Anthony Cacace says he’s on the “brink of obsession” as he prepares to cement his standing as an all-time Irish nice.
The Belfast man challenges Jazza Dickens for WBA honours on March 14th and will grow to be a two-time world champion with victory.
Victory would see the previous IBF world title holder go from a contemporary nice to getting into the realm populated by the likes of Steve Collins, Barry McGuigan, Wayne McCullough, Andy Lee, Carl Frampton, Ryan Burnett and Katie Taylor.
The legacy aspect has centered his thoughts additional.
“I’m totally centered,” he feedback. “I’m on the point of obsessed at this level. This can be a probability to grow to be a two-time world champion — that simply blows my thoughts.”
The prospect comes round late for somebody who has been earmarked as a standout expertise since his teenagers.
Nonetheless, the 36-year-old insists age is not any concern.
“I don’t really feel previous in any respect. My physique’s nonetheless in form, my thoughts’s nonetheless sharp. I imagine now’s my time — and if I’ve to go to 40, I’ll go.”
The Queensberry boxer believes the conflict with Dickens has all of the substances to grow to be a contemporary Irish traditional, regardless of the very fact his opponent hails from Liverpool.
Dicken’s Dublin connections make it an Irish showdown and their again tales in addition to preventing types make it a doable traditional.
“This may very well be the most effective Irish fights in a very long time,” he predicted. “We each know the ups and downs of boxing. Man to man, I totally respect him — however on battle night time we’re going to battle, and we’re going to battle correct.”
Regardless of the stakes, the previous champion refuses to look past Dickens or entertain discuss of unification fights.
“I’m not taking a look at anybody else,” he stated. “He’s bought the belt — I don’t. I’ve to go and take it.”
