Stevenson withdrew after suffering a hand injury during training and underwent surgery. The cancellation cost Cordina a world title fight through no fault of his own, but Matchroom then needed nearly nine months to get him back into the ring.
Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz was a reasonable opponent for his lightweight return in July 2025. Coming back against a limited fighter made sense after the Cacace defeat, the Stevenson cancellation and more than a year outside the ring. The mistake was giving Cordina a second rebuilding fight five months later. Gabriel Flores Jr. carried a higher ranking and a recognizable name, but he presented little danger to…
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