A bolt from the blue as Welsh boxers go for gold
Rosie Eccles, Owain Harris-Allan, Orlando Holley-Sotomi join super heavyweight Connor Williams in guaranteeing themselves a Commonwealth Games medal.
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Notable Quotes
"Watching tape of my opponent, he was open to my backhand."
— Orlando Holley-Sotomi , Athlete
"I've had to keep my performance head on and keep the emotion side of it in the box."
— Rosie Eccles , Athlete
"I'm not satisfied. I've come for a gold medal and I'll be sure to do that."
— Owain Harris-Allan , Athlete
Key People
Connor Williams is a super heavyweight boxer from Wales.
Orlando Holley-Sotomi is a British boxer who became a champion in 2023.
Owain Harris-Allan is a Welsh boxer who won a bronze medal in 2022.
Boxer representing Wales, turning 30 on the day of the ceremony.
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Rosie Eccles, Owain Harris-Allan, Orlando Holley-Sotomi join super heavyweight Connor Williams in guaranteeing themselves a Commonwealth Games medal.
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