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Joe Cordina agrees terms to fight Manny Pacquiao on Fury-Joshua card
Joe Cordina has agreed terms to fight Manny Pacquiao on the undercard of Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua.
The bout would take place in Cordina's home city of Cardiff, Wales.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the deal is agreed from Cordina's side, but the fight is not confirmed.
Cordina, a former world champion, was cleared of assault charges earlier this week after facing trial.
The 34-year-old had also been due to fight in the United States in July, but he was denied a visa because of the charge.
Pacquiao returned to boxing last year after four years away and drew with Mario Barrios in his most recent fight.
A meeting with the Filipino star would give Cordina a major chance to restart his career at home.
Joe Cordina has agreed terms to fight Manny Pacquiao on the Fury-Joshua undercard.
The agreement was reported on 22 October 2026.
Cordina, 34, is a Cardiff-born former IBF super-featherweight champion.
He was cleared of all charges in an assault case, paving the way for him to return to boxing.
Pacquiao has not fought since July 2025, when he drew with Mario Barrios.
- Who
- Joe Cordina and Manny Pacquiao.
- What
- Cordina agreed terms to fight Pacquiao on the Fury-Joshua undercard.
- When
- Reported on 22 October 2026. The fight date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Cordina is eager to resume his career on a major opportunity in his own city.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cordina lost his IBF title to Anthony Cacace in Riyadh.
Pacquiao's most recent fight ended in a majority draw against Mario Barrios.
Cordina's agreement to fight Pacquiao on the Fury-Joshua undercard was reported.
- Agreement
- Cordina agreed terms to fight Manny Pacquiao
- Event
- Fury-Joshua undercard
- Cordina's age
- 34
- Pacquiao's last fight
- July 2025, a majority draw with Mario Barrios
- Cordina's title
- Former IBF super-featherweight champion