Kaci Rock edges Caitlyn Rainey to reach Commonwealth final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Kaci Rock of Team Northern Ireland has advanced to the women's welterweight final after defeating Scotland's Caitlyn Rainey by split decision in a closely contested semi-final. The fight took place at the SEC Centre, where Rock lost the first round but came back to secure a 3-2 victory overall. This marks Rock's debut at the Commonwealth Games, where she will compete for a gold medal on Saturday, having already secured silver. Other Team NI boxers will also see action as they aim to improve on preliminary round results.
- •Kaci Rock won by split decision, 3-2 against Caitlyn Rainey.
- •Rock lost the first round but rallied in the following rounds.
- •She will compete for gold on Saturday.
- •This is Rock's first Commonwealth Games appearance.
- •Other Team NI boxers are set to compete later today.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Rock beats Rainey to move through to final
"Team Northern Ireland boxer Kaci Rock wins her women's welterweight semi-final against Scotland's Caitlyn Rainey by split decision after a ferocious fight.
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