Anthony Cacace Retains IBO Title Stopping Leigh Wood Nottingham

Anthony Cacace successfully defended his IBO super-featherweight title by defeating hometown favorite Leigh Wood in Nottingham, with Wood's corner throwing in the towel in the ninth round. Cacace, who vacated his IBF title for this lucrative fight, dominated much of the bout and delivered a punishing series of punches that left Wood unable to continue. Wood, moving up in weight and returning after a 17-month layoff, showed resilience but was ultimately outgunned by Cacace's skill and power. Despite the loss, Wood expressed respect for Cacace and remained undecided about his future in boxing. Cacace, now 24-1, indicated his readiness for bigger fights, including a potential bout with WBC titleholder O'Shaquie Foster, emphasizing the financial aspects of his fight choices. The bout was the main event of a Queensberry-promoted card, televised worldwide on DAZN, highlighting Cacace's rise and Wood's challenging return to the ring.