Joe Cordina will hope to retain his IBF super-featherweight strap when he comes up against Anthony Cacace on May 18.

The pair fight live on DAZN PPV on May 18 in Saudi Arabia ahead of the biggest fight of the year.

Top of the card is the undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

A win for either men could see them kick on to unify the division.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace.

When is Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace?
  • Date: Saturday, May 18   
  • Start time: 5 p.m. UK / 12 p.m. ET
  • Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. UK / 6 p.m. ET
  • The fight night will start around 5 p.m. UK / 12 p.m. ET, with the main event approximately beginning at 11.05 p.m. UK / 5.05 p.m. ET. Cordina vs. Cacace is likely to be around 8.55 p.m. UK / 3.55 p.m. ET but the details will be confirmed closer to the date.

    What has been said?

    “I am not here to make up the numbers. I am here to win that belt,” Cacace told Belfast Live.

    “Yes, I am the underdog and he is the big favorite. But he is the one with everything to lose. I am just a guy from Andytown living the dream.

    “Part of that dream is winning that title on Saturday night, and I have no doubt I can do that. I can’t wait. Being part of this card in Saudi Arabia is brilliant. It is what boxing is all about.

    “And I am ready to deliver.”

     

     

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