Abdon Mewoli Explained

Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon
Residence:Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Birth Date:1985 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Etoa, Cameroon
Height:176cm (69inches)
Weight:60kg (130lb)
Sport:Boxing
Event:Lightweight
Turnedpro:2014

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]

Professional career

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

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
12Lose3-9 Sam BowenRTD1 (8)16 Sep 2016
11Lose3-8 Peter CopePTS825 Jun 2016
10Lose3-7 Charlie FlynnPTS428 May 2016
9Lose3-6 Joe MurrayTKO2 (6)23 Apr 2016
8Lose3-5 Maxi HughesPTS623 Oct 2015
7Win3-4 Jack HeathPTS47 Feb 2015
6Win2-4 Atif ShafiqPTS814 Nov 2014
5Win1-4 Ryan CollinsPTS620 Sep 2014
4Lose0-4 Kofi YatesPTS412 Jul 2014
3Lose0-3 Lewis BrowningPTS621 Jun 2014
2Lose0-2 Jordan McCorryPTS46 Jun 2014
1Lose0-1 Ally BlackPTS417 May 2014

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon. London 2012. 8 August 2012. 9 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120809163839/http://www.london2012.com/athlete/mewoli-abdon-yhyacinthe-1065860/. dead.
  2. Web site: Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon – Events and Results. London 2012. 8 August 2012. 8 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120808035638/http://www.london2012.com/athlete/mewoli-abdon-yhyacinthe-1065860/events/. dead.
  3. News: London Olympics: Cameroon athletes 'abscond'. 8 August 2012. BBC News. 7 August 2012.
  4. News: Cameroon Olympians want to box in UK after 'threats'. BBC News. 13 August 2012.
  5. Web site: Abdon Mewoli aiming to win the British super featherweight title after setting up home in Stockton. 18 December 2014.
  6. Web site: BoxRec: Abdon Cesar.