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Cordina's Pacquiao fight hopes fade for Joshua-Fury undercard

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:19 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Cordina's Pacquiao fight hopes fade for Joshua-Fury undercard

Summary

Joe Cordina's aspirations to face Manny Pacquiao on the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff on December 11 appear to be diminishing. Despite having agreed to terms, Pacquiao has not confirmed his participation and may target a fight in early 2027 instead. As of now, the undercard's lineup includes heavyweight bouts, with promoter Eddie Hearn emphasizing the need for a Welsh fighter, such as Cordina. Hearn has indicated plans for a significant fight for Cordina in January should the matchup with Pacquiao fail to materialize.

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By the Numbers

•Cordina wanted to fight Pacquiao in Cardiff on December 11.
•Pacquiao has not fought since July 2025.
•Hearn criticized the undercard for lacking Welsh representation.
•Confirmed undercard fights include Wilder vs. Opetaia and others.
•Cordina may face alternative opponents if Pacquiao fight doesn't happen.

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12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cordina unlikely to fight Pacquiao on Joshua-Fury card

What they're saying

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Joe Cordina's hopes of facing boxing great Manny Pacquiao on December's Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua card in Cardiff appear to be over.
— Yahoo Sports

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