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Helen Jones is just one win away from a medal after she won her opening bout in the women's bantamweight division.
The 27-year-old beat Nigerian southpaw Kadijat Ajishola on a split decision.
Jones is competing in her second Games having also competed in Birmingham four years ago.
All five judges awarded the Welsh boxer the first round after forcing a standing count for Ajishola by catching her with a clean combination.
The Nigerian improved with her accuracy in the second round but three judges gave Jones the round after she finished strongly.
The Swansea boxer was given a standing count in the third and final round as Ajishola threw everything at her in search of the win.
But it wasn't enough and Jones recorded her first win at a Commonwealth Games.
Jones joins defending champion Rosie Eccles and Niamh Brookes in the quarter-finals, while Connor Williams, Orlando Holley-Sotomi,…
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