Anthony Cacace was pretty unimpressed with opponent Michael Magnesi's boast about being backed by opera star Andrea Bocelli ahead of their world title fight.
Magnesi puts his IBO super-featherweight belt on the line against Belfast challenger Cacace in Manchester on Saturday night on the undercard of Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker.
The Italian - who boasts a perfect record of 21-0 - recently shared a special good luck video message from world-renowned tenor Bocelli ahead of his title defence.
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During Thursday's press conference, Cacace played down the significance of the high-profile backing.
"Who gives a s*** about Andrea Bocelli. We're fighting at the end of the day," he said.
"Michael is a good champion. He is 21-0, strong and whatever else. But we will see on Saturday night how strong he is.
"I hope this is my breakout fight. I am 33 years of age so it has to be now or never. I feel he is the perfect opponent, I won't have to go looking for him.
"He is going to come and march me down, which could be a bad thing for him."
Magnesi has stopped his last eight opponents and has predicted a ninth when he steps into the ring with Cacace.
But the Belfast challenger insists he also harnesses knockout power.
"This dude thinks he's f****** invincible," Cacace added.
"He is a good champion but he hasn't been hit by anyone like me yet. And he is going to find out on Saturday night what it's like to be hit."
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