The Belfast fighter broke down Dickens with heavy pressure and cleaner punching
Anthony Cacace (25-1, 9 KOs) defeated Jazza Dickens (36-6, 15 KOs) by unanimous decision to win the WBA super featherweight title Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin. Judges scored the 12-round fight 115-113, 116-112, and 116-113.
Dickens began sharply from the southpaw stance, using the jab to keep distance and stepping out after punching. Cacace spent the early rounds measuring range and looking for counters while edging forward behind a high guard.
As the fight progressed, Cacace began to close the space more effectively. He stepped in behind straight shots and hooks, pushing Dickens toward the ropes and forcing exchanges where the Belfast fighter landed the stronger punches.
Dickens tried to keep the fight at range with the jab and lateral movement, but Cacace’s pressure steadily brought the action into mid-range and inside exchanges. In those moments, Cacace often finished combinations with the cleaner shots.
Several rounds remained competitive, yet Cacace’s workrate began to separate the fight through the middle rounds. He stepped forward with short combinations and forced Dickens to give ground more frequently.
The pace stayed steady in the championship rounds as Dickens attempted to rally behind the jab. Cacace answered by continuing to press and landing straight rights and hooks when Dickens tried to reset.
No knockdowns occurred, but both fighters connected cleanly at different stages of the contest.
“That showed you what I can do on a poor night at the office and still win a world title,” Cacace told DAZN after the fight. Jazza had an awkward style, a southpaw and was hard to hit but I’m the new world champion.”
The win gives the Belfast fighter his second world title and extends a strong run of performances. Dickens, who won the belt with a knockout victory over Albert Batyrgaziev, had early success but could not match Cacace’s output across the full twelve rounds.
All Results:
Anthony Cacace def. Jazza Dickens by unanimous decision
Pierce O’Leary def. Maxi Hughes by RTD (R5, 3:00)
Adam Olaniyan def. Jan Bezouska by TKO (R1, 0:59)
Ryan Garner def. Cristian Bielma by TKO (R3, 1:07)
Jono Carroll def. Colm Murphy by split decision (116-112, 112-116, 117-111)
Steven Cairns def. Arnie Dawson by TKO (R9, 1:38)
Eoghan Lavin def. Liam Walsh by TKO (R8, 1:22)
Bobbi Flood def. Bela Istvan Orban by TKO (R1, 1:08)