The 22-year-old Indian, donning blue, displayed dominance throughout the match to clinch a 5-0 victory and move on to the semifinals, ensuring at least a bronze medal.
Despite giving up height to Clyde, who was in red, Preeti controlled the first round with sharp footwork and effective combinations.
She consistently penetrated her opponent’s defense with bursts of punches, leaving Clyde with limited responses to the Indian’s relentless offense.
The judges acknowledged her dominance, scoring the first round 10-9 in her favor on four cards and 10-8 on the fifth.
Preeti kept up the momentum in the second round, demonstrating her superior speed, precision, and tactical awareness in the ring.
She once again dominated all five judges’ scorecards, receiving 10-9 from three judges and 10-8 from the remaining two, solidifying her grip on the bout as it headed into the final round.
With the victory almost assured, the Indian maintained her composure in the concluding round, showcasing a remarkable variety of punches and sharp shot selection for her convincing unanimous-decision win.
This marks Preeti’s first CWG medal, having previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Asiad in 2022.
