Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Defending champions St. Sylvester's College from Kandy delivered a series of powerful performances, knocking out Royal College, Colombo's title hopes on the fifth day of the 105th Stubbs Shield Inter-School Boxing Championship at the Royal MAS Arena.

In the intense semi final bouts, St. Sylvester's advanced six boxers to the finals, while Royal managed to secure four spots. This puts St. Sylvester's on track for their 18th Stubbs Shield title and their fourth consecutive victory.

The highlight of the day came from Sylvestrian KGSK Heshan, who scored an explosive first-round knockout against Royalist Devnaka Jayasooriya in the Senior Boy 60kg category, thrilling the crowd. Royal responded with a win from junior inter...