Jadumani Mandengbam Vs Philip Haoseb Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2026: Indian Boxer Reaches 55kg Final In Glasgow

Hello and welcome back! We're here with another live blog as India's Jadumani Mandengbam takes centre stage in the men's 55kg semifinal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Stay with us for live updates, lift-by-lift action, results and all the key moments from Glasgow.

Australia's Jye Dixon has already punched his ticket to the Commonwealth Games 2026 final after defeating Ghana's Amadu Mohammed in the first semifinal. That means a victory here will set up a blockbuster gold-medal showdown between Jadumani and Dixon tomorrow. The Indian has looked composed throughout the tournament, but Philip Haoseb will be determined to spoil those plans. The atmosphere inside the SEC Centre is electric as both boxers make their final preparations. The instructions have been delivered, gloves are touched, and all eyes are on the ring. Round 1 is moments away!

Jadumani Mandengbam has been in sensational form throughout the tournament, registering three consecutive 5-0 unanimous decision victories on his way to the semifinals. Philip Haoseb, standing in the blue corner, appears a touch nervous as he walks to the centre of the ring. The Indian looks calm and composed. Everything is set for what promises to be a cracking semifinal contest.

A cagey opening round, but it's Jadumani Mandengbam who takes it on all five judges' scorecards! Philip Haoseb started brightly and looked the more aggressive boxer, with his left hooks posing an early threat. Jadumani stayed composed, slipping most of those punches before finding his rhythm. The Indian landed a couple of clean shots in the closing stages, including a thumping right hand just before the bell. That late surge proved decisive, giving Jadumani a 5-0 advantage after Round 1.

Jadumani Mandengbam is now just one round away from the final! Haoseb once again made the brighter start, finding gaps through the Indian's guard and throwing the higher volume of punches. Jadumani looked slightly cautious and missed with a few attempted counters, but his composure and cleaner scoring shots caught the judges' attention. For the second consecutive round, all five judges sided with the Indian. Haoseb now needs something extraordinary in the final three minutes to deny Jadumani a place in the gold-medal bout.

Jadumani Mandengbam is through to the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's 55kg final! Philip Haoseb came out firing in the final round, throwing punches in search of a comeback, but Jadumani stayed disciplined and relied on smart counter-attacks to protect his lead. The final bell confirms an impressive display from the Indian, and the judges unanimously award him the bout. Jadumani will now face Australia's Jye Dixon in tomorrow's gold-medal clash. After Ankush, Jaismine and Arundhati, Jadumani becomes the fourth Indian boxer to book a place in the Commonwealth Games final.