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Carlos Takam
The heavyweight who lasted ten rounds against Anthony Joshua
Born in 1980
Related city : Douala
Who are they?
A heavyweight boxer born in Douala in 1980. After representing Cameroon at the 2004 Athens Olympics, he settled in France, where he turned professional in 2005; his ring career lasted until 2023.
What made them famous
In October 2017, called up twelve days before the fight to replace the injured Kubrat Pulev, he challenged Anthony Joshua for the WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles at Cardiffâs Principality Stadium. He lasted until the tenth round, when the referee stopped the fight, a decision much of the crowd felt was premature.
Key facts
- Bronze medallist at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja.
- On 11 March 2023 in Paris, aged 42, he beat Olympic champion Tony Yoka on points.
- He played Joe Frazier in the film âBig George Foremanâ (2023).