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Joe Cordina cleared of assault charge
Former boxing champion Joe Cordina not guilty after trial for punching man he believed was a fan.
In brief
Former boxing champion Joe Cordina not guilty after trial for punching man he believed was a fan. Joe Cordina was cleared of assault after district judge found his punch was self-defense in a February incident at Cardiff petrol station. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Joe Cordina cleared of assault
Two-time IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina was found not guilty of assault by beating at Cardiff Magistrates' Court.
Incident at Cardiff petrol station
Cordina punched Jamie O'Brien after O'Brien shoulder barged him at Pentwyn service station in February.
Judge's ruling
Judge Charlotte Murphy found Cordina's response was proportionate and necessary self-defense after O'Brien's attack.
CCTV evidence
CCTV showed O'Brien pushing Cordina with shoulder before Cordina delivered a single punch.
Cordina's statement
Cordina said he believed O'Brien wanted a photograph and felt threatened after being shoulder barged.
Lawyer's statement
Cordina's lawyer called the verdict a huge relief and thanked supporters for their support during the difficult time.
The big picture
Joe Cordina was cleared of assault after district judge found his punch was self-defense in a February incident at Cardiff petrol station.
