Carlos Takam could also be 42 years outdated, an age at which most boxers can be lengthy retired. But he surprised Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday, handing the French star a dangerous second consecutive defeat.
But Takam desires extra. He is demanding additional huge fights and known as out Martin Bakole, the heavyweight who beat Yoka beforehand.
“The huge lion within the forest will not be going to depart his play for somewhat one,” Takam roared after his victory. “Is Martin Bakole prepared? I need Sky to organise that combat.
“Martin Bakole’s like somewhat brother to me, like Tony.”
Takam was gracious after the combat. He had gained over the group at Zenith de Paris along with his efficiency, however objected to his new supporters booing Yoka instantly after the combat.
Highlights as Carlos Takam confronted Tony Yoka in a heavyweight conflict in Paris
“I used to be not proud of that. Seriously that man is an Olympic gold medallist. He was a world champion newbie. They can not say that. You see when [Anthony] Joshua fights, all people’s behind Joshua. They say, ‘Go, go AJ.’ That man, he wants help, I’m an enormous supporter. I’m an enormous fan of Tony,” Takam advised Sky Sports. “Because I’ve seen him develop up.
“I simply wish to say congratulations to Tony. Some persons are going to say, ‘Yes, he misplaced, he is completed.’ No, he is not completed.”
He was nevertheless involved on the end result being a break up choice, when Takam had appeared to dominate the competition.
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“Of course, I used to be anxious, as a result of within the final spherical I damage my shoulder. I couldn’t transfer [his right arm]. I used to be like, ‘Oh it is completed,'” he mentioned. “Oh my God, what am I going to do? But I attempted, I labored my jab, I labored my hook, my left hook. I attempted every thing to win that combat.
“I’m feeling good. I ready actually exhausting for that combat. I wish to say in that camp, I labored like loopy,” he continued. “Tony I’ve respect for him.
“I’m actually joyful for that victory as a result of it was not straightforward.”
Carlos Takam says he put within the work to beat Tony Yoka and completed the ultimate spherical with a shoulder damage
Martin Bakole has additionally confirmed himself as a world degree contender.
He mentioned he desires an enormous world title combat in 2023 and when requested concerning the huge identify he desires, replied: “Daniel Dubois.
“I sparred him twice and stopped him twice in sparring,” Bakole claimed.
Martin Bakole says he desires an enormous world title combat in 2023 and wish to face Daniel Dubois
“He is aware of and his workforce is aware of, so I feel I’d cease him within the first or second spherical. I’m seeking to the WBA. I’ve the quantity two rating. Why not Daniel Dubois as a result of he’s the common champion proper now?
“I’m calling him out. I need him to be prepared for me.
“I need that combat. I can not wait. I wait an excessive amount of. People are hiding away as a result of they do not wish to combat me.
“I made the error of sparring them within the fitness center, however now there isn’t any extra excuses.”
