Welsh champion Joe Cordina faces two assault charges, and the court has heard he was retaliating when he punched a man to the ground.
Joe Cordina's fight away from the ring is now playing out in a courtroom. The champion boxer is on trial accused of two counts of assault by beating, following an altercation on 27 February.
The court has heard that Cordina was "retaliating" when he punched a man to the ground. That description goes to the heart of the case, because the question of who did what, and in response to what, will shape how the evidence is weighed.
Cordina is charged with two counts of assault by beating. The trial is ongoing, and as with any case still before the court, the charges are allegations that have yet to be decided.
For a fighter whose name has been built on discipline and big-stage performances, the proceedings are a major test outside the ropes. Boxing fans will be watching closely as the evidence is heard and the case moves toward a verdict.
