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Ankush Panghal recovered from an early setback to beat England's Shittu 4-1 by split decision and claim the Commonwealth Games men's 80kg boxing title. Shittu dominated the opening round but two point deductions for lowering his head shifted momentum, allowing Panghal to capitalise with disciplined defence and effective counter-attacks.

India's Ankush Panghal staged a remarkable comeback to win the Commonwealth Games men's 80kg boxing gold, defeating England's Shittu by a 4-1 split decision. After losing the opening round, Panghal improved with sharp counter-punching as Shittu received two point deductions for repeatedly lowering his head, sealing a memorable turnaround in the final.

Shittu dominated the first round with aggressive punching and landed a powerful right hand on Panghal's chin. The Indian struggled to create scoring opportunities as the English boxer's attack and pressure earned him a clear advantage. The judges awarded the round in Shittu's favour, putting Panghal under early pressure.

Shittu continued to look strong in the second round, but repeated offences of lowering his head resulted in a one-point deduction. The penalty gave Panghal renewed confidence, allowing him to become more attacking and effective with his counter-punching. The round ended with a split verdict in Panghal's favour, helping him take the lead on three of the five judges' scorecards.

The final round saw both boxers fight cautiously as the gold medal remained within reach for either competitor. Panghal displayed excellent defence and followed it up with sharp counter-attacks, while Shittu was penalised again for failing to keep his head up. Although Shittu landed a late punch near Panghal's ear, the accumulated penalties affected his chances.