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Queensland boxer Jye Dixon has announced himself on the international stage, producing a dominant display to become Australia's first boxing gold medallist of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Queensland boxer Jye Dixon has announced himself on the international stage, claiming Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s 55kg bantamweight division with a composed and clinical victory in Glasgow.
The 21-year-old from Brendale defeated India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam by unanimous decision at the SEC Centre, recovering from a narrow opening round to dominate the remainder of the contest and become Australia’s first boxing champion of the Glasgow Games.
Dixon’s relentless pressure and sharp work at close range proved decisive, with all five judges awarding him the final two rounds to secure the gold medal.
The victory marked a breakthrough moment for one of Queensland’s rising boxing stars, who admitted self-belief had been one of the biggest challenges throughout his journey.
“It’s the best feeling ever. Actually got it done. Can’t believe it,” Dixon said.
“I always go on about my self-doubt, so I honestly never even saw myself here.”
Dixon said trusting those around him helped turn years of hard work into the biggest win of his career.
“The best thing was probably just not believing I could do it, but then listening to the coaches and my supporters, and getting my hand raised yesterday and today. Oh, it was unbelievable.”
Inspired by fellow Queensland boxer Liam Wilson, Dixon said watching Wilson compete at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games helped shape his own ambitions.
“When I saw Liam Wilson back in 2018 and then go on to world title challenges and stuff, I’ve just kept following his footsteps and keep looking to the stars.”
“I’m going to take this as far as I can, and I believe with my coaches at home, Benny and Paul, I know I can take it as far as I want.”
Nicknamed “The Tank”, Dixon believes Australia’s resurgence in boxing is gathering momentum and is determined to continue his rise.
“Australian boxing’s on a high at the moment,” he said.
“I’ve just got to reset, not let this get to my head or anything, and start to believe in myself more, and I’ll get there one day.”
The Commonwealth Games title caps a career-defining week for the Brendale product and strengthens his credentials as one of Australia’s brightest young boxing talents, with his sights now firmly set on even bigger goals in the years ahead.
