Fife boxer Connor Law has missed out on the 10th and final place in Scotland’s Commonwealth Games squad.
Following last week’s selection announcement of nine boxers, Law, from Glenrothes, faced a box-off against Lewis Benson in the winner-takes-all decider as to who would go to the games in the 69kg welterweight category.
In a high quality, close-fought bout, Benson won a split decision two to one. He was subsequently nominated for selection for the games by Boxing Scotland.
Following a review by the CGS Selection Panel, his selection has been ratified and Team Scotland chef de mission, Jon Doig said yesterday: “We are pleased to have finalised the boxing selections for Team Scotland with the addition of Lewis Benson.
“Many congratulations to him on clearing the final hurdle and joining the rest of the team. We wish him all the very best as he heads off to Australia soon with the rest of the boxers to make their final preparations for the games.”
Richard Thomas, Boxing Scotland chairman, said: “The box-off to decide our 69kg Glasgow 2014 nominee was essential, and in line with our selection policy, because our nomination panel could not separate the two boxers in contention.
“Congratulations to Lewis whose addition to the team makes it a tremendous 10 boxers representing Scotland in Glasgow 2014.”
The announcement brings the total Team Scotland numbers selected so far to 123, with an anticipated final team size in the region of 270 athletes.