Cherbourg (AFP)
Estelle Mossely, the first French boxer Olympic champion (in Rio in 2016), conquered the vacant IBO lightweight title by beating Sweden's Lucy Wildheart after ten times on Friday night in Cherbourg.
Golden pair of French boxing in Rio, with her husband Tony Yoka, Estelle Mossely, 26 years old and past pro in 2018, has made a clear round with this fifth victory in five bouts.
Meanwhile, 26-year-old Lucy Wildheart recorded her first loss after five straight wins, two of them before the limit.
The IBO (International Boxing Organization) is the least important of the five internationally recognized federations.
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