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Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears

Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears

Summary

Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has denied two charges of assault from an incident near a petrol station in Cardiff. He appeared in court, was granted bail, and will face trial in October.

Key Facts

  • Joe Cordina, 34, is a former super-featherweight boxing world champion.
  • He was charged with two counts of assault by beating related to an incident in February.
  • Another man, Jamie O'Brien, 32, was also charged and appeared in court.
  • The alleged assaults are said to be against each other in the same incident.
  • Cordina pleaded not guilty; O'Brien did not enter a plea.
  • Cordina was granted unconditional bail until his trial on 13 October.
  • O'Brien's case was postponed to 26 August.
  • Cordina was scheduled to fight for a WBO lightweight title on 4 July but was denied a US visa.
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