Anthony Cacace Shocks Joe Cordina to Win IBF Super-Featherweight Title
Underdog Cacace Pulls Off Stunning Eighth-Round TKO Victory
Cordina Suffers First Loss in 18th Pro Fight
In a major upset, Northern Ireland's Anthony Cacace stunned the boxing world by defeating Joe Cordina in an eighth-round TKO on Saturday night, capturing the IBF super-featherweight title.
Cordina, the heavy favorite in the fight, had been undefeated in his 17 professional bouts, but Cacace, who entered the ring with a 21-1 record, put on a dominant performance.
Cacace, 35, controlled the pace of the fight from the opening bell, landing hard shots and wearing down Cordina, who was making his first title defense.
Cordina, 32, went down in the sixth round after being staggered by a right hook from Cacace, and the challenger never let up, eventually forcing the referee to stop the fight.
The victory is a major upset and a huge boost for Cacace, who had been expected to challenge for a world title in the near future.
Cordina, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from his first professional loss and reclaim his title.
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