CWG 2026: India's Preeti storms into women's 54kg boxing quarterfinals with dominant RSC victory
Glasgow, July 26
Indian boxer Preeti advanced to the women's 54kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after registering a commanding Referee Stops Contest win over Malawi's Deborah Mitenje in the Round of 16 here on Sunday.
Preeti was in complete control from the opening bell, earning the nod from all five judges in the opening round. The Indian pugilist landed a series of clean punches that forced the referee to halt the contest at 2:13 of Round 2, sealing an emphatic victory.
The judges' scorecards reflected her dominance, with four judges awarding the opening round 10-9 in her favour, while one scored it 10-8. Mitenje was also ruled to have suffered two knockdowns before the bout was stopped.
With the win, Preeti has booked her place in the quarterfinals, where she will face Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland on July 28.
Clyde also entered the last eight in impressive fashion after defeating Ghana's Bamfo by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the Round of 16.
The quarterfinal clash is expected to be a stern test for the Indian boxer, with a place in the semifinals at stake.
Preeti's dominant display adds to India's encouraging start in the boxing competition, as the contingent looks to build momentum in the medal rounds at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great start but the real test will be against Nicole Clyde. Northern Ireland boxers are always tough. Hope Preeti has prepared her defense well. Let's see if she can maintain this momentum.
That scorecard speaks volumes. Four judges had it 10-9 and one 10-8. Preeti didn't just win, she dominated. The whole country is behind you, champ! 🥊
One thing I've noticed about Preeti - she doesn't waste time. Round 2 mein hi khatam kar diya! This kind of aggression is exactly what we need at the CWG. Quarterfinal me bhi same attitude chahiye. Jai Hind! 🙏
Impressive boxing from the Indian contingent. Good to see strong performances. Preeti seems hungry for gold. Wishing her all the best for the next round!
Another Indian boxer making waves! Preeti's speed and accuracy were on point today. We need more support for women's boxing in India. These athletes are doing us proud on the world stage. Quarterfinal will be tough but I believe she can do it! ✨
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