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Mark Walker

Joe Cordina reclaims super-featherweight title with split decision win against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov

Joe Cordina regained the IBF super-featherweight title with a thrilling split decision win over Shavkat Rakhimov at the Cardiff International Arena.

Cordina, 31, stripped of the belt due to injury last year, became the first Welsh boxer to become a two-time world champion, but was made to dig deep in a classic encounter in front of his home fans.

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