Prior to their encounter in Hall 5 at The SEC Centre, Sachin boasted the better record against the Canadian.

The favourites had twice met in the past year – the first, a unanimous decision victory for the Indian, before a close 3-2 split verdict went the same way in February.

The opening round was a tale of aggression from Al-Ahmadieh, as Sachin (pictured) looked to find composure on the back foot. A difficult call for the judges who saw quality from both boxers, but gave the opening round to the Indian in a 3-2 split decision.

Sachin showed the quality he has become known for as a former Commonwealth Youth Games gold medallist, delivering a second round that would require a dominant display from his opponent in the final three minutes.

Al-Ahmadieh worked hard to take the third round, but could not overturn the result, which ended in a 4-1 split on points.

“I did well and I knew him because I boxed him twice before,” Sachin said. “In the next bout I will do my best and I will win gold for myself. It was an amazing, amazing, bout.”

He will face England's William Hewitt for a place in the quarter-finals.

Scottish boxer Nicholas Devlin cruised into the Round of 16 in the Men’s 60kg tournament, defeating Finbar O’Sullivan of New Zealand to open up the morning session. He'll next face Ebenezer Ankrah of Ghana.

Nicholas Devlin of Team Scotland celebrates victory over Finbar O'Sullivan of Team New Zealand during the Men's 60kg Round of 32 match on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at SEC Centre on July 25, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 25: Nicholas Devlin of Team Scotland celebrates victory over Finbar O'Sullivan of Team New Zealand

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Ending session three, Canadian Joshua Ofori delivered a first-round referee’s stoppage in the Men’s 80kg, knocking down Sithija Sudamma (SRI) twice in little more than 90 seconds. 

Injury blow for home favourite

In the Men’s 80kg bouts, Australia’s Paul Trainor was declared the winner in the final contest of the night, after the referee determined home favourite Alan Perrie could not continue due to injury.

Perrie had led 4-1 on the judges’ scorecards after the first round, but the official ruled Perrie’s injuries too severe to continue during the second round. The Scot was visibly upset as he left the ring.

“You don't want a fight to end early, but it's the referee's decision and he had a cut and it was getting worse,” Trainor said. “I understand (his reaction) because it’s months of sacrifice.”

Round of 16 bouts begin tomorrow, 26 July.

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