Jon McConnell

Jon McConnell
Personal information
Nationality Northern Ireland
Born (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 (age 24)
Boxing career
ClubHoly Trinity - Belfast
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Ireland
EB European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2026 Sofia70 kg
Representing  Northern Ireland
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2026 Glasgow70 kg

Jon McConnell is a Northern Irish boxer. He competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal in the men's 70 kg event. McConnell won a bronze medal in the men's 70 kg division at the 2026 European Championships.

References

  1. ↑ "Jon McConnell". tapology.com. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Loughran, Neil (2 April 2026). "'I always knew it was going to come – it was just when': Jon McConnell determined to grab Brazil chance after frustrating few years". The Irish News. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  3. ↑ McKendry, Adam (1 August 2026). "Jon McConnell claims Northern Ireland's only boxing gold medal at Commonwealth Games as Kaci Rock settles for silver". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Scully, Michael (1 August 2026). "Jon McConnell strikes gold at Commonwealth Games, Michaela Walsh takes silver". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Walsh and O'Rourkes advance but McConnell and Gallagher out". BBC Sport. 23 September 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026.