Frampton took the first three rounds, but then physically more powerful, but slower on his feet, Garcia was able to level the course of the fight and significantly complicate the life of the Irishman when he stayed near the ropes and began to trade punches.
In the 7th Frampton slipped his back forward and found himself on the floor, but the referee mistakenly counted him a knockdown.
In general, Frampton was more accurate and landed more punched but showed obvious signs of long layoff.
For the fight against Garcia, Frampton came out with the new coach Jamie Moore. Saul Alvarez was able to come for supporting his compatriot in Belfast who, like Horatio Garcia, is trained by Chepo Reynoso.