Anthony Cacace Defeats Josh Warrington, Retaining His Titles

Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) will tackle Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) for the IBF world heavyweight title in a Riyadh Season occasion at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Followers globally can see this card unfold on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports activities PPV, PPV.com and Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. In one of the vital intriguing fights on the cardboard, Anthony Cacace (23-1, 8 KOs) took on Josh Warrington (31-4-1, 8 KOs) for the IBO tremendous featherweight title. The Belfast man was the winner by unanimous determination, in what was a formidable win for the champion as he retained his IBO strap.

Anthony Cacace Defeats Josh Warrington With Spectacular Efficiency

Cacace vs. Warrington Recap

The opening spherical noticed Warrington come out aggressively, punching in flurries, however Cacace stayed affected person and picked his photographs properly from a distance. The second spherical was a powerful one for the Leeds fighter as he landed two large proper fingers and outworked his opponent, making it his battle on the within.

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Cacace started to regulate the gap higher in spherical three. Within the fourth, the Belfast man hurts Warrington and appears to be punching with extra spite because the battle progresses. Cacace loved success within the subsequent spherical, touchdown a fantastically timed left cross, which harm the Leeds man who as soon as once more confirmed his bravery and fired again. Regardless of “The Apache” slowly getting on prime, Warrington is having success to the physique.

A quiet sixth spherical noticed “Anto” land a gorgeous uppercut in spherical seven, with that punch quick turning into his go-to shot on this bout. It seems Cacace is quick turning into in command of this battle in opposition to a courageous Warrington. The eighth showcased that the battle was now taking place at mid-distance – suiting Cacace and his attain benefit.

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The bravery of Warrington isn’t wavering as he continues to work the physique of his opponent, however the Belfast fighter is touchdown the extra telling work. That proper uppercut landed once more, which was the perfect punch of spherical 10. The standard within the Belfast man’s work is shining via because the rounds progress. The nice work from Cacace continued all through the eleventh. The ultimate spherical noticed “Anto” produce the perfect work in opposition to a courageous Leeds warrior. We once more went to the judges scorecards, which learn 118-110 and 117-111 x2 in favour of Cacace in what was a deserved victory.

Retirement for Warrington

Following the battle, the DAZN broadcast group reported that Josh Warrington laid his gloves down within the ring to seemingly signify his retirement. What a profession for “The Leeds Warrior.”