Anthony Cacace Impresses Against Josh Warrington on Joshua vs Dubois Undercard
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Anthony Cacace Shines Vs. Josh Warrington On Undercard
Released on September 21, 2024
Anthony Joshua (28 victories, 3 losses, with 25 knockouts) is set to face Daniel Dubois (21 wins, 2 losses, with 20 KOs) for the IBF world heavyweight championship as part of the Riyadh Season event at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Fans around the world can catch all the action live on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports PPV, PPV.com, and Sky Sports Box Office. In an exciting matchup on the card, Anthony Cacace (23 wins, 1 loss, with 8 KOs) squared off against Josh Warrington (31 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw, with 8 KOs) for the IBO super featherweight title. Cacace emerged victorious by unanimous decision, delivering a remarkable performance that allowed him to retain his IBO title.
Anthony Cacace Beats Josh Warrington In Style
Cacace Vs. Warrington: Fight Highlights
In the first round, Warrington started off strong, throwing a series of quick punches. However, Cacace remained calm and chose his strikes carefully from a distance. The second round marked a turning point for the Leeds fighter, as he connected with two powerful right hooks and dominated the exchanges, taking control of the action up close.
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In the third round, Cacace started to manage the distance more effectively. By the fourth round, the fighter from Belfast landed some solid shots on Warrington, appearing to punch with greater intensity as the match wore on. Cacace continued to find success in the following round, landing a perfectly timed left cross that stunned the Leeds fighter, who once again demonstrated his courage by retaliating. Even though “The Apache” was gradually gaining the upper hand, Warrington was still delivering effective punches to the body.
In a calm sixth round, "Anto" executed a stunning uppercut in the seventh, which quickly became his signature move in the match. It looks like Cacace is gaining the upper hand against a determined Warrington. By the eighth round, the action had shifted to a more mid-distance range, which played to Cacace's strengths due to his reach advantage.
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Warrington is showing remarkable courage as he keeps targeting his opponent's body, but the fighter from Belfast is delivering the more impactful punches. His right uppercut connected once more, marking the highlight of round 10. The skill of the Belfast boxer is becoming more apparent with each passing round. Cacace maintained his impressive performance into the eleventh round. In the final round, “Anto” showcased his best work against a determined warrior from Leeds. Once again, the judges’ scorecards were consulted, showing scores of 118-110 and 117-111 twice, all in favor of Cacace, confirming his well-deserved win.
After the match, the DAZN commentary team noted that Josh Warrington dropped his gloves in the ring, indicating what appeared to be his retirement. What an impressive journey for "The Leeds Warrior."
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