CWG 2026: Indian boxer Jadumani cruises into men's 55kg pre-quarterfinals with dominant 5-0 win
Glasgow, July 24
India's Jadumani Singh Mandengbam made an emphatic start to his campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, outclassing Scotland's Aaron Cullen by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men's 55kg Round of 32 in Glasgow on Friday.
The Indian boxer was in complete control throughout the contest, with all five judges awarding him every round. Jadumani secured identical 30-27 scorelines from each judge, underlining his dominance from the opening bell to the final round.
Competing in front of the home crowd at the SEC Hall in Glasgow, Cullen struggled to match Jadumani's pace, accuracy and ring control as the Indian dictated the bout with disciplined attacking and solid defence.
With the convincing victory, Jadumani advanced to the Round of 16, where he is scheduled to face Pakistan's Rehman on July 26 for a place in the quarterfinals.
The comprehensive win gives India a strong start in the boxing competition as the contingent looks to add to its medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Earlier, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain assured India its first medal from the boxing rings without donning the gloves as she got a bye in the first round and directly made it into the semifinals. Both semifinalists in the Commonwealth Games get bronze medals. Lovlina will be hoping to improve its colour on Friday.
Lovlina, who won the bronze medal in the 2020 Commonwealth Games,
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see Indian boxers performing on the international stage. Jadumani looked sharp and composed. Looking forward to seeing him against Pakistan's Rehman - that should be a cracking match!
What a dominant start! 30-27 from all judges - baap re! 👏 And Lovlina already assured a medal too. Box hi rahe hain hum! 🥊 But need to work on stronger competition in later rounds, these early matches are easier.
Jadumani is showing why he's one to watch. That ring control and precision was something else. The real test will be against Rehman from Pakistan - those Indo-Pak boxing matches always have extra pressure. Hope he stays focused and brings home gold! 💪
Impressive debut for Jadumani at the Commonwealth Games. Unanimous decision on Scottish soil against a home fighter - that takes guts. India's medal prospects in boxing look solid this year.
Great to see another Manipuri boxer making waves! Our North East region keeps producing world-class athletes. But honestly, we need more sports infrastructure in smaller towns - imagine how many more talents we're missing out on. Still, proud moment! ✨
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