Williams and Holley-Sotomi advance to boxing finals for gold

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Williams and Holley-Sotomi advance to boxing finals for gold
Summary

Connor Williams and Orlando Holley-Sotomi of Wales secured their spots in the boxing finals after winning their semi-final bouts on July 31, 2026. Holley-Sotomi defeated Mauritius' Merven Clair by unanimous decision in the 70kg division, while Williams outperformed Northern Ireland's Garyn McAllister in the 90kg category. Both fighters demonstrated strong performances, with Williams expressing his long-standing ambition to compete at this level. They will aim to upgrade their silver medals to gold in the finals on Saturday. Owain Harris-Allan is also in the mix, hoping to join them by facing India's Sachin Sachin later.

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  • Holley-Sotomi and Williams won unanimous decisions in their bouts.
  • Holley-Sotomi defeated Merven Clair from Mauritius.
  • Williams triumphed over Northern Ireland's Garyn McAllister.
  • Both fighters will compete for gold medals on Saturday.
  • Owain Harris-Allan is set to fight Sachin Sachin.
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Wales have secured at least two silver medals in the boxing ring after dominant performances by Orlando Holley-Sotomi and Connor Williams. Holley-Sotomi, fighting in the 70kg event, and Williams, in the 90kg division, won unanimous decisions within half an hour of each other on Friday. Holley-Sotomi was first up and beat Mauritius' Merven Clair comfortably.

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