Orlando Holley-Sotomi claims Commonwealth silver in 70kg boxing final
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Orlando Holley-Sotomi from Wales secured a silver medal in the light-middleweight division at the Commonwealth Games following a split decision loss to Jon McConnell of Northern Ireland. In a tightly contested 70kg final, Holley-Sotomi initially led after the first round but lost momentum in the second, receiving a point deduction for head positioning. He attempted to rally in the final round but was ultimately not awarded the victory. This performance capped a strong campaign for Holley-Sotomi, who had previously recorded notable wins, including a first-round knockout in the quarter-finals. The Welsh boxing team concluded the Games with a total of four medals, and Connor-Williams is still in contention for silver or gold as the tournament progresses.
- •Holley-Sotomi lost 3-2 in the final against McConnell.
- •He started strong, winning the first round before losing the second.
- •He received a point deduction during the fight.
- •Holley-Sotomi's knockout in the quarter-finals was particularly impressive.
- •The Welsh boxing team has claimed four medals at the Games.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Holley-Sotomi reacts to boxing silver medal
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Holley-Sotomi wins silver after split decision
"Welsh light-middleweight boxer Orlando Holley-Sotomi secured a Commonwealth Games silver medal after a split decision defeat by Northern Ireland's Jon McConnell in the 70kg final. The first round went 3-2 in Holley-Sotomi's favour but he lost the second round and also had a point deducted after earlier warnings by the referee for his head being too low. Holley-Sotomi tried to force the decision in the final round and landed a blow on his opponent's chin.
"Wales boxing silver medallist Orlando Holley-Sotomi felt he could have been awarded gold after his 70kg final loss on Saturday afternoon. Holley-Sotomi suffered a second-round one-point deduction for his head being too low but felt his opponent could also have been penalised. Holley-Sotomi, who lost on his 23rd birthday, dedicated his medal to his father who died earlier this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:03 PMHolley-Sotomi reacts to boxing silver medal
Wales boxing silver medallist Orlando Holley-Sotomi felt he could have been awarded gold after his 70kg final loss on Saturday afternoon. Holley-Sotomi suffered a second-round one-point deduction for his head being too low but felt his opponent could also have been penalised. Holley-Sotomi, who lost on his 23rd birthday, dedicated his medal to his father who died earlier this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:39 PMHolley-Sotomi wins silver after split decision
Welsh light-middleweight boxer Orlando Holley-Sotomi secured a Commonwealth Games silver medal after a split decision defeat by Northern Ireland's Jon McConnell in the 70kg final. The first round went 3-2 in Holley-Sotomi's favour but he lost the second round and also had a point deducted after earlier warnings by the referee for his head being too low. Holley-Sotomi tried to force the decision in the final round and landed a blow on his opponent's chin.
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