In a highly anticipated showdown set to unfold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Anthony Cacace (21-1, 7 KOs) is gearing up to face his toughest adversary yet, Joe Cordina (17-0, 9 KOs), for the IBF super-featherweight championship.
Despite setbacks including cancelled fights, opponent withdrawals, injuries, and the pandemic, Cacace, the former British super-featherweight titleholder, has persevered, with just five fights since February 2019. Now, he finds himself on the undercard of the momentous clash between WBC titleholder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 23 KOs) and unified champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs).
Originally scheduled for February 17, the Cordina-Cacace bout was postponed due to Fury’s sparring injury ahead of the historic undisputed title fight.
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While Welshman Cordina has voiced frustration over facing Cacace instead of pursuing unification bouts, Cacace remains undaunted by his underdog status.
“I’m not just here to fill a spot. I’m here to seize that belt,” Cacace affirmed to Belfast Live. “Sure, the odds may favor him, but the pressure is on him to maintain his status. I’m just a guy from Andytown chasing a dream. Part of that dream is claiming victory on Saturday night, and I have full confidence in my ability to do so. This opportunity in Saudi Arabia is what boxing is all about, and I’m prepared to rise to the occasion.”
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