Nasir says he will bounce back from his disappointment

Mo Nasir, the 20-year-old gold-medal tip from Pill, lost 19-13 to Darran Langley in the light flyweight class.

Port Talbot's Darren Edwards went down 29-15 to England's Stephen Smith in the featherweight division.

At light welterweight, Cardiff postman Jamie Crees suffered a broken nose in the first round against Jamie Cox.

I've learnt so much about myself out here in Melbourne Mo Nasir

"I did my best and considering this is my first Commonwealth Games I'm pleased to come away with a bronze," said Nasir.

"It was a difficult fight against a very good boxer and I'm sure he will go on to win gold.

"I'm still learning and I'm getting better with each fight and I've learnt so much about myself out here in Melbourne.

"I'd like to thank all the fans at home and here for their support and I'm sorry that I couldn't bring a gold medal home to them."

I've been boxing for a long time now and I don't know if I have the heart to to carry on Darren Edwards

Edwards says he will consider his future in the sport when he returns to Wales.

"It was a tough fight but I think the better boxer won, he bullied me well and caught me with some good punches," said Edwards.

"This whole experience has been amazing. I've met the queen, I've won a bronze medal and I've done Wales proud.

"I don't know what I'll do now. My main aim was to win a medal and that is what I've done.

"I've been boxing for a long time now and I don't know if I have the heart to to carry on.

"I would like to coach or do some sparring for other boxers as I'm interested in bringing youngsters into the sport.

"I'll give my medal to my gym, as this is for them, and hopefully it will inspire others to seek a future in the sport."

I've won bronze and I can be proud of myself for that Jamie Crees

Crees believes his conqueror will go on to win gold.

"He is a strong lad and caught me with a very good shot," said the Welshman.

"I knew instantly my nose was broken and there was no point going on. I was just taking too much punishment.

"He is a great boxer and I reckon he'll take gold. I'm not too despondent. I've won bronze and I can be proud of myself for that."