Triumph for Anthony Cacace as He Dethrones Joe Cordina as IBF Super-Featherweight Champion
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a stunning turn of events, Anthony Cacace emerged victorious as he dethroned Joe Cordina as the IBF super-featherweight champion, stopping him in the eighth round of their highly anticipated bout at the Kingdom Arena.
The fight, which took place on the undercard of the undisputed heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, saw Cacace deliver a masterful performance, consistently outworking and ultimately overpowering his Welsh opponent.
Cordina, who had previously boasted a perfect 17-0 professional record, struggled to make the 130-pound limit, with reports suggesting he had considered a move up to the lightweight division. Cacace, 35, from Northern Ireland, had long been tipped as a potential world-level fighter, and he showcased his skills to the fullest, seizing control of the contest from the third round onward.
“After a wild opening, Cacace found his rhythm in the third, landing a series of punishing left hands that left Cordina struggling to survive. The onslaught continued, with Cacace’s work-rate and power proving too much for the champion, who was finally rescued by the referee Bob Williams 39 seconds into the eighth round.”
In the co-main event, German heavyweight Agit Kabayel enhanced his own world title aspirations with a seventh-round stoppage victory over the previously undefeated Frank Sanchez. Kabayel, who had previously been in contention to challenge Tyson Fury, showcased his continued improvement, handing Sanchez his first professional defeat.
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