Joe Cordina's hopes of facing all-time great Manny Pacquiao on the undercard of December's Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua showdown appear to be over.
The 34-year-old former IBF super-featherweight champion wanted to face Pacquiao, 47, a 12-time world champion across eight different weights, on home soil at the Principality Stadium on 11 December.
The Cardiff undercard is not yet complete, but so far features only heavyweight clashes as support to the all-British affair between Fury and Joshua.
Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia, Da'Mazion Vanhouter vs Michael Essomba and Martin Bakole vs Solomon Adebayo are the other bouts confirmed so far.
Cordina's promoter Eddie Hearn - who has been critical of the announced undercard - says he has "lined up a big fight for Cordina in January".
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Reports indicate that Pacquiao may also have settled on facing an opponent in early 2027 instead, with an official announcement expected soon.
While Cordina had agreed terms to face Pacquiao, the Filipino legend - who has not fought since July 2025 - has not reciprocated.
Cordina's promoter Hearn previously admitted that he was unsure whether the final details could be agreed.
