Boxing star Megan Reid defeated at Commonwealth Games
Reid, 32, who was raised in Duns but now lives in East Lothian, lost to England’s Gemma Paige Richardson in a unanimous points decision in their three-round women’s over 57kg-60kg lightweight round of 16 contest at the NEC.
Reid is the only female fighter in the Scotland squad, with the other eight team members and coaches all male.
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Hide AdAway from the boxing ring, she serves in the British Army Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) as a communication specialist.
The Leith Victoria fighter’s partner Sophie is currently expecting their first baby this month.
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