© BelfastTelegraph.co.uk, Ormiston House: A dream home rises from the ruins, Belfast hotel apologises to minister for forcing him to halt religious talk, Brandon Lewis brands Gerry Kelly Maze Prison escape tweet 'disgraceful', Sexism spat over DUP man’s 'she's away shopping' quip to SDLP MLA, Dissident republican hunger strike prisoners 'eating toast and making sandwiches', The Belfast Telegraph is a member of IPSO and subscribes to its Editors' Code of Practice, Carl Frampton considers boxing future after Warrington defeat, Carl is my hero... get me out of this game: Christine Frampton says 'hearts hurting' after Warrington defeat, Michael Conlan wins first professional belt by beating Jason Cunningham at the Manchester Arena, Our kid, win lose or draw: Boxing fans hail 'quality' Carl Frampton despite Warington defeat. How much has Frampton got left in the tank after the early struggles in this fight? The undefeated Warrington, 28, denied the claims, and said that it was more a question of mentality than form. Conlan, an Olympic bronze medal from the London 2012 Olympics, found a game opponent in Cunningham during the early stages but continued to pressure his veteran rival with eye-catching combinations and dazzling head movement. I was in incredible shape coming into this fight and the better man won, simple as that. An energy-sapping bout went the full 12-round distance but Warrington held his IBF World Featherweight belt by unanimous decision, two judges scoring 116-112 and a third 116-113. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Williams starting to tire? Michael Conlan also featured on the undercard, taking on former two-weight Commonwealth champion Jason Cunningham in only the Belfast boy’s second fight on UK soil. The product is a fighter of quite eerie resilience. Josh won that fight fair and square. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire, Carl Frampton punches Josh Warrington during the IBF World Featherweight Championship title fight between Josh Warrington and Carl Frampton at Manchester Arena on December 22, 2018 in Manchester, England. When at last the relentless Warrington dropped the pace in the 10th and 11th, Frampton looked, dare one say it, grateful for a rest. Blockbuster start and the crowd absolutely loves it. Much better from the Northern Irishman there although Warrington closes the round out strongly despite a low blow he receives a warning for. False start to the round as Frampton's camp forgot to put his gumshield back in. Heffron does get his jab working towards the end of the round but he's also sustained a slight nick under his right eye.