Matchroom Boxing announce December 14 return to Monaco

MATCHROOM have announced a return to Monaco, which will take place on December 14. Eddie Hearn shows have become a fixture on the sporting calendar in the Principality and this will be the fifth time he has promoted there. Last time out, Welshman Joe Cordina controversially defended his IBF super-featherweight title via a razor tight … Read more

Jordan Gill looks to the future after inspired victory against Michael Conlan: “I think Joe Cordina and me would be a great fight”

THE career of Jordan Gill is now being looked at in a new light after his stunning win last night against Michael Conlan in Belfast. Walking into the SSE Arena Gill was the underdog and Conlan a long odds-on favourite who was expected to get his career back on track with a win. But whoever … Read more

Above average Joe: Cordina not quite at his best but he’s too good for the gritty Vazquez

JOE CORDINA left the Monte Carlo casino with more in the bank than he had when he arrived and that is a win. In the ring, Cordina was not happy with his 12 rounds against Edward Vazquez and that is understandable. The fight was harder than expected, closer than expected and Cordina was a harsh … Read more

A Spark of Inspiration: Why meeting Paulie Ayala changed the life of Edward Vazquez

\Edward Vazquez may not be a familiar name but on Saturday night he challenges Joe Cordina for the IBF super-featherweight belt in Monte Carlo. During this interview with Boxing News the 28-year-old gave his thoughts on facing Cordina, what his Mexican heritage means to him, the defeat to Raymond Ford, and why on Vazquez’s seventh … Read more

Joe Cordina: “There’s only one big money fight at my weight, really, and that’s [Emanuel] Navarrete”

Wales’ Joe Cordina, 31, is set to defend his IBF super featherweight title against Edward Vazquez on Saturday in Monte Carlo. Cordina understands the significance of this fight and recognizes that it could define his career. In an interview with Declan Warrington, Cordina emphasizes the importance of winning, regardless of whether there’s a title on … Read more