Joe Cordina Still Waiting on Pacquiao for Cardiff Card

Joe Cordina is still waiting to hear back from Manny Pacquiao about a potential fight on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff, and time is working against him.

Cordina has been pushing for a spot on the Cardiff bill, which would put him on home soil for one of the biggest events British boxing has staged in years. Pacquiao is viewed as the kind of opponent who could turn a domestic undercard slot into a genuine attraction in its own right. No answer has come back yet, and undercard contracts for a show this size typically need to be locked down well before fight week, so every day without a response shrinks the window to actually make the fight happen.

Why the Pacquiao Fight Matters for Cordina

A fight with Manny Pacquiao would be the biggest name opponent of Joe Cordina's career by a wide margin. Landing a spot on the same card as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua already raises Cordina's profile, but sharing the night with Pacquiao specifically would give the Welsh fighter a level of global attention he has not had before. For Pacquiao, slotting into a loaded Cardiff show offers a big stage without the pressure of carrying the main event.

What the Delay Means for the Card and the Betting Market

The longer Pacquiao stays silent, the more likely Cardiff promoters move on to a different plan for that slot on the card. Fighters and promoters want undercard bouts finalized early so broadcasters and sponsors can build promotion around the full lineup, and Cordina's camp will not want to be the last fight confirmed, or left off the show entirely, on a night this big. Until Pacquiao actually signs on, there is no fight to price, so bettors should treat any chatter about odds on this matchup as premature. If the bout does get made official, expect Pacquiao's name value to make him an immediate favorite in the market regardless of where he is at this stage of his career.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joe Cordina fighting Manny Pacquiao?

Joe Cordina is hoping to fight Manny Pacquiao on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff, but Pacquiao has not yet given an answer.

When is the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to headline a card in Cardiff, with Joe Cordina seeking a spot on the undercard against Manny Pacquiao.