Frampton, 28, said: "I want to become a star in the USA and this is my first step on that journey".

Frampton, undefeated as a professional boxer, recently reached an agreement with leading American adviser Al Haymon to secure a series of major fights in the USA.

The Belfast boy continues to be managed by former world champion Barry McGuigan.

The fight will be staged at the Haskins Centre will be broadcast across the United States and also here at home live & exclusive on UTV.