From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell

BBC Sport Saturday 01 August 2026, 14:23 UTC 1 min read

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Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell tells BBC Sport NI of his decision to reject Love Island to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold, which he achieved with a split decision win over Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi.

Love Island (LOCATION) Commonwealth (ORG) McConnell Team Northern Ireland (ORG) Jon McConnell (PERSON) BBC Sport NI (ORG) Wales (LOCATION) Orlando Holley-Sotomi (PERSON)

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From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell

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