Ten months after a surprise defeat against the Congolese Martin Bakole, who marked a setback in his conquest of the world belt in the queen category, Tony Yoka returns to the ring, Saturday, at the Zénith de Paris (Canal +, from 10:30 p.m.) against his compatriot Carlos Takam (47 fights, 39 wins and 7 losses), a real reference among the heavyweights.
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Losing is impossible,
" warned the Olympic champion, who puts himself in danger in this recovery fight where he knows he is eagerly awaited.
A second setback could seriously jeopardize his goal of one day being crowned world champion.
Le Figaro has polled six great French champions on the potential of the 30-year-old Parisian after six years with the professionals.
Jean-Marc Mormeck.
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Jean-Marc MORMECK: "Today I don't see him as world champion"
WBA (2002-2006), WBC (2005-2006 and 2007) light-heavyweight world champion.
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Carlos Takam, even aging (42 years old, editor’s note), remains a reference among the heavyweights because he fought almost all the best in this category.
It's a great choice for...
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