Cordina vs Hernandez Analysis and Prediction
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Joe Cordina (12-0, 7KO) vs Joshuah Hernandez (10-3, 8KO)
Super Featherweight (130)
Joe Cordina
Doubts are beginning to creep in whether Cordina has the natural athleticism to take himself to the top. Since moving beyond domestic competition and taking on mediocre international competition, Cordina has struggled to impose himself physically. Although the majority decision against Faroukh Kourbanov was a bit of a shock, the fight itself was far more comfortable than the cards suggested. Sharp, snappy combinations lack a pep in the punch but remains classy aesthetic work. The Welsh Wizard is vulnerable to eating shots after slipping the initial handful, but he has shown a strong enough chin to justify his hands low style. With a long gas tank and the ability to craft six-punch combinations on the spot, Cordina is now arguably underrated by fans.
Joshuah Hernandez
Fighting out of the USA for the first time, Joshuah Hernandez faces his biggest test to date. Outside of a surprise first-round TKO to Gavino Guaman, quickly rectified with his own stoppage victory just three months later, Hernandez is a ridiculously tough, durable front-foot fighter. Aiming to swarm opponents, he was able to launch decent work against Chris Colbert against the ropes. Cordina can be backed up at times and Hernandez will need to unload everything when the opportunity arises.
Predicted Result: Cordina Decision
Doubts are beginning to creep in whether Cordina has the natural athleticism to take himself to the top. The Welsh Wizard is vulnerable to eating shots after slipping the initial handful, but he has shown a strong enough chin to justify his hands low style. With a long gas tank and the ability to craft six-punch combinations on the spot, Cordina can still be comfortably backed. Fighting out of the USA for the first time, Hernandez is a ridiculously tough, durable front-foot fighter. Aiming to swarm opponents, he was able to launch decent work against Chris Colbert against the ropes. Cordina can be backed up at times and Hernandez will need to unload everything when the opportunity arises.
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