Ross Henderson thanks Scotland supporters

Team Scotland boxer Ross Henderson has thanked the home supporters for inspiring him to victory in his opening bout of the Commonwealth Games.

Henderson, who is boxing in the +91kg category, overcame Indian Parveen Kumar on Friday to book a quarter-final spot against Team England's Joe Joyce.

"This crowd today, it absolutely spurred me on. I cannot thank these guys enough," Henderson told reporters immediately following his bout.

Henderson's bout with Joyce will take place on July 29.

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