Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington: Live round-by-round updates 

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Anthony Cacace (left) and Josh Warrington are scheduled to go to war on the Joshua vs Dubois undercard. [Image Courtesy: @J_Warrington on Instagram]

Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington meet inside Wembley Stadium for a Fight of the Night contender.

In September 2022, Cacace defeated Michael Magnesi to become the new IBO super featherweight world champion. Since then, 'The Apache' has secured title defenses against Damian Wrzesinski and Joe Cordina.

As for Warrington, he's coming off consecutive losses against Luis Alberto Lopez and Leigh Wood, which were both entertaining wars at featherweight. 'The Leeds Warrior' now looks to cash in on his added popularity in a legendary venue

Saturday's event featuring Cacace vs Warrington will take place in front of a sold-out Wembley Stadium. Therefore both fighters could face added pressure due to the opportunity to showcase their skills on a massive platform.

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Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the super featherweight fight between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington.

It should be noted that the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois event will start on September 21 at 8 A.M. PT / 10 A.M. CT / 11 A.M. ET/ 4 P.M. BST). The main event is expected to begin roughly six hours later.

Watch the faceoff between Cacace and Warrington below:


Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington

Round 1:

Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington is underway. Warrington fires off two jabs to start the fight. Cacace returns the favor. Cacace attempts to capitalize on Warrington being against the ropes but can't find the target.

Cacace lands an overhand right behind Warrington's ear. Warrington slightly misses on a massive left hook. Cacace finds the target with another overhand right. Cacace is giving Warrington trouble with his jab and movement.

Cacace turns Warrington around and lands a sneaky right hand. Round one ends with Warrington looking to push Cacace back after being on the ropes.

Round 2:

Josh Warrington is trying to close the distance, but Anthony Cacace's long punches are causing problems. Warrington is finding success on the inside. Warrington unloads several body punches. Warrington is keeping his hands high. Warrington lands a right cross and gets Cacace attention.

Warrington lets his hands go, and the crowd likes what they see. Cacace tries to push Warrington and receives a body punch instead. Warrington is upping the aggression and lands a big uppercut. Warrington fires off several more body punches. Cacace counters with a solid hook. Good round for Warrington.

Round 3:

Anthony Cacace fires off his jab and tries to regain control of the distance. Cacace lands a good right hand over the top. Warrington does good work off the clinch before Cacace finds a home for a short hook. Cacace needs to keep this fight at range because Warrington is finding too much success on the inside.

Cacace lands another crisp jab to keep Warrington back. Warrington's head movement and overall defense have been impressive thus far.

Round 4:

Anthony Cacace opens the round with a big left hook that finds the target. Cacace continues his success with a right hand and a body shot. Josh Warrington tried to throw a barrage of body punches, but he was caught cleanly and temporarily stumbled.

Warrington's inside work is where the majority of his success is coming. Cacace pushes back with Warrington with his jab and puts together a few punches while Warrington is against the ropes. Cacace puts together a good combination to score. Per usual, Warrington refuses to back down.

Round 5:

Josh Warrington charges forward to start the round. Warrington may need to increase his energy and volume to win this fight. The referee warns both fighters after Anthony Cacace lands a punch to the back of Warrington's head.

Cacace complains about a clash of heads after a good combination. Warrington lands to the body and Cacace counters with a clean uppercut. The clinching between them is starting to increase. Warrington hasn't found much success in this round. Cacace finds the target with a big right hook. Warrington fires back.

Round 6:

Anthony Cacace is gaining confidence, he ended the last round with screaming antics. Josh Warrington's hands remain in a high guard. Warrington is trying to find success in the clinch, but it's not having the same effect as Cacace's punches.

Cacace lands a straight punch down to the body. Warrington's only landed punches are coming from the clinch. The referee gives Cacace another warning for not breaking cleanly. Warrington could be tiring earlier than expected.

Round 7:

Josh Warrington lands a double jab to temporarily close the distance. Anthony Cacace has Warrington moving back with his straight punches. Warrington lands a heavy body punch. Cacace quickly regains control with a solid hook.

Cacace's size is giving Warrington trouble. Cacace continues to find the target when Warrington attempts to close the distance. Both fighters aren't throwing as many punches as expected until they are in the clinch.

Round 8:

Josh Warrington quickly grabs Anthony Cacace after the latter comes out firing. Cacace is increasing his volume and starting to tee off on Warrington from range. Cacace pushes back Warrington with his jab. Warrington counters with a big hook.

Warrington is trying to make something happen, but he's not finding the most success. Cacace comes in with a left hook and finds the target. The referee gives both fighters another warning for not breaking clean.

Warrington doesn't have much of an answer. With that said, Cacace's volume is making these rounds closer than they probably should be. Cacace unloads a three-punch combination with Warrington against the ropes.

Round 9:

Anthony Cacace starts the round with a solid right hand. Josh Warrington needs to turn this fight around. Warrington counters off the ropes with a left-hand punch over the top. Cacace lands a crisp body punch to Warrington's midsection.

Cacace's footwork is keeping him out of distance of Warrington's power. Warrington continues his investment to the body. Warrington complains about Cacace holding. Warrington is finding success in the clinch this round.

Cacace takes away Warrington's momentum with a big punch. The round ends with Cacace slightly landing an overhand right. Warrington counters with body punches.

Round 10:

Josh Warrington fires off two jabs. Anthony Cacace lands a massive step-in right hand. These rounds could be closer than the commentators are giving credit. The referee gives Warrington a warning for punching behind Cacace's head.

Warrington's consistent clinching is preventing Cacace from punching at range. This round has mostly been Warrington landing light punches in the clinch. Cacace lands a sneaky uppercut on the inside to push Warrington's head back. Cacace has a cut over his left eye. They exchange words at the end of the round.

Round 11:

Josh Warrington has some momentum due to the cut. Warrington comes out firing. Cacace slows down Warrington's momentum with a few body punches. Warrington is charging forward but hasn't landed much. Cacace lands a right hand while Warrington attempts to close the distance.

Warrington unloads a barrage of body punches. Cacace lands a big one-two combination from distance. Warrington finds the target with a left hook.

Round 12:

Josh Warrington likely needs a knockout for the win. Both fighters are battling in the clinch. Anthony Cacace is getting frustrated as he's slipped on the canvas twice. Warrington temporarily lets his hands go but doesn't land much.

Cacace lands a clean right hand over the top. Warrington is trying to make something happen. Warrington falls down, the referee scores it as a slip. Warrington almost goes down again, seems to be another slip. We're going to the scorecards.

Official Result: Anthony Cacace def. Josh Warrington by unanimous decision (117-111 x2 and 118-110)

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