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Anthony Cacace content to continue upsetting the big guns, one at a time

Anthony Cacace during a press conference at Andaz, London Liverpool Street. Picture date: Friday February 14, 2025.

LIVERPOOL STREET, CENTRAL LONDON — Anthony Cacace can’t help but smile. This time last year, unexpected fight delays saw his proposed IBO/IBF super-featherweight unification with Joe Cordina postponed three months. He’s pitched a career-best campaign since then and this week, fields questions from yours truly in preparation of his Leigh Wood assignment in a May 10 headliner.
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Cordina’s complaints are warranted, but now stuck in limbo between two weights

Anthony Cacace punches Joe Cordina during the IBF and IBO World Super Featherweight titles' fight between Joe Cordina and Anthony Cacace at Kingdom...

In a lucrative super-featherweight unification bout against Anthony Cacace, Joe Cordina suffered a stunning stoppage defeat on Saudi Arabian soil two months ago. The now-former IBF titleholder had his unbeaten record stained and long been struggling at the weight, so what now? A lightweight move beckons as the Welshman joins an unwanted club in the apex of his career.

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2022’s Fight of the Year: Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan – pulsating firefight with a dramatic finish

Leigh Wood knocks out Michael Conlan during the WBA World Featherweight Title fight between Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan at Motorpoint Arena...

We’re already into the second week of 2023, but there’s one end-of-year award that feels fitting to reflect upon now as recent news prepares both main event fighters for big opportunities in the first-half of 2023 – one as soon as next month. This one had an electric atmosphere, knockdowns and a 12-round contest ending with a dramatic knockout finish last March. Continue reading “2022’s Fight of the Year: Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan – pulsating firefight with a dramatic finish”

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Eddie Hearn planning May PPV with Chisora-Parker headliner, Eubank Jr return

Promoter Eddie Hearn celebrates victory with Dereck Chisora in the ring after the Heavyweight fight between Dereck Chisora and Carlos Takam at The O2...

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has his latest plan in motion: building a May pay-per-view event headlined by heavyweights Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker after the latter’s underwhelming win over compatriot Junior Fa last month. He also wants to place WBA interim middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr on the undercard, who hasn’t fought since Dec. 2019.
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