Nick Devlin earns quarter-final spot after controversial win over Ankrah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Nick Devlin won a split-decision against Ebenezer Ankrah in their Commonwealth Games boxing match on July 27, 2026. The bout was tightly contested and featured a pivotal point deduction for Ankrah in the third round due to handling. Following the decision, there was a notable reaction from Ankrah's supporters who expressed their displeasure. Devlin credited the home crowd for motivating him further and is now one win away from a medal.
- •Devlin defeats Ankrah by split decision in the quarter-finals.
- •Ankrah received a point deduction during the match.
- •Devlin expressed gratitude towards his supportive home crowd.
- •The match took place on July 27, 2026.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Devlin blocks out noise to book quarter-final fight
"A Commonwealth Games boxing match only lasts nine minutes, but there was a wee bit of afters outside the ring following Nick Devlin's split-decision win over Ebenezer Ankrah from Ghana. A tight bout, the Scotsman was granted a little bit of breathing space courtesy of Ankrah's point deduction for handling in the third round. At times, it appeared he was hanging onto the 25-year-old with dear life, but when the warning was issued, Ankrah's supporters and Ghanaian media were livid.
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