Irish Super-featherweight boxer, Anthony Cacace pulled off a huge shock in Saudi Arabia by stopping Joe Cordina in the eighth round to win the IBF world title.
The Belfast underdog delivered a brutal performance, dropping the Welshman in the third as Cordina struggled.
Cacace, 35, continued to dominate the rounds with power punches before the referee halted the contest following a flurry of shots.
The 32-year-old Cordina suffered a first defeat in his 18th pro fight as Cacace claimed a deserved maiden world title in his 23rd outing.
“I am in shock, no-one gave me a chance to do this,” said an emotional Cacace.
“Joe is a hell of a competitor, an Olympian and a two-time world champion. I have nothing but respect for him and I want to run it back.”
A devastated Cordina left the ring without giving a post-fight interview.
