Cacace Claims WBA Super-Featherweight Title, O’Leary and Carroll Also Victorious
Dublin, Ireland – Anthony Cacace is a two-time world champion after securing a unanimous points victory over James ‘Jazza’ Dickens for the WBA super-featherweight title at the 3Arena on Saturday. Pierce ‘Big Bang’ O’Leary and Jono Carroll also claimed world titles on a thrilling night of boxing.
Cacace Earns Second World Title
Cacace, previously a champion in the IBF division, controlled the fight with his reach and skills, earning scores of 115-113, 116-112 and 116-113. The 37-year-old Belfast fighter briefly troubled Dickens in the fourth round.
I’m delighted,said Cacace. ESPN
I had a poor night at the office – Jazza has an awkward style – but I still won the world title. I want to unify the division now.
Despite a torrid ninth round where Dickens mounted a strong offensive, Cacace demonstrated impressive fitness and regained control to box his way to victory.
O’Leary Dominates to Win IBO Super-Lightweight Title
Dublin’s Pierce O’Leary captured the IBO super-lightweight world title with a dominant performance against Maxi Hughes. The pressure-fighter stepped on the gas from the second round, overwhelming his experienced opponent.
Hughes, who had previously defeated several Irish fighters, was visibly struggling after being caught with a left hand in the fourth round. O’Leary continued to press, and Hughes’ corner retired him at the finish of the fifth.
It’s amazing,said a delighted O’Leary. BBC Sport
Here I am now world champion! This feeling is amazing and it’s only the start, to be honest, it’s only the start.
Promoter Frank Warren indicated that O’Leary’s next fight will be a unification bout, potentially in Dublin this summer.
Carroll Secures Split Decision Victory
Jono Carroll won the IBO super-featherweight title with a split decision victory over Belfast’s Colm Murphy. Carroll, returning after a year-long absence, started slowly, being outboxed in the early rounds. He rallied in the second half, changing tactics to engage in a closer battle.
The judges’ scorecards read: 116-112 (Murphy), 116-112 and 117-111 (Carroll). Murphy accepted the decision graciously.
FAQ
- Who won the WBA super-featherweight title? Anthony Cacace.
- Who did Anthony Cacace defeat? James ‘Jazza’ Dickens.
- Who won the IBO super-lightweight title? Pierce O’Leary.
- Who did Pierce O’Leary defeat? Maxi Hughes.
- Who won the IBO super-featherweight title? Jono Carroll.
Pro Tip: Effective ring generalship, like Cacace demonstrated, is often more crucial than knockout power in championship fights.
This night in Dublin showcased the depth of talent in the super-featherweight and super-lightweight divisions, setting the stage for exciting unification bouts in the future.