England's boxers have matched their best-ever Commonwealth Games performance with seven fighters advancing to the finals. This equals the record number of finalists set in 1986 and matched in 2018. Nineteen-year-old Ruby White, nicknamed the 'Pocket Rocket', was a standout, extending her senior career winning streak to 68 consecutive bouts. She will compete in the women's 51kg final.

Other English boxers reaching the finals include Chantelle Reid and Sacha Hickey in the women's events, and Isaac Okoh, Patris Mughalzai, and Dimeji Shittu in the men's competitions. Damar Thomas secured his spot via a walkover. While England has equalled their finalist record, they would need a perfect record in Saturday's finals to surpass their best haul of six gold medals from eight years ago.

The finals are scheduled for Saturday in Glasgow. White's preparation includes a 'steak before bed' ritual. Meanwhile, a boxer from Tuvalu, Tarona Taafaki, secured her nation's first Commonwealth Games medal with a bronze, despite losing her semi-final bout after receiving a bye.