Sumit Kundu Loses to Jon McConnell in Commonwealth Games 2026 Round of 16
Indian boxer Sumit Kundu was eliminated from the men's 70kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after losing 1-4 to Northern Ireland's Jon McConnell in the round of 16. Kundu started strong, controlling much of the first round and landing cleaner punches, but McConnell increased pressure in the final round, convincing most judges. Despite a deadlock in scores, judges awarded the win to McConnell. Kundu had returned to international boxing following knee injury rehabilitation and had qualified by winning national trials.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 27 Jul, 07:29 pm. Other outlets followed.