CWG 2026: India's Sachin outclasses England's William Hewitt to enter men's 60kg boxing quarterfinals
Glasgow, July 27
Indian boxer Sachin stormed into the quarterfinals of the men's 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating England's William Hewitt by a 4-1 split decision in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
Displaying superior ring craft, sharp combinations and tactical discipline, Sachin dominated the three-round contest to secure an impressive victory over the home favourite.
The judges from Kazakhstan, Canada, Mexico and Morocco scored the bout 29-27 in favour of the Indian boxer, while the Turkish judge awarded the contest 29-27 to Hewitt. One point was deducted from Sachin during the bout, but it did little to affect the final outcome as he comfortably emerged the winner.
Sachin consistently landed clean punches and maintained control of the exchanges throughout the contest, putting Hewitt under pressure with his aggressive yet composed approach. His ability to dictate the pace and score effectively ensured he advanced to the last eight.
With the victory, Sachin kept India's medal hopes alive in the men's 60kg category and moved one step closer to the podium at the Glasgow Games.
The Indian pugilist will now face a tougher challenge in the quarterfinals as he aims to continue his impressive run and secure a place in the medal rounds.
More to follow...
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sachin's boxing IQ is really impressive. The way he set up combinations and controlled distance against a tough English opponent shows world-class potential. Hope he goes all the way to gold!
What a match! Sachin's aggression and composure under pressure were top-notch. That one point deduction seemed harsh though - felt like the referee was being a bit strict. Still, our boy handled it like a champion. Quarterfinals next - bring it on! 👊
Superb display! Sachin is really showing the depth of Indian boxing talent. We've had great boxers like Mary Kom, Vikas Krishan, and now this young man is carrying forward the legacy. The way he tactically dismantled Hewitt was just beautiful to watch. Let's go Sachin! 🤜🤛
Great performance from the Indian boxer. He was clearly the better man tonight - faster hands, better footwork, and smarter tactics. Hewitt tried his best in front of home crowd but just couldn't match Sachin's class. The quarterfinal will be tougher though.
Sachin is making India proud! That split decision could have gone either way but the judges saw his dominance clearly. The way he nullified Hewitt's home advantage with pure skill and determination shows the new breed of Indian boxers are truly world-class. Can't wait for the next fight! 🇮🇳✨
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