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Jon McConnell Claims Gold in Boxing | Belfast News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Jon McConnell stunned the boxing world with a gutsy split decision gold medal win over Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi, securing Northern Ireland’s only boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games. Despite a point deduction in round two that tilted the scales in his favor, McConnell dominated the second and final rounds to clinch victory. Meanwhile, defending champ Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock both fell short—Walsh lost to India’s Jaismine Lamboria, and Rock was outclassed by England’s Sacha Hickey in a unanimous decision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c71f88f41c86e8f3