Sonny Kerr reflects on Olympic aspirations after Commonwealth Games bronze
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Sonny Kerr of Aberdeen won a bronze medal in the 70kg division at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month. The 21-year-old boxer is contemplating a transition to professional boxing but has expressed a strong desire to remain an amateur to pursue Olympic qualification for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Kerr, the only Scottish boxer in the GB Olympic program, emphasizes the importance of competing on such a prestigious platform. His experience in Glasgow has boosted his confidence and reinforced his commitment to training alongside top talents in the sport.
- •Kerr won bronze medal in 70kg at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •He considers going professional but prefers to focus on the Olympics.
- •Kerr aims to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- •He trains with the GB Academy squad in Sheffield.
- •Kerr is the only Scottish boxer in the GB Olympic program.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sonny Kerr on Olympic dreams and temptation of going pro
"The Aberdonian has been reflecting on his future after winning a Commonwealth Games bronze.
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