On Saturday, September 21, Anthony Cacace (23-1, 8 KOs) efficiently defended his IBO tremendous featherweight title and retained his IBF title towards Josh Warrington (31-4-1, 8 KOs) on the Daniel Dubois-Anthony Joshua undercard. If Josh Warrington had gained, the Belfast man would have misplaced his IBF title, as a result of the sanctioning physique didn’t contemplate Warrington a world title challenger due to his inactivity within the super-featherweight division and being unranked. Cacace has now hinted at a possible move-up in weight and a potential IBF title shot when chatting with BBC Sport in Northern Eire.
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington Recap
Anthony Cacace Explores Potential Transfer Up in Weight
The bout towards Warrington didn’t catch fireplace what number of hoped nevertheless it was a powerful efficiency by the Belfast man as he boxed diligently, choosing his photographs effectively. Warrington was courageous all through and by no means stopped attempting to shut the space, however “Anto” discovered a daily house for the uppercut and stored the battle largely at mid-range efficiently.
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The spite from Cacace was noticeable all through, together with his punches carrying extra affect. “Anto” by no means regarded in hassle as he managed the space successfully, with the battle finally going to the judges. The scorecards learn 118-110 and 117-111 x2 in favour of the Belfast man who was the deserved unanimous determination winner. It now seems the IBF tremendous featherweight champion might transfer as much as light-weight.
Transferring to Light-weight
The light-weight division is stacked with among the most proficient boxers, with stars similar to Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson entertaining boxing followers globally. If Cacace does determine to maneuver to the light-weight division, he has revealed a conflict with IBF champion Vasiliy Lomachenko appears the most probably possibility: “If I transfer as much as light-weight, I’m the obligatory challenger for Lomachenko’s title.”
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He continued: “We’re simply going to need to see. It’s all in my palms. I’m within the driving seat. We’ll see what the longer term holds.”
