Support from opera star Andrea Bocelli counts for nothing once the ring walk music stops and the first bell rings warning Anthony Cacace.
‘El Apache’ has laughed at Michael Magnesi’, whom he challenges for the IBO world title in Manchester, boasts of having the backing of the famous Italian singer.
The Italian recently shared a special good luck video message from the world-renowned tenor, something that was brought up more than once during fight week.
However, the Belfast fighter all but suggests that ‘The Lone Wolf’ should start singing Time to Say Goodbye, predicting he will miss the strap on Joe Joyce’s undercard against Joseph Parker in Manchester tonight.
“Who gives a *** Andrea Bocelli. We are fighting at the end of the day,” Cacace said.
“Michael is a good champion. He is 21-0, strong and everything else. But we will see on Saturday night how strong he is.
“I hope this is my breakout fight. I’m 33 years old, so it has to be now or never.”
The Lou DiBella-guided Magnesi comes into the fight undefeated and on the back of an eight-fight knockout streak. He has only shown one form of fighting since he turned himself in and if he maintains that focus on the BT Sports card, he will be in trouble according to the 33-year-old Cacace.
“I feel like he’s the perfect opponent, I won’t have to go looking for him. He will come and take me down, which could be a bad thing for him.”
“This guy thinks he’s f invincible,” Cacace added.
