Victorious recovery for Carlos Takam. The native of Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis) defeated the American Jerry Forest (32 years old, 26 victories, including 20 before the limit, now 4 defeats) Thursday evening in Las Vegas. In the first rounds, Takam (39, 39 wins, including 28 before the limit, 1 draw, 5 losses) was more active before fatigue was felt throughout the fight. The Noiséen won it unanimously by the judges (98-92, 97-93, 96-94).
Initially, the two boxers were not to compete. Carlos Takam had planned to challenge Colombian Oscar Rivas, but the latter injured his elbow on June 10.
"I entered the ring with a heavy heart"
This victory has a special taste for Carlos Takam, whose father died recently. "He died a week ago, so I went into the ring with a heavy heart," said the Franco-Cameroonian after his fight. I didn't win by knockout, but the most important thing was that I won. I had this fight at the last moment, but the opportunity to box on ESPN was too great to let it pass. I knew I could beat Forest. Now I want to face someone from the top 5 or challenge one of the champions. ”
Since the summer of 2019, Carlos Takam has shared his life between his commune of Noisy-le-Grand and Las Vegas. The Noiséen is installed in the United States in order to prepare the next fights proposed to him by his promoter, the American Joe DeGuardia.