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Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood Make Weight Ahead of IBO Title Clash in Nottingham

The fighters both tipped the scales at 129 lbs 8 oz, setting the stage for Saturday's super-featherweight showdown, streamed live on DAZN.

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Anthony Cacace

Overview

  • Anthony Cacace defends his IBO super-featherweight title against Leigh Wood on May 10 at Nottingham Arena, marking Wood's return after an 18-month layoff.
  • Both fighters, aged 36, successfully made weight at 129 lbs 8 oz during Friday's official weigh-in, confirming their readiness for the bout.
  • Cacace, the reigning champion, vacated his IBF belt in 2024 to pursue high-profile domestic matchups, including this fight against Wood.
  • Wood, a former WBA featherweight champion, moves up to 130 lbs and seeks to become a two-weight world champion in front of his hometown crowd.
  • The event, featuring a strong undercard of British talent, will be broadcast live on DAZN, with the main event expected to begin at 10 PM BST.