Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears
Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating following an incident in Cardiff. The court case is set for October, and Cordina remains on unconditional bail.
Why it matters
The legal proceedings impact the professional career of a high-profile athlete, including the cancellation of his upcoming title fight due to visa issues.
Image source, Athena Pictures Image caption, The two-time IBF super-featherweight champion pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating
Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has denied assaulting a man outside a petrol station, a court has heard.
Cordina, 34, was one of two men charged in connection with an incident in the Cardiff suburb of Pentwyn in February.
He appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating.
Cordina appeared in the dock alongside Jamie O'Brien, 32, from Pentwyn, who has also been charged with assault in connection with the incident.
O'Brien did not enter a plea during the short hearing.
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