Miguel Magnesi [21(13)-0] is adamant Anthony Cacace [19(7)-1(0)] It won’t cause you any trouble in Manchester tomorrow night.
It’s a case of dancing with ‘Lone Wolf’ for the aptly named Apache, as the Belfast featherweight challenges the Italian for his IBO world title on the BT Sport Box Office Joyce vs Parker undercard, scheduled for the AO Arena. .
It is said to be a fight the British champion is very confident in and one that will propel Cacace towards a world title fight according to Frank Warren.
However, the Lazio native is sure he won’t be a global springboard for mercurial talent. Magnesi has his sights set on one of the four most recognized belts [WBA, WBO, IBF, WBC] and warns that Cacace will not stand in his way.
“Cacace is a good fighter, but he can’t stop my path,” he told Irish-boxing.com.
“My team and I aspire to win all the world titles in my weight class, Cacace will not be a problem for me.”
Magnesi had her sights set on Cacace ever since Lou DiBella proposed a meeting with her earlier this summer. Irish-boxing.com understands a fight has been agreed for New York and August 6, only the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury issues forced a delay.
The title holder reveals that he was also close to fighting Cacace previously.
“My team had already proposed it to the European Union a few years ago, but then I had the opportunity to fight for an important title, so our paths did not cross until now,” he adds before revealing why he sought a fight. with the man from Belfast.
“Our plans were to make a defense with a good fighter in a match that would draw interest and then go unify.”
