Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Reach, Weight, and Knockout Ratio

The Ring of Fire card is unlike any other. While Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight each other to birth the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era, another potent fight in the lighter weight section is all set to entertain fans. It is the titular clash between Joe Cordina and Anthony Cacace, at the Kingdom Arena of Riyadh. Classifying himself as “the underdog”, the Irishman revealed that “he was ready to deliver” against Cordina. They will enter the ring in a challenge for JC’s IBF world super featherweight title. Who among them holds the major cards here?

Stellar Record vs. Stellar Record: Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace

In 2022, 32-year-old, Cordina bagged the title he boasts on his record today after he defeated Kenichi Ogawa in a Cardiff face-off. He dropped the Japanese fighter to the canvas by a right to the chin in the second round, winning the matchup through a knockout. He then went on to successfully defend the belt against the challenge of Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov (2023) through a split decision and Edward Vazquez (2023) on points. His six-year-long stint in the ring has brought him an undefeated record of 17-0 (9KOs).

On the other hand, his 35-year-old opponent, Cacace, emerged as the IBO champion in 2022 after he defeated an undefeated Michael Magnesi in a Manchester clash through a split decision. The following year, he defended the title for the first time till now against Damian Wrzesinski in a Belfast fight that he won on points. 11 years in the ring, way longer than Cordina, he holds a record of 21-1 (9KOs). He was defeated by Martin J Ward in 2017 on points for the British title.

For his last super featherweight class, Cordina came to 128.75 lbs while his opponent and Cacace came at 129.5 lbs. Cordina at 5’9”, has a reach of 69”, and is an orthodox fighter. His knockout ratio stands at 52.94%. Cacace, 5’10” tall, has a knockout ratio of 33.33%. The southpaw’s reach has not been showcased.

What’s the prediction?

Cordina has demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure and maintain his championship status. His orthodox stance, coupled with a respectable knockout ratio, suggests he possesses formidable punching power. In contrast, Cacace enters the ring without a spotless record. However, despite facing setbacks, including fights falling through and limited activity because of injuries and the pandemic, Cacace remains determined and hungry for success.

His southpaw stance and defensive skills provide him with a unique advantage. Although his knockout inefficiency indicates, he may rely more on technical proficiency than his raw power. Cordina holds the youth advantage and a slightly higher knockout ratio. Cacace’s experience and resilience, however, cannot be overlooked. Furthermore, his umpteen ability to adapt and capitalize on openings could pose a significant challenge to Cordina’s aggressive style.

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