Helen Jones wins opening bout at Commonwealth Games

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Helen Jones wins opening bout at Commonwealth Games

Summary

Helen Jones secured victory in her opening fight of the women's bantamweight division at the Commonwealth Games. The Swansea boxer edged out Nigerian Kadijat Ajishola by split decision. Jones won all five judges' favor in the first round after scoring a standing count against Ajishola. While the second round was closer, Jones finished strongly, leading three judges to award her the round. In the decisive third round, Jones faced another standing count against Ajishola, ultimately prevailing. This marks Jones' first win at the Commonwealth Games, placing her one win away from a medal.

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By the Numbers

•Jones defeated Kadijat Ajishola by split decision.
•All five judges awarded Jones the first round.
•Jones achieved a standing count against Ajishola in both the first and third rounds.
•She is competing in her second Commonwealth Games.
•Jones joins Rosie Eccles and Niamh Brookes in the quarter-finals.

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What they're saying

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Helen Jones is just one win away from a medal after she won her opening bout in the women's bantamweight division. The Swansea boxer was given a standing count in the third and final round as Ajishola threw everything at her in search of the win.
— Yahoo Sports

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