ANTHONY CACACE is no longer a world champion – after deciding to hand back his IBF title.
Cacace opted against fighting his mandatory challenger Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez of Mexico and is instead set to take on England’s Leigh Wood in May.
The Andytown Apache, 35, says it is about chasing the biggest purses possible at this stage of his career.
Super-featherweight king Cacace posted: “Today I have decided to vacate my IBF World Title.
“Becoming a World Champion was an absolute dream and an incredibly proud moment for me.
“However at this stage of my career I only want the biggest fights possible, regardless of the belt on the line.
“I’m a prize fighter and my aim now is to secure mine and family‘s future and to create a legacy for myself in boxing by being involved in massive fights that fans will remember.
“Look forward to announcing my next fight very soon. Watch this space.”
The Wood clash is expected to take place on May 31 in Nottingham.
Both men beat Leeds star Josh Warrington in their last outings – Wood in October 2023, and Cacace at Wembley back in September.
Cacace’s decision means Ireland no longer has a reigning world champion – with Katie Taylor still the undisputed women‘s world light-welterweight champ.
