Belfast's Anthony Cacace claimed the WBA super-featherweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over James 'Jazza' Dickens at Dublin's 3Arena. The 37-year-old secured the win on scorecards of 116-113, 116-112, and 115-113 in a tactical battle that never fully ignited. Cacace, who previously held the IBF version in 2024 before vacating, demonstrated enough skill to dethrone the Liverpool champion.

This victory positions Cacace among the elite in the 9st 4lb (59kg) division, where he joins Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete and USA's O'Shaquie Foster as world champions. The fight featured Cacace's trademark aggression against Dickens' southpaw style, with both fighters showing respect throughout. Cacace's corner appeared more satisfied at the final bell, and the judges ultimately agreed with their assessment.

For Dickens, the loss snaps a four-fight winning streak and forces a reassessment of his career trajectory. Meanwhile, Cacace's promoter Frank Warren hinted at a summer homecoming fight, possibly in Belfast. The champion has already set his sights on unification bouts rather than immediate rematches, with Southampton's Ryan Garner emerging as a potential next opponent after his undercard victory.