Former world champion boxer Carl Frampton received some nasty cuts to his face while rescuing his cat from being attacked by a dog.
The 35-year-old shared the bizarre incident on his Instagram story which also led to a hospital visit in order to get a tetanus shot.
The Belfast native showed a bit of wry wit despite the ordeal as he joked he was 'filled in' by his pet.
He posted: "Saved the cat from the dog… got filled in by the cat."
Hopefully his injuries clear up soon as they look quite painful.
Frampton only retired from the ring in April having come up just short of becoming a three-weight world champ against Jamel Herring.
The Jackal's career was punctuated by sold-out nights in Belfast, Manchester, New York and Las Vegas, with thousands of the Jackal Army following their hero across the world.
And he said his biggest career achievement was that loyal fan base and support.
In his retirement statement, he reflected: "Only those closest to me know that, win, lose or draw with Jamel Herring, I was planning to retire.
"I made a promise to myself and to my wife and kids – the most important people in my life – that whatever the result, that was my last one.
“When I look back on my career I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined.
"Celtic, Commonwealth and European titles, winning my first world title at home in a purpose-built arena, the sold-out nights defending that title at the Odyssey, unifying a division, defeating a top ten pound for pound guy, winning a title in a second division against the odds, Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year, MBE, and fulfilling a dream by fighting and winning in front of a packed Windsor Park.
“For me though, my biggest career achievement has been my fan base and support. I can’t express how thankful I am to the army of fans who made those nights in the Odyssey so atmospheric, the 16,000 that saw me win my first title at home on that special night, the 15,000 who travelled to Manchester the night we took over and I unified, and the thousands that travelled to the States to watch me fight a great champion in Leo Santa Cruz.
“As a fighter, the support has been my biggest and proudest accomplishment.
"The outpouring of respect that I have received since my defeat to Herring has been immense and I thank all who have said kind words to me. They fill me with a huge sense of pride."
He also paid tribute to his wife Christine and kids Carla and Rossa who stood by the Tigers Bay boxer throughout his career, which spanned almost 12 years as a professional.
“None of this would have been possible without the support of my beautiful wife Christine and my amazing children, Carla and Rossa," he added.
"Christine has made sacrifices that I am eternally grateful for; giving up on her own aspirations to allow me to fulfil mine, supporting me financially at the start when I had nothing, and supporting me emotionally throughout my career without ever asking for anything in return.
"I owe her so much and now I would love to help her chase her own dreams."
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