'I'll be firing on all cylinders'
The former IBF super-featherweight world champion has now settled permanently back in Wales after spending much of his career training away from home."For the last 16 out of my 18-year career I've lived away," Cordina explained. "But now I'm experienced enough to keep away all the distractions. To come back to Cardiff, be around my family and leave the gym to go home to my kids, it's a nice feeling."Cordina will prepare for his comeback alongside respected Welsh trainer Gary Lockett, who he has long admired."I've always trained at Gary's gym when I'm home. He was technically sound as a fighter and he's technically sound as a trainer," Cordina said. "Basics are what you need to win boxing fights - he teaches that better than most."In Quiroz, Cordina faces a relatively unknown, but dangerous opponent. The Mexican lightweight boasts a record of 17 wins and one defeat, with 13 victories coming by knockout."If I'm going to be world champion again, it's someone I have to get through," Cordina said. "They offered me two opponents - one was 19-0 with six knockouts, the other was 17-1. This one I have to respect his power, it'll keep me switched on. I'll be firing on all cylinders."Saturday's fight marks an important step for Cordina as he looks to put a frustrating year behind him and move back towards world title contention.
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