15 Facts About Yoann Kongolo

Yoann Bernard Kongolo is a Swiss-French boxer and Muay Thai kickboxer of DR Congo descent who competes in the welterweight division of Glory.

Yoann Kongolo was ranked in the welterweight top 10 by Combat Press.

Yoann Kongolo made his first title defense against Peter Baumler, winning by a first round KO.

Yoann Kongolo made his debut in native Switzerland on 25 October 2014 against Jamie Bates at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2014 Final Elimination, stopping him in the 3rd round in light-heavyweight title eliminator.

Yoann Kongolo participated in the 2016 Glory Welterweight Contender Tournament.

Yoann Kongolo managed to win a split decision against Harut Grigorian in the semifinals, but lost a unanimous decision to Murthel Groenhart in the finals.

Yoann Kongolo took part in the 2017 Glory Welterweight Contender Tournament.

Yoann Kongolo was scheduled to fight a rematch with Cedric Doumbe during Glory 39, for the Glory Welterweight title.

Yoann Kongolo was less successful then in their first fight, losing by unanimous decision.

Yoann Kongolo was scheduled to fight Yohan Lidon during Glory 42: Paris.

Yoann Kongolo lost the fight at the tail end of the second round, by TKO, as the ringside doctor stopped the fight.

Yoann Kongolo tested positive on 4 August 2018 at Fight Night in Saint-Tropez, France.

In 2017 Yoann Kongolo fought Salambek Baysangurov for the vacant World Boxing Council International Silver Light Heavyweight title.

Yoann Kongolo successfully defended the title against Andrejs Pokumeiko, winning by unanimous decision.

Yoann Kongolo won the vacant EBU External Light Heavyweight title with a decision win against Enes Zecirevic.