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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: New Zealand’s Wendell Stanley Ready to Finish the Job
When Team New Zealand arrives in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, one of its most experienced and battle-tested boxers will be 70kg contender Wendell Stanley, a fighter who knows exactly how fine the margins can be at major championships. At 25 years of age, Stanley enters his second Commonwealth Games with unfinished business. Four…
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Paul Trainor Ready to Fly the Flag for Australia in Glasgow 2026
Australia’s Paul Trainor will head to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with confidence built on months of elite international competition, comprehensive preparation and is fully focused on delivering performances worthy of the Australian vest. The Barotillo Bombers standout has enjoyed an excellent build-up to the Games throughout 2026, testing himself against quality opposition at a…
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Australia’s Rising Star Jye Dixon Sets Sights on Glasgow 2026 Gold
Australia’s next generation of boxing talent will be looking to make their mark on the international stage at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and 21-year-old Jye Dixon is one fighter arriving in Scotland with confidence, ambition and momentum behind him. The Brisbane-born boxer, who competes in the 55kg division, has enjoyed a strong rise…
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Heating Up: JB Promotions Continue to Drive Irish Boxing Forward with Leopardstown Showcase
While the big arena nights in boxing often grab the headlines, it is the smaller shows that keep a nation’s professional scene alive. This Friday night, July 10, JB Promotions returns to Leopardstown Racecourse with “Heating Up”, a ten-fight card that perfectly illustrates why promoter Jay Byrne has become one of the most important figures…
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Glasgow 2026 Preview: Team Wales Ready to Roar at the Commonwealth Games
Our Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preview series continues with a look at Team Wales, who head to Scotland with a talented seven-strong boxing squad capable of challenging for medals across several weight divisions. The Welsh team combines proven international performers with exciting emerging talent. Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Rosie Eccles returns looking to…
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Glasgow 2026 Countdown: Jacob Cassar Eyes Commonwealth Glory for Australia
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fast approaching, Australia’s Jacob Cassar is preparing for the biggest challenge of his amateur boxing career after earning selection to represent Team Australia in the fiercely competitive 65kg division. The Victorian has emerged as one of Australia’s leading talents through years of dedication and hard work. Training out…
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“If I’m on My A Game, at 100%, Nobody Beats Me” – Jon McConnell Targets Commonwealth Gold
Jon McConnell heads to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on the back of a hugely successful season that saw the Holy Trinity Boxing Club boxer crowned Irish Elite Champion at 70kg. Having firmly established himself among the country’s leading amateurs, the Belfast fighter will now represent Northern Ireland on one of the biggest stages…
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Three Weeks to Go: Meet Team NI’s 12-Strong Boxing Squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
With just three weeks to go until the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games get underway, Team NI will send a 12-strong boxing squad to Scotland. It’s a team that perfectly blends youth with experience. While it may not feature some of the household names of previous Commonwealth campaigns such as Paddy Barnes, Tommy McCarthy, Michael Conlan,…
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“The Power Is Only Half of It” – Sean Tyndall Promises Complete Performance on Homecoming
One of Ireland’s brightest young professional prospects, 20-year-old Sean Tyndall, will finally get the opportunity to showcase his talents in front of a home crowd when he makes his Dublin debut on July 10 at Leopardstown Racecourse on a JB Promotions card. The unbeaten Bray native has made a perfect start to life in the…
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Willie John McCartan Ready to Carry Northern Ireland’s Boxing Tradition into Glasgow 2026
When the 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on 23 July, one of Northern Ireland’s medal hopes will step through the ropes in the super-heavyweight division. For Tullylish boxer Willie John McCartan, selection to represent Team NI is the reward for years of dedication, persistence and relentless hard work. McCartan heads to Glasgow as the…
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