Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon (born 18 October 1985 in Etoa) is a Cameroonian professional boxer.[1] He competed in the lightweight event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the round of 32 by Fazliddin Gaibnazarov.[2] After his defeat, he was one of seven Cameroonian athletes who disappeared from the Olympic Village.[3] He told media he wanted to stay in the UK to further his career.[4] He was granted asylum and settled in Stockton-on-Tees.[5]

Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon
Personal information
Nationality Cameroon
Born (1985-10-18) 18 October 1985 (age 38)
Etoa, Cameroon
Height176 cm (69 in)
Weight60 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
EventLightweight
Turned pro2014
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Cameroon
All-Africa Games
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Maputo Lightweight
African Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 Yaoundé Lightweight

Professional career edit

He turned pro in 2014, and began competing under name Abdon Cesar.[6]

Professional boxing record edit

12 fights 3 wins 9 losses
By knockout 0 2
By decision 3 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
12 Lose 3-9   Sam Bowen RTD 1 (8) 16 Sep 2016   Metrodome, Barnsley, United Kingdom
11 Lose 3-8   Peter Cope PTS 8 25 Jun 2016   Gateshead Leisure Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom
10 Lose 3-7   Charlie Flynn PTS 4 28 May 2016   SSE Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom
9 Lose 3-6   Joe Murray TKO 2 (6) 23 Apr 2016   Devonshire Dome, Buxton, United Kingdom
8 Lose 3-5   Maxi Hughes PTS 6 23 Oct 2015   Devonshire Dome, Buxton, United Kingdom
7 Win 3-4   Jack Heath PTS 4 7 Feb 2015   Gateshead Leisure Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom
6 Win 2-4   Atif Shafiq PTS 8 14 Nov 2014   IceSheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
5 Win 1-4   Ryan Collins PTS 6 20 Sep 2014   Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
4 Lose 0-4   Kofi Yates PTS 4 12 Jul 2014   Holte Suite, Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 Lose 0-3   Lewis Browning PTS 6 21 Jun 2014   Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay, United Kingdom
2 Lose 0-2   Jordan McCorry PTS 4 6 Jun 2014   Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell, United Kingdom
1 Lose 0-1   Ally Black PTS 4 17 May 2014   Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom Professional debut

External links edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon". London 2012. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon – Events and Results". London 2012. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  3. ^ "London Olympics: Cameroon athletes 'abscond'". BBC News. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Cameroon Olympians want to box in UK after 'threats'". BBC News. 13 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Abdon Mewoli aiming to win the British super featherweight title after setting up home in Stockton". 18 December 2014.
  6. ^ "BoxRec: Abdon Cesar".