Guernsey boxer Tommy Teers saw his Commonwealth Games debut end with defeat.
The 28-year-old bantamweight – who juggles his boxing training with working as a carpenter – lost of a split decision to Eriu Temakau of Kiribati.
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Teers had a point deducted for low blow in the opening round before improving in the second.
But Temakau won the third round and took the decision 3-1.
“Surprisingly, I feel good – a split decision loss, I think the point deducted away from me in the first round kind of edged it his way, which is boxing, these things happen,” Teers told BBC Guernsey.
“I’m just so happy to be here in these facilities and around all these athletes, it shows me what I’ve done to get here and I’m just happy, I couldn’t really say any more to be fair.”
Teers has twice reached the English Elite National semi-finals, but says this bout was likely to be his only fight at a Commonwealth Games for Guernsey.
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“I think realistically this is it for me for amateur boxing,” he added.
“I think I’m more suited to the pros so I think I’m going to try and go pro and see what’s out there for me.
“I’ve been doing a lot of sparring with the pros now anyway, so I think that’s the next route for me”
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