Anthony Cacace vs. Leigh Wood:
Cacace wins by TKO in the 9th round.
Ezra Taylor vs. Troy Jones:
Taylor wins by UD.
Liam Davies vs. Kurt Walker:
Davies wins by UD.
Owen Cooper vs. Chris Kongo:
Cooper wins by PTS.
Sam Noakes vs. Patrik Balaz:
Noakes wins by KO in the 3rd round.
Lewis Williams vs. Viktar Chvarkou:
Williams wins by PTS.
Huey Malone vs. Jakub Laskowski:
Malone wins by PTS.
Charlie Senior vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes:
Senior wins by PTS.
Joe Cooper vs. Dmitri Protkunas:
Cooper wins by PTS.
Joe Tyers vs. Mario Valenzuela Portillo:
Tyers wins by PTS.
Harris Akbar vs. Octavian Gratii:
Akbar wins by PTS.
Nico Leivars vs. Darwing Martinez:
Leivars wins by PTS.
The clash between Anthony Cacace (23-1, 8 KOs) and Leigh Wood (28-3, 17 KOs) is igniting excitement for what promises to be an all-out war on May 10th in Nottingham.
With both fighters known for their crowd-pleasing styles, it’s tough to see this being anything other than a thriller. Cacace, an Irish southpaw, made the bold choice to vacate his IBF junior lightweight title, stating that he wanted bigger fights that truly motivate him. He’s found that in Wood, a tough former WBA featherweight champion who’s itching to end his long layoff.
Watch weigh-in highlights here:
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Wood will have the hometown advantage and a track record of memorable battles, including victories over Michael Conlan and Josh Warrington. However, “Leigh-thal” has been out of action since October 2023 - a considerable gap in a career already peppered with two stoppage defeats. Meanwhile, Cacace was last seen in the ring this past September, racking up a decision win against Warrington. Despite having just one loss on his record, Cacace has yet to be halted, suggesting Wood has a serious challenge ahead if he aims to score another dramatic finish.
Watch Cacace vs. Warrington highlights:
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Both men are in their mid-30s - Cacace turned 36 earlier this month, while Wood will be 37 in August - leading some to wonder if the punishing wars they’ve fought might catch up to them. Cacace’s ability to mix pressure with technical skill has made him a fan favorite, and his willingness to stand and trade could play perfectly into Wood’s approach.
Will Wood’s lengthy absence affect his timing? Will Cacace regret relinquishing his world title for this risky showdown? How will each fighter’s war-torn body hold up if the bout turns into a drawn-out slugfest? We will get the answers pretty soon.
Main card:
▪️Anthony Cacace vs. Leigh Wood, 12 rounds, for Cacace’s IBO world super featherweight title
▪️Ezra Taylor vs. Troy Jones, 10 rounds, for the vacant WBA Continental Gold light heavyweight title
▪️Liam Davies vs. Kurt Walker, 12 rounds, for the vacant IBF Intercontinental featherweight title
▪️Owen Cooper vs. Chris Kongo, 10 rounds, welterweight
Prelims (Starts at 11 am ET):
▪️Sam Noakes vs. Patrik Balaz, 8 rounds, lightweight
▪️Lewis Williams vs. Viktar Chvarkou, 6 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Huey Malone vs. Jakub Laskowski, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Charlie Senior vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes, 6 rounds, featherweight
▪️Joe Cooper vs. Dmitri Protkunas, 4 rounds, middleweight
▪️Joe Tyers vs. Mario Valenzuela Portillo, 4 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Harris Akbar vs. Octavian Gratii, 4 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Nico Leivars vs. Darwing Martinez, 6 rounds, super bantamweight
