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Niamh Brookes eliminated from women's boxing quarter-finals in Glasgow

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:14 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Niamh Brookes eliminated from women's boxing quarter-finals in Glasgow

Summary

Niamh Brookes, the Welsh boxer, was eliminated from the women's 51kg quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after losing to Canada’s Amber-Jane Wall. Brookes, 24, dominated the opening round, forcing two standing counts, but faded in subsequent rounds. Wall rallied back, scoring one count in the second round and two in the third to secure victory. This was Brookes’ first bout in Glasgow following a bye to the quarter-finals. Another Welsh boxer, Connor Williams, has advanced to the semi-finals, ensuring a shot at at least two medals for Wales. Four other Welsh boxers are also competing in quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Brookes lost to Wall in women's 51kg quarter-finals
•She led early but could not finish strong
•Connor Williams progresses to the semi-finals
•Other Welsh boxers competing later on Wednesday

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11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brooks misses out on Commonwealth Games medal

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Welsh boxer Niamh Brookes has missed out on a medal after being defeated by Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in the women's 51kg quarter-final in Glasgow. Brookes, 24, forced two standing counts to dominate the opening round but then faded. Wall bounced back to force one count in the second and two in the third to claim victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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