Former world champion Cordina denies assaulting man after petrol station incident

Former world champion Joe Cordina, 34, has denied assaulting a man, a court heard. He faces a charge linked to an incident that occurred outside a petrol station in February.

Cordina, identified in court as a 34-year-old former world champion, entered a denial when the allegation was put to him. The charge relates specifically to an episode outside a petrol station in February and was outlined during the hearing. Court proceedings recorded his denial, and the matter was set out for consideration by the legal process.

During the short hearing, the focus remained on the allegation that a man was assaulted outside the petrol station in February. Officials present in court confirmed that Cordina had been charged in connection with that incident. His denial was formally noted as part of the proceedings.

The hearing reiterated the timeline of events tied to the February incident but provided no further detail about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault. Prosecutors brought the charge against Cordina, and the court noted his response. No additional allegations or charges were disclosed at that appearance.

Cordina’s age and former status as a world champion were recorded in court documents and mentioned during the session. The information about the petrol station incident in February formed the central element of the charge he faces. His denial remained the principal development reported from the hearing.

The court heard the accused deny the allegation, and that plea was entered on the public record. The case continues to be processed through the judicial system pending any further scheduled hearings or actions.