“I’ll fight with him, I’ll box him – whatever way he wants, so we’ll see what happens on the night. I’m really looking forward to it. Belfast around Christmas
time is going to be jumping.”
Belfast boxer Anthony Cacace will defend his WBA super featherweight world title in his hometown this December, it has been confirmed.
The 37-year-old achieved his dream of becoming a world champion in Dublin in March, beating James ‘Jazza’ Dickens on a unanimous decision at the 3Arena.
Cacace spoke of wanting to put the title on the line again in his hometown and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions have confirmed that will happen on December 19 at the O2.
His opponent is Liverpool fighter Nick Ball, who boasts a record of 25-1 – his defeat coming in his last fight as he lost his WBA featherweight title to Brandon Figueroa by TKO.
The English fighter is stepping up in weight to face Cacace in December and he sees this as a ‘massive opportunity’.
“He’s a solid champion, it’s going to be a good fight,” said Ball. “It’s a massive opportunity at a new weight.”
Cacace hasn’t fought in Belfast since May 2023 and he is expecting ‘a good scrap’.
“Nick’s a great fighter, ex-world champion, so I expect a good scrap. He’s a hard man, so let’s do it,” Cacace told DAZN.
“I’ll fight with him, I’ll box him – whatever way he wants, so we’ll see what happens on the night. I’m really looking forward to it.
“Belfast around Christmas time is going to be jumping, so I’m looking forward to it.”
The Belfast fight night is expected to be broadcast on DAZN.
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