Cordina out of Mason fight after US visa block (opens original article in a new tab)

Joe Cordina's WBO lightweight title fight against Abdullah Mason was canceled after he was denied a US visa, preventing him from competing in Cleveland on July 4, 2026.

• Joe Cordina's WBO lightweight title fight against Abdullah Mason was canceled due to a US visa denial
• Cordina claimed the US embassy in London rejected his visa application despite providing necessary paperwork
• The fight was scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Cleveland and would have been Cordina's chance to become a two-weight world champion
• Mason's first defense of his WBO lightweight title was postponed as a result of Cordina's visa issues