Carl Frampton will face Leo Santa Cruz in New York this summer to fight for the Mexican’s WBA featherweight title.

Frampton added the WBA super bantamweight strap to his own IBF belt by beating Scott Quigg in February, but will move up a division to face Santa Cruz.

The Jackal vs @leosantacruz2 for the WBA featherweight title in the big apple late summer! #AndTheNew #TwoWeightWorldChamp

— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) April 22, 2016

“The Jackal vs @leosantacruz2 for the WBA featherweight title in the big apple late summer! #AndTheNew #TwoWeightWorldChamp”, Frampton tweeted.

We have reached an agreement for @RealCFrampton to face @leosantacruz2 in late summer in NYC. Details to follow next week #monsterfight

— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) April 22, 2016

Frampton has a 22-0 career record, with Santa Cruz having lost one of his 33.

Promoter Barry McGuigan said a date will be announced next week.