Leeds boxer Josh Warrington set for Wembley clash on Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois card

‘The Leeds Warrior’ will return to action on September 21, fighting on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s high-profile battle with Daniel Dubois. It will mark a first return to the ring for Warrington since his defeat to Leigh Wood in October.

Belfast-born Cacace will be putting his IBF super-featherweight title on the line, looking to gather more momentum after stunning Joe Cordina in Saudi Arabia last month.

For Warrington, now 33, it will be a case of resurrecting his reputation after failing to take the WBA featherweight crown from Wood at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. He enjoyed dominance in the bout but fell victim to a brutal TKO.

Speaking to BBC Sport Northern Ireland, Cacace said: “I'm buzzing, it's so exciting. I'm looking forward to everything now. I feel like winning that world title has put a new lease of life into me.

"There were a couple of opponents given to me but I thought Josh was the best fight. He's very well known in Ireland and the UK. He's very experienced, he's been around the block. He's a great fighter."

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There had been talk of Warrington facing Wood in a rematch and Nottingham Forest’s City Ground has been mooted as a potential venue. However, it appears Warrington is moving on to a different challege.

Speaking at the press conference announcing the fight, Warrington said: "I want to thank Anthony and his team. This has been flirted with for a week or so, and I've nothing respect for them. Every fight that I have is a Fight of the Year contender. Boxing fans want to be entertained and see two fighters giving it their all so that's what I'll be bringing.”