Overview
- James Dickens makes his first defense of the WBA super-featherweight title against former IBF champion Anthony Cacace at Dublin's 3Arena on March 14 during St Patrick's weekend.
- UK coverage is on DAZN, with the broadcast from 7 p.m. GMT and ring walks targeted for approximately 10:05 p.m., subject to change.
- Chief support features Dublin's Pierce O'Leary versus late replacement Maxi Hughes for the vacant IBO light-welterweight title, while Jono Carroll meets Colm Murphy for the vacant IBO super-featherweight belt.
- Dickens, 34, is a 5ft 5in southpaw with a 63in reach and a 36-5 (15 KOs) record, whereas Cacace, 37, stands 5ft 10in with a 71in reach and is 24-1 (9 KOs).
- Both men are late bloomers at world level, with Dickens upgraded to full WBA champion after stopping Albert Batyrgaziev for the interim belt and Cacace seeking a second world crown following victories over Joe Cordina, Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood.