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Boxer Carl Frampton faces total claims of nearly £ 4 million for his split from former manager and mentor Barry McGuigan, the Belfast High Court heard today.
The scale of the counterclaim against the former world champion emerged when he completed his evidence in the high-stakes legal battle.
A judge was also told that the Belfast fighter once trusted the McGuigan family so much that he asked them to forge his signature.
The 33-year-old Belfast fighter is seeking up to £ 6 million in alleged retained earnings during an eight-year partnership.
His action involves claims against Cyclone Promotions UK Ltd, of which Mr. McGuigan was a director, over portfolio fees, broadcast rights, ticketing and marketing.
At the beginning of the hearing, he rejected any suggestion that he is being greedy.
On the sixth day of the case, attention turned to a separate litigation filed against Frampton for alleged breach of contact when he left the company in 2017.
The court heard that McGuigan is claiming £ 2.199 million in total for terminating his contract as manager.
When asked to comment on the figure by his attorney Gavin Millar QC, Frampton said, “That sounds like a lot of money for a 25% cut … it’s extremely large.”
McGuigan’s son Blain, who played a role in promoting the boxer’s shows, is also suing the boxer.
According to Mr Millar, that order involved claims for £ 1.66 million.
“Again, that seems very big,” Mr. Frampton told him.
During the 22 hours he spent on the witness stand, he faced extensive cross-examination by Mr. McGuigan’s attorney.
Liam McCollum QC took him through correspondence regarding a pre-fight contract.
In an email, the boxer allegedly asked “could any of the guys forge my signature?” Instead of posting documents.
He told the court: “Once again, proving how trustworthy he was of the McGuigans, and I was happy they did.”
The lawyer asked, “Trusted, ask someone to forge a signature?”
He replied, “Yes, on a contract.”
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