Published September 8, 2023

Reviews

[Nina Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Thoroughly enjoyed your book Carl, it was funny in parts - poor Paddy takes a beating! Well done and best wishes.

[Tyrone Atkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

For me, there are no more fascinating sportspeople than boxers. Usually from humble, even desperate backgrounds, there are rarely more interesting tales of rags-to-riches than from the men and women that made their name in the squared circle. Carl Frampton: My Autobiography (2023) is no exception but this former two-weight world champion's story grips you in more ways than just the 'I started from nothing, but now I am something' route'. One being his experiences of growing up a protestant in a secular Northern Ireland and the other, more chillingly, is the detailed disintegration in his relationship with Barry McGuigan and family, who managed, promoted and ultimately robbed him of a fortune. Frampton is a fine storyteller and as he did during his exciting career, he charms you with his wit and humility and his take of existing, let alone fighting, his way out of Belfast at the tailend of the troubles, is engaging. But that and even the breakdown of his thrilling, title winning bouts fade into insignificance compared to the revelation and the court case between him and McGuigan (the former hero of N. Ireland boxing) who is exposed as a liar and a cheat. Frampton's story isn't a new one, boxers getting exploited has sadly been part of the sport since forever) but he thankfully has a happy ending. You'd do well to read it and find out how. Recommended

[Matt Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carl Frampton is one of my favourite boxers, and this made for a fascinating read and must be up there with some of the best boxing autobiographies around. Candidly and brutally honest, this is everything that you need to know about the man, his struggles to get to the pinnacle of his sport, and determined mindset.
Everything he writes here you can tell comes straight from the heart, and he leaves nothing out, whether good or bad. To be present at one of his fights in Belfast for that unique atmosphere must have been very special indeed.

[Mr. Robert Dallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great insight in to a very tough and treacherous sport, and very motivating.

This is a brutally honest reflection of a journey of a very talented and dedicated boxer and family man. You know from reading it you would instantly enjoy Carl Frampton’s company. I’m looking forward to reading it again !!

[Robert Hinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest Account

I found
the book to be an honest Account of his boxing life and the trials within it can't have been easy writing about how naive he was about how the Mcguigans were treating him.

[Ross Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read, and easy to work through, think I finished it in just 3 or 4 chunks. Quite funny at times, and a really interesting longer chapter on the McGuigan court case. The opening stages probably wouldn’t appeal to non-boxing fans, but well worth a read regardless.

[ard Irwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating read

I really enjoyed this book on the Jackel, it was real eye owner how boxers can be unfortunately exploited. I am sure Carl was not the first and will not be the last.

[Kitty McManus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. Held my interest until the end.

[Mr. Classical · Rating 3 out of 5]

Carl is a straight shooter. Mostly about his financial abuse and court case with the Mcguigans. Very interesting for boxing fans.

[Markod0101 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny in parts and some real eye openers about the court case

[Ashley Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carl Frampton- legend.

McGuigans- absolute tools!

[Lewis Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[David Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

honest and entertaining

A great read, very insightful and the style is very amusing. Carl is a terrific boxer and a role model. He also is well able to poke fun at himself!

[Paul Lehane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compelling story, the court fallout with the McGuigans is pure drama.

[Marina Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. But the ending was to drawn out a bit to much I'd much rather have heard more about his supporters and the actual matches themselves. But to read what a mate in school has got up to its been really interesting

[Dewi Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

My biggest endorsement of this book is that I raced through it in two reads.

I’m selective about autobiographies because they’re my least favourite genre of book. Plus, being a Frampton fan, I felt I knew much of the story already, but this is still recommended.

Frampton’s humour shines through, he doesn’t shirk the subjects of MTK Global and Daniel Kinahan (which is addressed, albeit quickly), and the section on the McGuigan saga is box office.

60 pages on the McGuigan court case is a sixth of the book… and it’s worth reading.