# Joe Cordina cleared of assault charge

> Former boxing champion Joe Cordina not guilty after trial for punching man he believed was a fan.
- Title: Joe Cordina cleared of assault charge · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13601465/joe-cordina-former-boxing-world-champion-cleared-of-assaulting-man-he-punched-outside-petrol-station
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:50:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joe Cordina was cleared of assault after district judge found his punch was self-defense in a February incident at Cardiff petrol station.