Anthony Cacace was crowned WBA featherweight champion on Saturday, March 14 as he defeated James ‘Jazzy’ Dickens by decision atop a Queensberry Promotions card aired on DAZN from the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
How he won: Cacace won by decision
Cacace arguably won the fight in the middle rounds as he created enough distance between himself and Dickens to ensure he took the belt from the Brit providing he stayed upright through the rest of the bout. In truth, any comeback from Dickens was too little, too late, perhaps taking the 12th, to ensure he lost by unanimous decision.
Official Scorecards: Dickens vs. Cacace
| Fighter | Jan Christensen | Olena Pobyvailo | Giuseppe Quartarone |
| James “Jazza” Dickens | 112 | 113 | 113 |
| Anthony Cacace | 116 | 115 | 116 |
Where He won: Dublin 3Arena
The event took place at the iconic 3Arena — a venue boxing promoter Frank Warren said he’d love Cacace to return to, being an Irish fighter.
What he won: WBA featherweight world title
By claiming the 130-pound championship, Cacace became a two-weight world champion but said pre-fight that he wants to unify, and win more belts to best establish himself as one of Ireland’s premier fighters alongside Katie Taylor.
Promoted by: Frank Warren For Queensberry
Frank Warren commented on Dublin, Ireland being a sleeping hotbed for boxing. Who would you like to see next for Anthony Cacace in Dublin on a Queensberry fight night by Frank Warren.
What’s next for DAZN is a Golden Boy Promotions card taking place on Saturday, March 14 in the Coachella Valley. Arnold Barboza Jr is in the main event.
More details to follow…
