Cacace Stuns Cordina with Eighth-Round TKO Victory for IBF Super Featherweight Title

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18/05/2024 21h10

In a thrilling bout for the IBF super featherweight title, Anthony Cacace pulled off a stunning upset as he delivered a brutal beating on Joe Cordina in the eighth round, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight. The match, held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, saw Cacace dominate Cordina, who struggled to defend himself throughout the match.

From the start, it was clear that both fighters were willing to go blow for blow, engaging in a war inside the ring. The battle for the title thrilled the audience as Cacace and Cordina exchanged powerful blows, with neither refusing to back down. However, as the fight progressed, Cacace began asserting his dominance, seemingly having his way with Cordina.

Despite Cordina's resilience, Cacace showed no signs of slowing down and looked to end the match with a well-executed uppercut. In round three, Cacace managed to knock Cordina down, but the resilient fighter managed to get back up, surviving the round. Cordina's survival surprised many, considering Cacace was considered the underdog with odds of +400 before the bout.

However, in the fourth round, Cordina launched a counter-attack, landing some effective combinations on Cacace, who may have exhausted himself with a late flurry in the previous round. Cordina's recovery and resilience allowed him to make it to the end of the round, keeping his hopes alive.

Nevertheless, Cacace's determination proved too much for Cordina to handle. In the eighth round, Cacace continued to dominate, delivering a brutal beating that ultimately forced the referee to intervene and stop the fight. With the TKO victory, Cacace proved the odds wrong and emerged as the new IBF super featherweight champion.

This unexpected triumph marked a turning point in Cacace's career, solidifying his place in the boxing world. The defeat was undoubtedly a tough blow for Cordina, who previously held the title but was unable to defend it against Cacace's relentless assault.

As the boxing world buzzes about this surprising upset, fans and pundits alike are applauding Cacace's impressive performance and resilience. With this victory, Cacace has not only etched his name into boxing history but has also opened up new opportunities for a promising future in the sport.

The IBF super featherweight title fight between Cacace and Cordina will undoubtedly be remembered as a memorable showdown that showcased the true spirit of the sport. Boxing fans eagerly await the upcoming matches in the division, as the title has now changed hands, adding an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Entities mentioned: Anthony Cacace, Joe Cordina, IBF super featherweight title, referee

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