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Anthony Cacace Withdraws from Fight Due to Injury

7/9/2025

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In a disappointing turn of events, Anthony Cacace has pulled out of his highly anticipated August 16 bout against Raymond Ford in Riyadh, sidelined by a back injury from training. The 36-year-old Belfast boxer was riding high after recent victories, leaving matchmakers scrambling to find a replacement for Ford in the Itauma-Whyte event's undercard.

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In a disappointing turn of events, Anthony Cacace has pulled out of his highly anticipated August 16 bout against Raymond Ford in Riyadh, sidelined by a back injury from training. The 36-year-old Belfast boxer was riding high after recent victories, leaving matchmakers scrambling to find a replacement for Ford in the Itauma-Whyte event's undercard.