I turned down Love Island - now I'm a Commonwealth Games boxing champion

The Belfast brawler pulled out of the application process for this year’s series of the reality TV show after punching his ticket to the Games - and finished top of the podium

Jon McConnell claims gold at Commonwealth Games after turning down Love Island  lbc.co.uk

He will now pursue a dream of reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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.

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