Yakup Şener (born September 1, 1990 in Trabzon, Turkey) is a Turkish amateur boxer competing in the light welterweight division.
The 1.70 m (5.6 ft) tall athlete at 64 kg (141 lb) is a member of Fenerbahçe Boxing in Istanbul.
[1] He studied physical education and sports at the Black Sea Technical University's Vocational College.
[1] In 2006, Şener became bronze medalist in the -54 kg division at the World Cadets Championships held in Istanbul, Turkey.
[1][2] At the Olympics proper he beat Serge Ambomo of Cameroon, then lost to Uzbek Uktamjon Rahmonov.