Under Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua’s main card, we will witness Josh Warrington and Anthony Cacace’s exciting match. On May 18, 2024, Anthony Cacace retained his IBO super-featherweight title and won the IBF by defeating Joe Cordina through an eight-round technical knockout. Following this, he was expected to defend his title against the mandatory challenger, Eduardo Nunez. However, the IBF allowed Anthony Cacace to take an optional fight against Josh Warrington instead, a decision that sparked controversy and bypassed Eduardo Nunez. To address this issue, the IBF decided Anthony Cacace’s fight with Josh Warrington would not be for the title. It denotes he still has to face Nunez in the future. For the IBF junior lightweight title, this eventual showdown between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington is scheduled for September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Both boxers have had remarkable recent performances and achievements, adding to the excitement and anticipation for this upcoming fight.
Anthony Cacace is a professional Irish boxer born on February 2, 1989, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He made his professional debut on February 25, 2012, and won the fight by defeating Ben Wager through first-round technical knockout. Followed by his debut match, he won another three consecutive victories against Kristian Laight in April by a point decision, in July with a sixth-round TKO victory over Mickey Conveney, and another point decision victory against Aivaras Balsys in September. On November 3, 2012, Anthony Cacace again faced Mickey Conveny, where he won the fight via first-round TKO and captured the BUI super-featherweight title. In 2013, he won decision victories by defeating Zsolt Nagy in March and OSnel Charles in October. Till 2016, his professional career was moved forward on a victorious path. In July 2017, he suffered his first professional defeat with Martin Joseph Ward at Wembley Arena, London, England, for British and vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight titles.
His current record shows that the loss to Ward was the only defeat in his professional career; after that, he bounced back and won several games. Recently, he faced Joe Cordina on May 18, 2024, at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was for Joe’s Super-Featherweight title on the undercard of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Following his third-round loss to Cordina, Cacace continued to pressure him and won the eighth round. This victory dramatically changed his career, making him the first Irish Super-Featherweight Champion. The upcoming fight with Josh Warrington is not just another match; it’s a crucial battle that could solidify his status or lead to his second professional career defeat.
Josh Warrington is a professional English boxer born November 14, 1990, in Leeds, England. In 2009, Warrington turned professional and won his debut match against Delroy Spencer with a 40-35 point decision. In 2010, he won all three fights, defeating Danny McDermid, John Riley, and Youssef Al Hamidi in a four-round by-point decision. Until 2019, he maintained his undefeated record by unanimous decision, split decision, RTD, and technical knockout. During this period, Warrington won a vacant English featherweight title by defeating Chris Male, won a vacant Commonwealth featherweight title through a TKO victory against Samir Mouneimne, and won a vacant European featherweight title via fourth-round technical knockout over Davide Dieli. In 2015, he faced Dennis Tubieron, won the fight unanimously, and won a vacant WBC International featherweight title. On May 19, 2018, he faced Lee Selby with a split decision result; he won the IBF featherweight title.
On February 13, 2021, Josh Warrington suffered his first professional career defeat against Mauricio Lara in a ninth-round technical knockout. This loss, considered a significant upset, was a testament to Warrington’s resilience and determination. They were scheduled for a rematch on September 4, 2021, which unfortunately ended in a technical draw after two rounds, where Lara was severely cut above his left eye due to a head clash. Despite his comeback from his first career loss in December 2022 and October 2023, he faced two consecutive defeats and lost his IBF and WBA featherweight titles. Like Anthony Cacace, this upcoming match is equally crucial for Josh Warrington to rise from his recent setbacks.
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington: Event Details
Main Event: Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington
Date: September 21, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. PT | 8:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Wembley Stadium in London, England
Where to Watch Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington?
The highly anticipated bout between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington will be available for fans in over 200 countries. This exciting event will be broadcast live on DAZN through pay-per-view, allowing boxing enthusiasts worldwide to witness this epic showdown between two formidable fighters.
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington Fight Card
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois (Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title)
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington (Cacace’s IBF super-featherweight title)
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson (Light-heavyweight)
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Tyler Denny (Middleweight)
Mark Chamberlain vs. Josh Padley (Lightweight)
Anthony Cacace Stats and Bio
Nationality: Irish
Age: 35
Height: 5′ 10″
Reach: N/A
Total Fights: 23
Record: 22-1 (8 KOs)
Josh Warrington Stats and Bio
Nationality: British
Age: 33
Height: 5′ 7″
Reach: 67″
Total Fights: 35
Record: 31-3-1 (8 KOs)
Prediction
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington
On September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London, England, under the main card of Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois, the top fighters Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington were ready to enter the ring for the IBF junior lightweight title. Anthony Cacace is well known for his technical prowess in the ring, and he is a master strategist with a solid understanding of boxing fundamentals. This anticipation of his strategic approach adds an extra layer of excitement to the approaching match. Despite a relatively low knockout ratio, Cacace is considered a powerful puncher. His punches are known to be hurtful and bone-bruising. Additionally, he has shown remarkable resilience throughout his career, overcoming injuries and setbacks to achieve significant victories. However, Cacace inconsistency is a considerable question mark in his career. While Cacace is a skilled offensive fighter, he has shown some defensive vulnerabilities in past fights. Opponents who exploit these weaknesses may find success against him. In this forthcoming match against Josh Warrington, Anthony Cacace needs to use his superior boxing IQ to outmaneuver Warrington and avoid getting drawn into a brawl.
On the other hand, Josh Warrington is famous for his relentless pressure in the ring. He is a force to be reckoned with, constantly moving forward and throwing high punches that can overwhelm his opponents. This aggressive style, akin to a relentless storm, is one of the primary reasons for his victories. Warrington’s stamina and work rate are exceptional, and he can maintain a high pace throughout the fight, which often wears down his opponents. This endurance allows him to dominate in the later rounds when his opponents start to tire. Despite his high work rate, Warrington does not possess significant knockout power. With only eight knockouts in his 31 wins, he often relies on winning by decision rather than finishing fights early. This can be a disadvantage against opponents who can withstand his pressure and counter effectively. While Josh Warrington is a formidable opponent with relentless pressure and a high work rate, Anthony Cacace’s technical superiority, effective counterpunching, defensive skills, power, and strategic approach give him a strong chance of winning by decision.
The Pick: Anthony Cacace via Decision.
