We knew the place and the date, we now know the opponent. For his 12th pro fight, Tony Yoka will face Franco-Cameroonian Carlos Takam on January 15 in Bercy, according to information revealed by the Team on Wednesday morning. Takam (40 years old, 29 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw), is ranked 23 worldwide by the benchmark site Boxrec, a few places behind Yoka (20th), is a very experienced and powerful boxer. “Carlos is the top level in the world,” Yoka told L’Equipe. Boxer Takam in Bercy, it’s exciting, it’s a big step for me! I tell myself that, if all goes well, then I can legitimately face guys from the top 10. Carlos is a world reference. […] It is certain that he is more on the downward slope than upward, but since he went into exile in Las Vegas, Carlos has given his career a boost. “
