PBC Athletes From Canada and Antigua & Barbuda Advance at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

COMPETITIONS

7/26/20262 min read

Glasgow, Scotland – Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) athletes have made their mark through the opening three days of competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing decisive victories and punching their tickets to the quarter-final rounds.

Led by strong performances from Team Canada and Team Antigua & Barbuda, PBC boxers displayed power and technical skill across multiple weight divisions.

  • Men’s 80kg (Round of 32): Zalaan Jan (ANT) delivered a dominant stoppage performance, defeating Happy Ngwira (MAW) via Referee Stops Contest in Round 3 (RSC R3 0:23).

  • Men’s 80kg (Round of 32): Joshua Ofori (CAN) made quick work of his opening bout, stopping Sithija Sudamma (SRI) in the first round (RSC R1 1:21).

  • Women’s 54kg (Round of 16): Scarlett Savannah Delgado (CAN) put on a tactical clinic, defeating host nation favorite Stephanie Kernachan (SCO) by unanimous decision (5:0).

  • Men’s 65kg (Round of 16): Gabriel Labrie (CAN) advanced to the quarter-finals with a commanding 5:0 unanimous decision victory over Afzal Khan (PAK).

Rashield Williams (BAH) dropped a narrow 3:2 split decision loss to James Paul (PNG) in an incredibly close bout. Keoma Al-Ahmadieh (CAN), Jeremiah Thomas (TTO), Martez Cope (JAM), and Alston Ryan (ANT) also performed admirably but failed to advance in the tournament.

Our PBC athletes step into the ring tomorrow, July 27, and Tuesday, June 28, with the goal of reaching the final medal rounds. Notable upcoming bouts include:

Monday, July 27 (Round of 16)

  • Women’s 51kg (Session 7 - Bout 1): Amber-Jane Wall (CAN) vs. Ramatu Quaye (GHA)

  • Men’s 80kg (Session 7 - Bout 11): Zalaan Jan (ANT) vs. Ankush Ankush (IND)

  • Men’s 80kg (Session 7 - Bout 14): Joshua Ofori (CAN) vs. Aminiasi Saratibau (FIJ)

  • Men’s 70kg (Session 8 - Bout 10): Carl Hield (BAH) vs. Osward Talaka (SOL)

Tuesday, July 28 (Quarter-Finals)

  • Women’s 54kg (Session 9 - Bout 2): Scarlett Savannah Delgado (CAN) vs. Greer Hall (NZL)

  • Women’s 60kg (Session 9 – Bout 4): Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh (CAN) vs. Rosemarion Otieno (KEN)

  • Men’s 65kg (Session 9 - Bout 10): Gabriel Labrie (CAN) vs. Jacob Cassar (AUS)

Panamerican Boxing Confederation wishes its athletes the best of luck as they represent their nations proudly in pursuit of Commonwealth gold!

Panamerican Boxing Confederation will follow the performances of all Pan American athletes throughout the competition and congratulates every athlete, coach, official, and National Federation represented in Glasgow. Results and bout sheets will be posted on our website, panamericanboxing.org. The competition can be streamed:

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Panamerican Boxing Confederation is the governing body for amateur and Olympic-style boxing in the Americas, dedicated to the development, governance, and promotion of the sport across its member National Federations.

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