Cacace to defend WBA super-featherweight title against Samedov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Anthony Cacace is set to defend his WBA super-featherweight title against Elnur Samedov. The WBA has ordered the bout, which comes after Cacace's points victory over James 'Jazza' Dickens in March. Cacace had hoped to unify the division against Emanuel Navarrete, but will first face Samedov, who holds the interim title. Both camps have 30 days from June 2 to negotiate a deal, with a potential purse bid if they cannot reach an agreement.
- •Cacace won the title on March 14 against Dickens.
- •Samedov is 22-1 and won his interim title in February.
- •Negotiations must be completed within 30 days from June 2.
- •Cacace cannot fight any other opponent for 60 days before the defense.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Cacace ordered to defend world title against Samedov
"The WBA order Belfast's Anthony Cacace to defend their super-featherweight title against Elnur Samedov.
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