Cordina's US visa issues cancel Mason title fight in Cleveland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Joe Cordina's WBO lightweight title bout against Abdullah Mason, scheduled for July 4 in Cleveland, has been canceled due to visa denial. Cordina stated that the United States embassy in London rejected his visa application, preventing him from entering the country. He expressed disappointment over losing the opportunity to compete for a world title, which he had targeted as a significant achievement in his career. Cordina clarified he has no injuries and felt prepared for the fight. The canceled fight would have been Mason's first title defense after winning the belt in November 2025.
- •Joe Cordina's fight against Abdullah Mason is off due to visa problems.
- •The match was scheduled for July 4 in Cleveland.
- •Cordina expressed frustration over the visa denial from the US embassy.
- •Mason was set to defend his title for the first time.
- •Cordina has confirmed he is not injured and was ready to compete.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Cordina says US visa block means Mason fight is off
"Welshman Joe Cordina says the United States embassy in London turned down his visa application.
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