Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | Welsh (British) |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Cardiff, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Joe Cordina
20/10/2026
Cordina was found not guilty of assault by beating at Cardiff Magistrates' Court over a February incident at a Pentwyn petrol station, where a viral video showed him punching a man. The judge ruled that the single punch was proportionate self-defence. His legal team said he hopes to appear on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight in Cardiff on 11 December.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Welsh professional boxer who held the IBF super-featherweight world title in 2022 and regained it in 2023. He previously won British and Commonwealth lightweight titles. He lost the IBF title to Anthony Cacace in May 2024. |
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| Amateur Career | Represented Wales at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, winning bronze in the lightweight division, and won gold at the 2015 European Amateur Boxing Championships for Great Britain. He also represented Great Britain at the 2016 Rio Olympics. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
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| Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight Division | Super-featherweight; lightweight |
Personal Life
| Residence | Cardiff, Wales |
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| Heritage | Welsh and Maltese descent |
| Family Note | Welcomed his first daughter in 2015 |
Family
| Children | First daughter born 2015 |
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Career
| Amateur Highlights | Silver medal at the 2010 World Combat Games (bantamweight); bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games; gold at the 2015 European Amateur Championships |
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| Professional Debut | 22/04/2017, technical knockout win over Jose Aguilar |
| Professional Titles | WBA International lightweight champion; British and Commonwealth lightweight titles; IBF super-featherweight world champion (2022, regained 2023) |
| Professional Record | 19 wins (9 by knockout), 1 loss (as of latest verified record) |
| Last Verified Fight | 05/07/2025, 10-round unanimous decision win over Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz |
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Favourites
| Football Club | Cardiff City |
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Style Quotient
| Known For | Hand speed, footwork and ring IQ |
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| Nickname | Welsh Wizard |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the only British boxer to win gold at the 2015 European Amateur Championships | |
| 2. Lost his IBF title in 2022 after breaking his hand before a scheduled defence, then won it back in April 2023 | |
| 3. Made his professional debut at Echo Arena in Liverpool | |
| 4. Has fought on undercards of Anthony Joshua at the Principality Stadium |
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