Nicholas Devlin earns unanimous decision in Commonwealth boxing debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Nicholas Devlin, 25, competes for Scotland in the men's lightweight category at the Commonwealth Games. He secured a unanimous decision against Finbar O'Sullivan from New Zealand, winning all three rounds at the SEC. Moving into the last 16, Devlin aims for a bronze medal and is targeting gold. He balances training with his job at Aldi, taking unpaid leave for this opportunity. Devlin expressed his determination to make his supporters proud and emphasized the significance of this moment in his boxing career.
- •Devlin fought at the Commonwealth Games on July 25.
- •He beat Finbar O'Sullivan by unanimous decision in three rounds.
- •Devlin's performance advances him to the last 16 of the tournament.
- •He aims for gold while considering a transition to professional boxing.
- •Devlin took unpaid leave from his job at Aldi to participate.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Devlin replaces regular Aldi shift with Commonwealth boxing debut
"Nicholas Devlin usually spends his Saturday mornings in Aldi in East Kilbride. This week he was fighting for Scotland. The 25-year-old delivered an accomplished performance in front of family, friends and team-mates at the SEC to see off Finbar O'Sullivan of New Zealand in the men's lightweight category.
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