Joe Cordina targeting Abdullah Mason now before champion gains experience

Joe Cordina says he must fight Abdullah Mason immediately while the WBO champion is still developing. The Welshman believes a delay would allow Mason to grow into a more dangerous opponent.

“He's an up-and-coming fighter but a world champion, and he will go on to do great things. But I think if I'm to beat him, it's now, and I've got to get him now, before he gains the experience, his man power, man strength and all that sort of thing.”

— Joe Cordina, via Ring Magazine

What Joe Cordina said

Cordina, a former IBF featherweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-featherweight champion, is positioning himself for a shot at Mason's WBO lightweight title. Mason won the vacant belt in his most recent outing and represents a crossroads bout for the Welsh southpaw, who has campaigned at super-featherweight and lightweight. The clash would pit Cordina's ring experience against Mason's youth and momentum.

What it moves

Cordina's comments frame the fight as a now-or-never opportunity, suggesting he views Mason as beatable in the short term but a tougher proposition down the line. The WBO has yet to announce Mason's first defence. Cordina's camp will likely push for a quick turnaround if the sanctioning body opens the door.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Joe Cordina fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.