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Joe Joyce Could See a War With Zhang, Happy That Takam Beat Yoka

Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce is pumped for his upcoming clash with another dangerous puncher, Zhang Zhilei, which takes place on April 15.

Carlos Takam Wants To Get His Hands on Martin Bakole: Is He Ready?

This past Saturday night, heavyweight veteran Carlos Takam (now 40-7-1 28KO's) secured a big victory when he defeated Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka (now 11-2 9KO's) in Paris, France, notching his 40th professional victory.

Tim Tszyu, Serious Contender: Weekend Afterthoughts

In order to avoid any offense, his muthaf------ name was stated right off the top in the title. Given the performance Jr. middleweight Tim Tszyu had on Saturday, respecting his most adamant of post-fight wishes seemed only fair.

Photos: Carlos Takam Derails Comeback of Tony Yoka, Wins Decision

Yoka, Takam Fight Photos Gallery - Paris, France - In a crossroads heavyweight clash, Carlos Takam (40-7-1, 28 KOs) outworked and shocked Olympic gold medal winner Tony Yoka (11-2, 9 KOs) to win a ten round split decision. (photos Lawrence Lustig)

Carlos Takam Outworks, Shocks Tony Yoka To Secure Decision Win

It’s all the way back to the drawing board for Tony Yoka. A second straight defeat was dealt to the 2016 Olympic Gold medalist, who was outworked by 42-year-old Carlos Takam over ten rounds. The judges did their best to deny the upset, as Yoka won 96...

Photos: Tony Yoka, Carlos Takam - Set For Battle in Paris

Yoka, Takam Weights Photos Gallery - French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka will return in a 10-round main event this Saturday, March 11, against former world title challenger Carlos Takam at Zenith Paris in Paris, France.

Tony Yoka vs. Carlos Takam: Card To Be Carried By ESPN+

French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka will return in a 10-round main event this Saturday, March 11, against former world title challenger Carlos Takam at Zenith Paris in Paris, France.

Tony Yoka vs. Carlos Takam in Play For March 11 in Paris, France

French heavyweight Tony Yoka (11-1) meets veteran Carlos Takam (39-7-1) on March 11 in Paris, France, reports L'Équipe. It will be Yoka's first fight since losing to Martin Bakole in May of last year - a loss that derailed his career. 

Euro News: Tony Yoka, Bernard Torres, Russo vs. Sarchioto, More

French heavyweight Tony Yoka (11-1) will return in October most likely in the US, writes LÉquipe. Yoka suffered an upset loss to Martin Bakole (18-1) in May when he lost a majority decision after being dropped twice. 

Umut Camkiran Replaces Tony Yoka as Co-Challenger For EBU Title

French heavyweight Tony Yoka didn't just lose to Martin Bakole this past weekend, he also lost his position as official challenger for the vacant EBU heavyweight title with German boxer Agit Kabayel in the opposite corner.

Euro News: Agit Kabayel, Cissokho vs. Saidi, Legrand, Ziani, Prat, More

German heavyweight Agit Kabayel (21-0 / 23-2) was a "surprise guest" at the SES' show in Magdeburg on May 14. Kabayel floored Czech journeyman Pavel Sour four times and won on a first round stoppage.

Martin Bakole Drops, Beats Down Tony Yoka For Dominant Decision Win

The four-month delay was well worth the wait for Martin Bakole to earn his biggest win to date. Tony Yoka was dealt his first career defeat, as he was severely outfought by the visiting Bakole. Yoka was dropped in rounds one and five en-route to a...

Tony Yoka Will Look To Make a Statement Against Martin Bakole

Tony Yoka could make a statement at the expense of Martin Bakole and send a message to the other fighters in the heavyweight division. 

Tony Yoka vs. Martin Bakole Clash is Picked Up By ESPN+

Tony Yoka, the undefeated French heavyweight who captured Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio Games, takes a major step up in class this Saturday, May 14, in a 10-round main event against Congolese contender Martin Bakole at Accor Arena in Paris.

Euro News: Kossobutskiy vs. Duhaupas, Yoka vs. Kabayel, Robin Safar, More

Heavyweight Zhan Kossobutskiy (17-0) headlines the next Universum show, which goes ahead on May 21 in Hamburg. Opponent is French veteran Johann Duhaupas (39-6). This fight was first set for February 19 but had to be postponed due a case of Covid-19...