Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood LIVE RESULTS: Huge main event on NOW after thrilling undercard in Nottingham
ANTHONY CACACE and Leigh Wood are facing off RIGHT NOW in Nottingham with the IBO super-featherweight title on the line!
Wood, 36, returns from an 18-month hiatus after suffering an injury following his impressive 2023 victory against Josh Warrington.
And a win over in-form Cacace, who recently beat Joe Cordina and Warrington, would see him cement his legacy as one of the best British fighters in recent times.
2 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor wins by unanimous decision
5 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 10)
Jones walks on to a big overhand right from Taylor.
He certainly felt that one.
As Jones looks to come inside, he is caught by another flush shot from Taylor.
Taylor offloads a four punch combo that has Jones in trouble.
This has been a great fight and Taylor has looked the pick of the pair.
8 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 9)
Jones is really looking to take it up a gear now.
He knows that he may be slightly behind on the card.
This has been a good co-main event this evening, both of these fighters have put it all on the line.
It is what every boxing fan wants to see, two fighters who are willing to have a real slugfest.
A big right hand from Taylor seems to rock Jones but the bell comes to his rescue.
13 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 8)
This is going to be a tough one to call if it goes to the card.
Jones is trying to force his way in close and get some shots off.
The bodyshots from Taylor are echoing around this arena, such is the force of them.
Good uppercut and hook from Taylor seems to rock Jones.
Towards the end of the round, Jones lands a great uppercut that lands on the jaw of his opponent.
17 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 7)
Both fighters are really giving it their all in this fight.
It looks like two boxers who are looking to ensure they keep unbeaten records intact.
Jones' punches do not seem to be hurting Taylor.
Some showboating from Taylor towards the end of the round, which the fans seem to enjoy.
20 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 6)
This fight is scheduled for ten rounds this evening.
Taylor is still getting some big bodyshots in and trying to come over the top with some shots over the top.
Jones has some wear and tear to the face from all he is having to take in this fight.
Great end to the round from Taylor as he lands a series of combinations.
25 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 5)
Taylor is landing some big bodyshots now.
Carl Frampton has him ahead on his card so far.
Jones really came out of the traps in the first couple of rounds but not so much since then.
He is continuing trying to push Taylor back with his attacks but looks really open to the counter when he comes inside.
29 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 4)
Jones is having to aborb a lot more punches.
Taylor is coming forward and looking to back up those jabs as he comes inside.
Meanwhile, Jones is struggling to land the punches he throws.
Definitely a round to Taylor there.
31 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Ezra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 3)
A much more even round there as Taylor works his way back into this.
He is getting a lot of instructions from his corner in between rounds and seems to be doing what they are asking.
Jones certainly knows he is in a fight now.
Today, 21:00 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 11)
Walker knows he needs to find something special to win this fight.
He is looking to unload shots but Davies is firing back with his own.
If this goes all the way to the card, you cannot imagine it is going to be anything but a convincing win for Davies.
Today, 20:56 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 10)
Davies is likely to win this fight from his ability to land punches consistently.
Sometimes boxers want to take fights the distance to show they have the ability to go the distance.
This most definitely seems like one of those bouts.
Today, 20:52 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 9)
This all seems to be more of a learning curve for Walker.
Davies is the more battle-hardened fighter of the pair.
It is all too easy for Davies to offload bodyshots and jabs with nothing coming back from the Irishman.
Today, 20:48 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 8)
Davies most definitely seems to have more in the tank here.
Walker actually start to pull the jab out of the bag himself.
Another round where Davies has just edged it.
Today, 20:44 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 7)
Davies is boxing a really patient fight.
He is working the jab to keep scoring points in case it goes to the card.
Walker replies with a good left hook but it does not seem to hurt his opponent.
Today, 20:41 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 6)
A lot on the line with a vacant belt up for grabs.
Walker is looking to let his left hook go more but there is not enough power behing it all too often.
Daviies is constantly getting through with his jabs, the Irishman is looking the more like he has been in a fight with marks to the face.
Today, 20:36 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 5)
Both fighters are looking to unload big shots at the moment.
Davies looks the more controlled of the two but Walker is looking to land big hits.
Walker is looking to use the ring more, both fighters feeling the fact they are five rounds deep now.
Today, 20:33 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 4)
Davies is looking to let his hands go more now.
That said, he is mainly unloading jabs and bodyshots.
When he does come inside, Walker is going over the top with shots trying to catch him.
Walker seems to be the more aggresive of the two fighters currently.
Today, 20:28 By Kieran Davies
Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker (Round 3)
Walker is trying to come forward and attack in the fight.
Davies is having to resort to jabs to keep him away currently.
Much better from Walker as he was getting bullied in this fight in the first two rounds.
Today, 20:12 By Kieran Davies
Welcome to Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood
Injuries and promotional disputes have meant that Leigh Wood has spent a long time out of the ring.
However, he has promised his loyal Nottingham fanbase a fight to remember this evening.
Prior to his time out of the ring he was on a four fight winning streak with some impressive wins.
Wood knows that time out of the ring can be a big problem for any boxer and this will not be as simple as some may think.
Anthony Cacace has had a complete opposite last year or so compared to Leigh Wood.
Cacace is 2-0 in 2024 capturing the IBF and IBO World Titles against some stellar names.
The Irishman has beaten Joe Cordina as a heavy underdog in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on the bill of Usyk Fury 1.
He then continued his great run of form to beat, ex Leigh Wood opponent, Josh Warrington in Wembley last year, the two wins have catapulted Cacace to becoming the most feared Super Featherweight on British soil.
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