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Cordina’s unification desire lingers as IBF world champion enduring unclear future

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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk was supposed to have unfolded a week ago today, with two other championship bouts on the undercard – featuring the return of IBF super-featherweight world titlist Joe Cordina. While the three-month delay complicates matters out of his control, the Welshman has been clear on his stance should he be unable to secure unification bouts at 130lbs. Continue reading “Cordina’s unification desire lingers as IBF world champion enduring unclear future” →

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Hector Garcia: “I lost the battle but not the war, I’ll continue,” after Gervonta Davis R9 TKO loss

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 07: Gervonta Davis walks to his corner at the end of Round 8 against Hector Luis Garcia in their WBA World Lightweight Championship bout at Capital One Arena on January 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

After falling short for the first time in his six-year professional career last weekend, WBA world super-featherweight champion Hector Luis Garcia has offered his first words since the Gervonta Davis defeat and rather than dwelling on things he cannot change, the 31-year-old has now vowed to come back stronger for the experience, back at his natural 130lb weight division. Continue reading “Hector Garcia: “I lost the battle but not the war, I’ll continue,” after Gervonta Davis R9 TKO loss” →