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Frampton vs Santa Cruz II: Watch the action from the two corners in the first fight

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The first fight between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz was full of drama and excitement, but the passion and desire to win went beyond the fighters in the ring.

The two featherweights will once again battle for the WBA 'Super' world title in the early hours of Sunday morning, live on Sky Sports, and again they will have their close-knit team behind them.

Carl Frampton (C) celebrates winning the WBA featherwight title with trainer Shane McGuigan (R) and manager Barry McGuigan (L)
Image: Carl Frampton (centre) celebrates winning the WBA featherweight title with trainer Shane McGuigan (right) and manager Barry McGuigan (left)

For the ever-smiling Santa Cruz, having his father and trainer, Jose, back by his side full-time remains a blessing. The elder Santa Cruz's bone cancer is now in remission and he is now fully involved in his son's training again - both convinced it will be the difference in the rematch.

For Frampton, Barry McGuigan is almost as close to a father-figure as one can get and the former featherweight world champion threw every punch and lived every moment during the thrilling first fight in New York.

Leo and Jose Santa Cruz
Image: Leo (centre) and father Jose Santa Cruz (right)

Frampton got the decision and the video above shows how the memorable victory brought tears to the eye of McGuigan, while Jose Santa Cruz could only do his best to console his son.

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Watch Carl Frampton's rematch against Leo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas, live on Sky Sports 1, from 1am on Sunday January 29.

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