Jon McConnell wins Commonwealth Games boxing gold for Northern Ireland
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Jon McConnell wins Commonwealth Games boxing gold for Northern Ireland

1 Aug 2026 · Originally published 1 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Commonwealth Games 2026: McConnell takes gold as Walsh and Rock claim silver
Jon McConnell secured a gold medal in the men's light-middleweight final after a hard-fought split decision victory against Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi. While team-mates Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock took home silver, McConnell's win marks a significant achievement for his first Commonwealth Games appearance.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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