(APR 17) PARIS, France — 2016 Olympic gold medalist and former world champion Estelle Mossely, 138, of France, made a statement in her highly anticipated return to professional boxing, securing a unanimous decision victory over Colombia’s Bexcy Mateus, 138, of Bogota, Colombia on April 9, 2026.

The bout, held at the Westfield Les 4 Temps in Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine, marked Mossely's first professional fight after a three-year hiatus from the pro ranks.

Mossely (12-0-1, 1 KO) demonstrated little ring rust against the battle-tested Mateus (8-3, 7 KOs) in the 10-round super lightweight contest. The French star controlled the pace with sharp technical precision, ultimately earning favor on all three judges' scorecards to maintain her unbeaten professional record.

"After three years away, it was essential to find my rhythm again," Mossely stated following the win. Her absence from professional competition followed a pivot back to amateur boxing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, though she recently resumed her professional trajectory with a preliminary outing in Dubai in late 2025 before this landmark April victory in France.

It is reported (not confirmed) that Mossely was slated for a second April appearance against Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on April 23 at the Salle Wagram. But the event was to be an  "all-female" show, promoted by Brahim Asloum, had been cancelled following a shoulder injury to co-headliner and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif.

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