Joe Cordina claimed his first world title with an explosive knockout punch.
The perfectly-timed right hand of the Welshman stunned Kenichi Okawa. It also sent the Cardiff crowd to hysterics at Motorpoint Arena, Wales.
Ogawa failed to answer the count and the bout was stopped at the 1:15 mark of the second round. Cordina won the IBF super featherweight title.
Watch the incredible KO blow over.
Cordina (15-0, 9 KOs) remained unbeaten and can now call himself a world champion after capturing several minor titles earlier in his career. Great Britain’s representative at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Cordina entered the bout as a 2-to-1 favorite, according to Draft Kings.
Ogawa (26-2-1, 1 NC, 18 KOs) loses for just the second time in his pro career. This was his first defense of the IBF belt after winning it last November.
See more highlights from the fight below, courtesy of DAZN:
A night Joe Cordina & Wales will never forget #OgawaCordina @autozone pic.twitter.com/L4qKul8CF3
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 4, 2022
“It’s an incredible feeling. ‘
Joe Cordina discusses the punch that made him a world champion pic.twitter.com/cPMEH26ywZ
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 4, 2022
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