Too late – Bowen’s coach believes Cacace has missed his chance

Anthony Cacace’s big opportunity has come ‘two years too late’ and he will be left ‘shocked’ when he faces Sam Bowen[15(11)-0] in Birmingham on November 30, according to Carl Greaves.

With two postponements of the British Boxing Board of Control ordered fight there were suggestions, Team Bowen were wary of fighting the natural but under achieving talent that is Cacace [17(7)-1(0)].

However, Bowen coach’s confidence suggests that may not have been the case – and the delays were down to legitimate injuries.

The trainer predicts his man will the fresher and stronger on the night and as a result see’s the champion defending his title in knockout fashion.

“I think this has come two years too late for Cacace and Bowen is all wrong for him,” said Greaves.

“Sam is formidably strong and in sparring he has always got the better of everyone he has sparred. He’s unbeaten in 15 fights and we still haven’t seen the best of him. I really believe that Cacace will be shocked at how strong Sam is and I can see Sam getting a late stoppage win.

“Sam is the younger and fresher man and I just feel he has that little bit extra,” he adds before suggesting Cacace is also at a disadvantage pressure wise.

“It’s a massive fight for both men but more so for Cacace because if he loses I don’t know where he will go from there because he has been hanging around for a while, knocking on the door and waiting for this chance.

As if the aforementioned were not all reason enough for the 27-year-old to be backed by his team, Greaves had time to list more advantages he feels Bowen has.

This camp will be a first as a full time pro for the ‘Bullet’ – and Greaves suggests that can only bring about further improvements ahead of a make or break fight for Cacace.

“Sam became British champion and WBO inter-continental champion while still working a full-time job of 42 hours a week, which shows you the kind of man he is,” added Greaves.

“So just think how fresh and strong he will be when he is able to rest properly after training. He’s just going to be too strong and I would think that Cacace must be struggling to make the weight. He’s 5ft 10in and now 30 years of age.”