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What happened?
The IBF super-featherweight title will not be on the line during Anthony Joshua's fight with Daniel Dubois. Champ Anthony Cacace was set to defend the title against Josh Warrington, but the IBF decided not to sanction the bout as a title fight due to Warrington's inactivity and previous loss.
Consequences
If Cacace fails to win at Wembley, he will vacate the belt. The only title up for grabs now will be Cacace's IBO strap when he faces Warrington.
Reactions
Cacace expressed disappointment, while promoter Eddie Hearn criticized the IBF's decision, emphasizing the significance of the fight regardless of the title. Warrington echoed this sentiment, focusing on the importance of the fight itself over the title at stake.
