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Abdon Mewoli

Abdon Mewoli

Cameroonian boxer (born 1985)

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]

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Professional career

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

Professional boxing record

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References

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


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