It will be his first defence of the title, having won it against Albert Batyrgaziev in July 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Cacace will be a difficult opponent for the Englishman to face, with the Northern Irish fighter enjoying a hugely positive run of form inside the boxing ring.
Quick Picks
Our pick: Dickens to win
Value bet: Fight to go the distance
Long shot: Dickens to win by TKO/KO
Tale of the Tape
Both southpaws bring contrasting experience levels and physical attributes to this anticipated 12-round clash. As noted, Dickens recently stopped Olympic champ Albert Batyrgaziev in 4 rounds (July 2025) and won by decision against Zelfa Barrett. Cacace has won 5 straight, including TKO9 over Leigh Wood (May 2025) and upsets against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington.
Dickens mixes boxing and brawling with good head movement, variety, and a potent long left hook; he's durable in uncomfortable exchanges. Cacace excels at distance control with a precise jab, methodical footwork, counter-punching, and body-head combinations, often slowing fights to punish errors.
Dickens's figures below are first when comparing the two fighters…
- Age - 34 vs 37
- Height - 5'5" (165cm) vs 5'10" (178cm)
- Stance - Southpaw vs Southpaw
- Record - 36-5-0 vs 24-1-0
- KO Record - 15 vs 9
Betting Preview
How have they performed in their last five fights?
Dickens's last five fights:
- Albert Batyrgaziev - Win (TKO, 4) - Jul 2025
- Zelfa Barrett - Win (UD, 10) - Feb 2025
- Eduardo Mancito - Win (TKO, 7) - Sep 2024
- Jayro Duran - Win (TKO, 6) - Jun 2024
- Andres Sosa - Loss (TKO, 10) - Jul 2023
Cacace's last five fights:
- Leigh Wood - Win (TKO, 9) - May 2025
- Josh Warrington - Win (UD, 12) - Sep 2024
- Joe Cordina - Win (TKO, 8) - May 2024
- Damian Wrzesiński - Win (UD, 12) - May 2023
- Michael Magnesi - Win (SD, 12) - Sep 2022
Betting Markets to Watch
It's possible to argue that Dickens has been undervalued in this matchup, with the odds suggesting he is a much bigger underdog than his form would suggest. He has 262 pro rounds under his belt, which is 89 more than Cacace, and a 42% KO rate, including recent KOs (Batyrgaziev) and an upset history (underdog against Barrett). If you're new to betting on boxing, understanding how to spot value in the odds is crucial.
With this in mind, the odds significantly undervalue him against Cacace's 38% KO rate and 9-month layoff.
A decision is likely required to determine the winner of this WBA title fight, with both men durable and having low KO rates in recent wins. While some fights end early with the quickest boxing knockouts in history, this contest looks set to go the distance.
Our Prediction
Check the latest Dickens vs Cacace betting odds at Sportsbet.
We think there's value in Dickens to retain his title, despite being the perceived underdog in the odds. We think the value bet is for a decision win, while our long shot is for Dickens to record a KO. For more boxing tips and predictions, check out our full coverage.
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