Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance
Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock talk about choosing the Commonwealth Games over potentially appearing on Love Island.
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"If they want to give me a call after I've won a gold medal, they're welcome."
— Jon McConnell , Athlete
"I'd rather make my name in sport than anything else."
— Kaci Rock , Athlete
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Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock talk about choosing the Commonwealth Games over potentially appearing on Love Island.
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