Leo Santa Cruz insists Carl Frampton has a '˜weak chin'

Three weight world champion Santa Cruz and Frampton had been very respectful to each other in the build-up to the fight - but Santa Cruz has upped the ante as the fight gets closer.

“I’ve never been to New York before and I’m looking forward to this big opportunity to put on a show for new fans in a new city,” said Santa Cruz.

“I always fight for the fans and I’m excited to be able to do that somewhere I haven’t been before.

“Frampton is a good fighter. He has power and skills and he moves when he has to, but he has a weak chin.

“When he gets caught with a good punch, he goes down. He doesn’t like pressure and I have that.

“I’m looking forward to putting on an exciting show at Barclays Center and I hope I leave with lots of new fans,” added Santa Cruz.