Joe Cordina cleared of assault, targets December return on Fury-Joshua undercard

Former IBF junior lightweight champion Joe Cordina has been cleared of assault following an incident outside a gas station in Cardiff, Wales, in February.The incident subsequently prevented Wales Cordina from entering the United States for his scheduled WBO lightweight title fight against Abdullah Mason in Cleveland on July 4.Kevin Anton spoke with his team after DOMINATING Freudis Rojas, retaining his WBC Continental Americas super welterweight championship title. Kevin Anton spoke with his team after DOMINATING Freudis Rojas, retaining his WBC Continental Americas super welterweight championship title. Cordina, 34, was found not guilty of assault by beating against Jamie O'Brien, 33, following a trial at Cardiff Magistrates' Court.District Judge Charlotte Murphy ruled that Cordina had acted in self-defense, saying she was "satisfied" he believed it was necessary to use force to protect himself."I am further satisfied that a single, measured, controlled punch was proportionate in the circumstances," Murphy said."It is very easy to consider the defendant's response by considering the CCTV in slow motion, however the defendant had a split second to consider his response to the shoulder barge."Shortly after the trial, Cordina released a statement on social media saying he was hugely relieved to now put this behind him and that his focus was now on the future and getting back in the ring.Cordinas lawyer, Nadeem Majid, also confirmed his client's desire to return to the ring on December 11, on the undercard of Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua at Cardiffs Principality Stadium.Eddie Hearn, Cordinas promoter, told BoxingScene last month that he had offered Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao the chance to face Cordina on the card. Cordinas canceled title shot against Mason is another option for the December event.ProBox TV Fight Night Review! Chris Algieri and Robert Garcia break down all the action from Phoenix, Arizona. Kevin Anton delivers a dominant performance against Freudis Rojas, Justin Pauldo continues his rise in the lightweight division, and Carlos Orona makes a statement with a stoppage victory over Bryan Acosta. Join Chris Algieri and Robert Garcia as they review the entire ProBox TV Championship Series card, analyzing the performances, key moments and what comes next for the fighters.Carlos Andres Arteaga Orona let his hands talk in the ring, delivering a STUNNING knock out to Bryan Acosta in ArizonaLance Pugmire makes a trip to see ProBox TV's very own Kevin Anton at his barber shop ahead of his main event on October 16 against Freudis Rojas at Phoenix's Rawhide Events Center.ProBox TV Fight Night Review! Chris Algieri and Robert Garcia break down all the action from Phoenix, Arizona. Kevin Anton delivers a dominant performance against Freudis Rojas, Justin Pauldo continues his rise in the lightweight division, and Carlos Orona makes a statement with a stoppage victory over Bryan Acosta. Join Chris Algieri and Robert Garcia as they review the entire ProBox TV Championship Series card, analyzing the performances, key moments and what comes next for the fighters.Carlos Andres Arteaga Orona let his hands talk in the ring, delivering a STUNNING knock out to Bryan Acosta in ArizonaLance Pugmire makes a trip to see ProBox TV's very own Kevin Anton at his barber shop ahead of his main event on October 16 against Freudis Rojas at Phoenix's Rawhide Events Center.