Anthony Cacace Defeats Josh Warrington in Title Defense

Anthony Cacace successfully defended his IBO and IBF titles by defeating Josh Warrington in a bout held during the Riyadh Season event at Wembley Stadium. The fight was broadcast globally on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports PPV, and Sky Sports Box Office.

In the opening round, Josh Warrington came out with aggressive tactics, aiming to unsettle Cacace with a barrage of punches. However, Cacace maintained composure, choosing his shots carefully from a distance. The second round saw Warrington take the upper hand with two significant right hands, positioning the fight on the inside.

By round three, Cacace began to control the distance more effectively. In the fourth round, his precision began to show as he hurt Warrington, delivering punches with increasing intensity. Warrington’s resilience was evident, as he countered Cacace’s attacks despite being hurt by a perfectly timed left cross.

The sixth round was relatively quiet, but Cacace landed an uppercut that demonstrated his control. This punch became a recurring weapon as the rounds progressed, steadily giving Cacace an advantage in the fight. Warrington continued to target the body in an attempt to break down his opponent.

As the fight entered its final stages, Cacace’s superior technical work began to dominate. The tenth round featured another well-executed right uppercut from Cacace, showcasing his consistent precision. The latter rounds highlighted Cacace’s dominance, with him capitalizing on his reach advantage and executing clean, effective shots.

The judges unanimously scored the fight in favor of Cacace, with scores of 118-110 and 117-111 twice, affirming his control throughout the match. Post-fight, there were reports by DAZN that Josh Warrington might have signaled his retirement by placing his gloves down in the ring, potentially marking the end of “The Leeds Warrior‘s” illustrious career.