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Carl Frampton vs Leo Santa Cruz: When is the title fight, what TV channel is it on, and can the Northern Irish fighter retain his belt in the rematch?

What is it?

It's the fight for the WBA Super World Featherweight Title, between holder Carl Frampton and challenger Leo Santa Cruz.

It's also a rematch; Frampton took the title from Santa Cruz back in July, having stepped up a weight division from super-bantamweight.

When is it?

January 28, 2017.

That's a Saturday, unsurprisingly.

Where is the fight being held?

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada will play host to 'Frampton v Santa Cruz 2'.

Here's the champ @RealCFrampton in action metres high on the Las Vegas strip. pic.twitter.com/GPpOOEUQsK

— Stephen Nolan (@StephenNolan) January 18, 2017

What time does the fight start?

The action gets under way at 3am GMT on Sunday, Jan 29.

What TV channel is it on?

Sky Sports 1 will be broadcasting from 2am on the Saturday night/Sunday morning.

#ANDTHENEW Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year: @RealCFrampton!#FramptonSantaCruzII rematch January 28 10p ET/7p PT. pic.twitter.com/GcCtf9yr1Z

— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) January 17, 2017

Who is fighting on the undercard?

Dejan Zlaticanin and Mikey García are fighting for the WBA Super Featherweight title, before which Lee Selby and Jonathan Victor Barros will contest the IBF Featherweight Title match.

Josh Taylor is also due to fight a 10-round Super Lightweight bout, though his opponent is yet to be confirmed.

Tale of the tape: Frampton vs Santa Cruz

How do Frampton and Santa Cruz measure up?

What are they saying?

Carl Frampton

#ANDTHENEW Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year: @RealCFrampton!#FramptonSantaCruzII rematch January 28 10p ET/7p PT. pic.twitter.com/GcCtf9yr1Z

— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) January 17, 2017

The rematch is the fight we wanted. I enjoyed our first fight in New York. The atmosphere was fantastic and the fight lived up to the hype.

On January 28th I will be better and I will win more convincingly. I know the way Leo fights, he throws a lot of punches and he is brave, but his style suits me.

It has always been a dream of mine to headline in Las Vegas and I cannot wait to get out there and put on a great performance for the American boxing fans and the travelling support from Ireland and the UK.

"I'm hungry to prove that this wasn't a fluke. I think I win this fight more convincingly."—126-lb champ @RealCFrampton#FramptonSantaCruz2pic.twitter.com/I95vJRq1rY

— PBC (@premierboxing) January 18, 2017

Leo Santa Cruz

Former champ @leosantacruz2 finishing up on the speed bag today. El Terremoto says he will reclaim his belt Jan. 28. pic.twitter.com/pQF3PdEJIL

— PBC (@premierboxing) January 12, 2017

From the moment our last fight ended, when the decision came and I lost the fight, I knew my only goal was to get my belt back.

When I sat in the locker room afterward, I felt more motivated than ever to get back in the gym. All I’ve thought about since the fight was this rematch.

There won’t be any distractions in this camp. I’ll be heading into the fight with a better game plan. I’m putting in 100 per cent in training and I’m excited to get in the ring.

What are the betting odds?

Carl Frampton to win: 8/13

Leo Santa Cruz to win: 6/5

Draw: 18/1