Joe Cordina denies assault charges
Former boxing champion pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating at Cardiff Magistrates' Court.
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Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has denied assaulting a man. The 34-year-old appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court and pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating. The alleged incident occurred outside a petrol station in Pentwyn, Cardiff, in February.
Cordina was in court alongside Jamie O'Brien, 32, who is also charged with assault in connection with the same incident. O'Brien, from Pentwyn, did not enter a plea during the hearing. The court had previously been informed that the offences the two men are charged with are alleged to be against each other, with Cordina's legal representative stating that a second charge emanates from one continuous incident.
District Judge Charlotte Murphy granted Cordina unconditional bail. His trial is scheduled to take place on 13 October. O'Brien's case was adjourned until 26 August.
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Cordina, a former super-featherweight world champion, was scheduled to fight for the WBO lightweight title in the United States on 4 July. However, he announced via social media that his application for a US visa had been refused.
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+What charges is Joe Cordina facing?
Joe Cordina is facing two charges of assault by beating. These relate to an alleged incident outside a petrol station in Pentwyn, Cardiff, in February. The charges stem from an altercation with another man, Jamie O'Brien, who is also charged in connection with the same incident.
+When is Joe Cordina's trial scheduled for?
Joe Cordina's trial is set for 13 October. This follows his not guilty plea at Cardiff Magistrates' Court. His case was adjourned alongside Jamie O'Brien's, whose hearing is set for 26 August.
+What happened to Joe Cordina's planned boxing match?
Joe Cordina's planned fight for the WBO lightweight title in the US on 4 July was cancelled. This was because his application for a US visa was refused, as he announced on social media.
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