Yvan Mendy: record, next fight and profile →
Campbell, Mendy Workout Photos Gallery - Alexander Povetkin is relishing the chance to test himself against "the best" after arriving in England for his heavyweight world title fight with Anthony Joshua. (photos by Lawrence Lustig).
Yvan Mendy believes he should have had a shot at a World title by now and is frustrated that Luke Campbell fought for one before him. Mendy outpointed Campbell back in 2015 and is aiming to go one better and knockout the Hull fighter when they rematch at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE on Saturday September 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US.
Olympic gold medal winner Luke Campbell (18-2) is looking for avenge the first defeat of his pro career. Back in 2015, the 30-year-old lightweight suffered a shocking decision loss to Yvan Mendy (40-4-1) of France. The World Boxing Council wants to place the two boxers against each other in a final world title eliminator - which Campbell embraces.
Lightweight contender Yvan Mendy broke down Jesus Arevalo, scoring an eighth round knockout victory Thursday night at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan in Levallois-Perret, France. Mendy (40-4-1, 19 knockouts) was the superior fighter between the two. The 32-year-old fighter from Paris connected with the more telling punches, particularly when he counter Arevalo's wider punches.
Lightweight contender Yvan Mendy might be a win or two away from fighting for a world title belt. Mendy might receive that opportunity should he come out victorious tonight against Jesus Arevalo in a 12 round bout at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan in Levallois-Perret, France. Both fighters weighed in at the lightweight limit of 135 pounds at Thursday's weigh-in.
Asloum Promotion returns on December 14 at the Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan in Levallois Perret. Topping the bill is WBC Silver champ Yvan Mendy (39-4-1) defending the title against Mexican Jesus Arevalo (25-2-1) . Lightheavy prospect Mathieu Bauderlique (13-1) and middleweight ditto Christian M´Bili (6-0) are featured on the undercard.
Danish cruiserweight prospect Detlef Rossing (6-0, 4 KO) square off against former WBA champ Valery Brudov (44-12, 30 KO) in a scheduled eight-rounder on October 7 in Copenhagen on the next Danish Fight Night event. The 40-year Brudov is no doubt about it not what he once was - but it still looks like a tough test for Rossing, who is just back from a training champ in the US. Headlining the bill is Lolenga Mock vs Manny Siaca.
According to Danish paper BT it will be Colombian Roamer Alexis Angulo (22-0 and reigning WBO Latino champ) that takes on the comebacking former WBC and WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler.
Edis Tatli lost his EBU lightweight title by a controversial split decision to Francesco Patera last Saturday in Turku, Finland. The Finnish press, spectators and Tatli's camp were all dumbfounded by the verdict.
Luke Campbell has a desire to be the best. The Hull lightweight, who is the current custodian of the Commonwealth and WBC Silver titles, made a successful defence of the latter crown on Saturday in his home city. Campbell (16-1, 13 KOs) dismantled Mexico’s Jairo Lopez (now 21-7 with 14 early) inside two rounds, finishing him off with a classy uppercut, to retain his number three ranking with the WBC, live on Sky Sports at the Hull Ice Arena.