About Yvan Mendy
Born 1985. Yvan Mendy is a French boxer.
Yvan Mendy (born 21 May 1985) is a French professional boxer of Senegalese descent.
Professional career In June 2013, a year after unsuccessfully taking on Viktor Postol for the WBC International Silver super lightweight title, Mendy won the French lightweight title for the first time, beating Marvin Petit. He went on to defend this title four times before trying to become European champion.
In April 2015 Mendy fought Edis Tatli for the vacant EBU (European) lightweight title and was defeated by unanimous decision.
On December 12, 2015, Mendy recorded a split-decision victory over Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte.
Mendy fought Sam Noakes for the vacant European lightweight title at York Hall in London, England, on 20 April 2024, losing by unanimous decision.
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Who is Yvan Mendy?
French boxer
When was Yvan Mendy born?
Yvan Mendy was born on 21 May 1985 in French Boxing Federation, Paris.
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Yvan Mendy is a boxer.
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Yvan Mendy is French.
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