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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Claire Hayhurst

Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina cleared of assault after self-defence ruling

Joe Cordina was acquitted by Judge Charlotte Murphy on self-defence - (PA)

Former world boxing champion Joe Cordina has been cleared of assault after hitting a man outside a petrol station.

Following a trial at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, a district judge found the 34-year-old not guilty of assault by beating in relation to Jamie O’Brien, 33.

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