In photos: Jamel Herring shows class over Carl Frampton in Dubai boxing title fight

Northern Irishman retires after WBO super-featherweight clash in UAE

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Matthew Smith, Sport Editor and Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
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Jamel Herring retained his WBO super-featherweight belt with a conclusive win over Carl Frampton in Dubai.
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The American proved to be too strong for his British opponent at Caesars Bluewaters in the UAE
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It was a tight clash for the first few rounds.
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But Herring began to grind his opponent down.
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And a clinical fifth round had Frampton on the ropes.
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It was too much in the sixth as Herring continued to pick apart Frampton.
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The Northern Irishman went down and he was facing a big loss. One that would force him into retirement.
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Emotions ran high on both sides. Herring celebrated as Frampton cut a forlorn figure as he called time on his career.
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Herring was deservedly hailed as the winner as Framptom graciously conceded.
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Herring will be looking to cement his place in future fights, while Frampton insisted he will now focus on his family.
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