Anthony Cacace caused an upset by claiming Joe Cordina’s IBF super featherweight belt in a match broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office. Cordina, who had been considering a move up to lightweight, decided to stay in the division to unify titles. Cacace brought the IBO belt to the table, setting the stage for a potential shot at hunting down other major governing-body belts. The 35-year-old Cacace appeared to be in his final fight to secure a world title, questioning whether Cordina was struggling to make weight. Cacace started strong, landing significant shots and causing Cordina trouble early on.
Cacace scored a knockdown in the corner in the third round and continued to apply pressure on Cordina, who struggled to defend himself. In the fifth round, Cacace appeared to taunt Cordina with a smile after stiffening his opponent’s legs. As the match progressed, it was clear that Cordina was running out of energy and struggling to mount a comeback. Cacace maintained a relentless pace and outpunched Cordina at a ratio of around 3:1. By the eighth round, Cordina’s lack of defense prompted the referee to stop the fight, awarding the victory to Cacace. Now, Cacace will look to secure a high-profile fight while Cordina may consider moving up to lightweight.
In a rematch for the IBF cruiserweight title, Jai Opetaia reclaimed his belt by defeating Mairis Briedis. The two fighters, both former IBF champions, had previously faced off in 2022, with Opetaia winning the belt from Briedis. Opetaia, the favourite heading into the match, landed some heavy punches early on, causing damage to Briedis in the sixth round. Despite Briedis rallying in the later rounds, Opetaia ultimately won a unanimous decision from the judges, scoring 117-111, 116-112, 116-112 in his favor. The victory marked Opetaia’s second reign as IBF cruiserweight champion.
Viewers in the UK can watch the upcoming Fury vs. Usyk fight on TNT Sports Box Office for £24.99. The fight can be accessed through platforms such as discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, and Prime Video. Subscription and purchase instructions are available on the discovery+ website, while Virgin Media TV users can find the event in the On-Demand section. EE TV customers can purchase the event on channel 494, and Prime Video users do not need a subscription to buy and watch the fight. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, with the ring walk expected around 23:00 UK time.
TNT Sports Box Office coverage of Fury vs. Usyk will feature presenters Becky Ives alongside Carl Frampton, David Haye, and Steve Bunce, with commentary from Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodall. TNT Sports, now available on discovery+, offers a range of live sports rights, including the Premier League, UEFA competitions, rugby, cricket, UFC, boxing, and WWE. The streaming platform provides fans with access to TNT Sports, Eurosport, and entertainment content in one destination. Fury vs. Usyk promises to be a highly anticipated event, drawing attention from boxing fans across the UK and beyond.
