Niall Adams wins last-16 bout at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Guernsey boxer Niall Adams advanced in the 2026 Commonwealth Games by winning his last-16 bout against Sri Lanka's Ravindu Jayanath. Despite suffering a point deduction due to a clash of heads, Adams secured a split decision victory with a judges' score of 4-1 after an initial majority draw. Adams dominated the first round, but Jayanath fought back in the final round. Adams is scheduled to face Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night, ensuring he guarantees a medal if he wins.
- •Adams wins by split decision after a point deduction.
- •He faced Ravindu Jayanath in the last-16 round.
- •Adams' next bout is against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo.
- •He is guaranteed a medal if he wins the quarter-final.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Guernsey boxer Adams progresses at Glasgow 2026
"Guernsey boxer Niall Adams overcomes a point deduction to win his last-16 bout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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