Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Sumit Kundu loses to Jon McConnell at CWG 2026
Sumit Kundu from India and Jon McConnell from Northern Ireland had a very close boxing match at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Sumit started strong and controlled the first round, but Jon came back in the middle and final rounds.
After three rounds, four judges had the score tied at 28-28, and one judge had Sumit ahead.
According to the rules, these judges had to decide who they thought won overall, and all four chose Jon.
This gave Jon a 4-1 win, and Sumit's campaign ended in the round of 16.
It was a tough loss for Sumit and his supporters, as the match was very close.
Sumit Kundu lost 1-4 to Jon McConnell in the men's 70kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Kundu controlled the first round, earning 10-9 scores from three judges and a one-point deduction for McConnell.
McConnell adjusted his approach in the middle and final rounds, landing more frequently and convincing four judges.
Four judges tied at 28-28, with one judge having Kundu ahead at 29-27.
All four judges with level scorecards selected McConnell, giving him a 4-1 decision and ending Kundu's campaign.
- Who
- Sumit Kundu (India) vs. Jon McConnell (Northern Ireland)
- What
- Boxing match in the men's 70kg event
- When
- Round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Commonwealth Games 2026 venue
- Why
- Competitive boxing match with a close and controversial decision
Sumit Kundu's Performance
Jon McConnell's Performance
First Round
Sumit Kundu's Performance
Sumit Kundu controlled the round with aggression and earned 10-9 scores from three judges. McConnell received a one-point deduction.
Jon McConnell's Performance
Jon McConnell was preferred on two judges' scorecards but received a deduction.
Middle and Final Rounds
Sumit Kundu's Performance
Sumit Kundu stayed competitive but could not match McConnell's volume and accuracy.
Jon McConnell's Performance
Jon McConnell adjusted his approach, improved his defence, and landed more frequently in the final round.
Judges' Decision
Sumit Kundu's Performance
Four judges tied at 28-28, with one judge having Kundu ahead at 29-27.
Jon McConnell's Performance
All four judges with level scorecards selected McConnell, giving him a 4-1 decision.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Category
- Men's 70kg Boxing
- Round
- Round of 16
- Judges' Decision
- 4-1 in favor of Jon McConnell
- Key Moment
- One-point deduction for Jon McConnell in the first round