EDUARDO NUNEZ hopes he’ll get his likelihood to face IBF super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace.
The 27-year-old Mexican is the necessary challenger and subsequent in line for the Northern Irishman after stepping apart to permit Cacace to face Josh Warrington.
Cacace may have been stripped of his title, nonetheless, had he misplaced to Warrington after the IBF refused to sanction the bout as a primary defence. Explaining their resolution the sanctioning physique stated, “He [Warrington] has not fought within the 9st 4lb division in over a decade and has by no means been ranked.”
Cacace v Warrington was non-title bout. (Picture by Richard Pelham/Getty Pictures)
Having overwhelmed Warrington at Wembley Stadium on factors in a aggressive battle, the 35-year-old should face his necessary challenger by March 20, 2025. If he doesn’t, then Cacace must vacate the belt. Since his win, although, the champion has hinted that he could transfer as much as light-weight, the place he hopes to safe himself a life-changing alternative towards Vasiliy Lomachenko or Gervonta Davis.
“Congratulations, Cacace in your win,” Nunez stated on social media.
“You achieved your goal and so did I. It’s time to place our playing cards on the desk and maintain enterprise. Everybody is aware of that the subsequent step is Cacace vs Nunez. I hope our battle will probably be made quickly.”
Nunez, who has 27 wins inside the space in 28 fights, final fought on August 31, knocking out veteran Colombian Miguel Marriaga within the sixth spherical. His solely defeat occurred six years in the past in Cancun when he misplaced to Hiram Gallardo on factors in a six-round contest.
Time is ticking, @AntoC6 ⏰
Sugar Nunez is prepared 👊 pic.twitter.com/ao8jbsaXVI
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 24, 2024
