Abdon Mewoli

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

Yhyacinthe Mewoli Abdon
Personal information
Nationality Cameroon
Born (1985-10-18) 18 October 1985
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
2011 Maputo Lightweight
African Championships
2011 Yaoundé Lightweight
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