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Armand Carlos Netsing Takam (born 6 December 1980) is a Cameroonian-French professional boxer. He has challenged once for the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles in 2017. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, and challenged once for the Commonwealth title in 2021. As an amateur, he represented Cameroon at the 2004 Olympics.

Early life

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Amateur career

Takam competed at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria, Takam captured the bronze medal in his weight division.

In 2004 he represented his native country, Cameroon, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece but was beaten in the round of sixteen by Egypt's Mohamed Aly. Takam qualified for the Athens Games by winning the gold medal at the 1st AIBA African 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Casablanca, Morocco. In the decisive final of the event he defeated Angolan fighter Georgio Cabta.[1]

Professional career

Early career

Takam made his professional debut in France on 10 December 2005, when he defeated Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf of Belgium. He went on to build up a record of 17-0 by the end of 2008. His first loss as a professional came in June 2009, when he lost to undefeated French prospect Grégory Tony by unanimous decision over eight rounds. Following this loss Takam went on to gain four knockout wins by the end of 2010. Takam’s first fight of 2011 was against Gbenga Oluokun of Nigeria. Takam won the bout by stoppage in the sixth round after Oluokun retired on his stool. Takam picked up the vacant WBO Africa heavyweight title by beating Oluokun. He went on to beat Samir Kurtagić on 2 December 2011.

Takam next fought on 31 March 2012, when he faced former world title challenger Frans Botha. Takam won the fight by knockout in the 11th round to retain his WBO Africa heavyweight title and also pick up to vacant WBF International heavyweight title. Takam went on to fight two more times in 2012, defeating Thomas Mrazek and Ivica Perkovic.

On 24 May 2013, Takam took on former world title challenger Michael Grant. Takam knocked Grant out in the eighth round to claim the WBF heavyweight title. Takam fought again in December 2013, when he knocked out Jakov Gospic in three rounds.

Career from 2014–2015

Takam vs. Perez

Takam made his HBO debut on 18 January 2014 against Cuban Mike Perez. The fight started slowly, with little action in the first five rounds, however, Takam took over starting in round six, as he planted his feet inside and was able to work Perez over. The Cuban's arms got heavier and heavier as the fight went on, and he didn't seem to have his usual snap or speed. Takam was able to hurt Perez in round six and round ten.

BLH had the fight 97–93 for Takam, giving him rounds six through ten after a 3–2 start in Perez's favour. Official scores were 96–94 (Michael Buffer did not announce who got that card) and 95–95 two times for the majority draw.

Takam vs. Thompson

On 6 June 2014 Takam took on Tony Thompson, (39-5-0, 26KOs) at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan in Paris, France. The 33-year-old Takam aggressively took the fight to the 42-year-old Thompson. Thompson had some success counter-punching, but Takam’s relentless work-rate overwhelmed Thompson at times. Takam dominated the fight and began to punish Thompson more and more as the bout progressed. Takam won the fight by unanimous decision with scores of 117–111, 117–111, and 119–109 to win the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title.

Takam vs. Povetkin

In October 2014 Takam faced Russian Alexander Povetkin (27-1-0, 19KOs) at the Luzhiniki Palace of Sports in Moscow, Russia. In a close fight that was a contender for fight of the year, Takam lost the fight via 10th round KO after Poventkin landed a left hook to the head of Takam.

Takam vs. Nascimento, Sprott, Arias

Takam fought three times in 2015, defeating Marcelo Nascimento and Michael Sprott by knockout and George Arias by unanimous decision in an eight round bout.

Career from 2016–2017

Takam vs. Parker

On 21 May 2016 Carlos Takam fought Joseph Parker in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator. The winner would be required to fight for the world title against the reigning champion, Anthony Joshua of Britain. Prior to the fight being announced, Parker and his handlers twice avoided fighting Takam the previous year because of the risk involved.[2] The fight took place with Parker winning a unanimous decision after twelve rounds, in front of a vocal home crowd at South Auckland's Vodafone Events Centre in New Zealand. Two judges scored it 116–112, and one at 115–113.[3] Despite the result the fight was very close until the end with Takam landing painful and dangerous combinations of shots.[4]

Takam vs. Rekowski, Bacurin

Takam’s first fight of 2017 took place on 29 January, when he faced Marcin Rekowski of Poland. Takam won the fight by fourth round knockout. He next fought in June 2017, Defeating Ivica Bacurin by knockout in the second round.

World title challenge

Takam vs. Joshua

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Career from 2018

Takam vs. Chisora

On 15 June 2018, it was confirmed that Takam would face Derek Chisora on 28 July at The O2 Arena, London, England, on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs. Joseph Parker. Chisora knocked out Takam in the 8th round in an exciting battle, although Takam had dominated the early rounds and was ahead on the judges' scorecards when he was knocked out.[6]

Takam vs. Gashi

On 22 December, 2018, Takam fought Senad Gashi. Takam was outlanding Gashi for most of the fight. In the eighth, Takam managed to drop Gashi three times, the third time also being the final one that prompted the referee to wave off the fight.[7]

Takam vs. Lewis, Maldonado, Forrest

Following his victory against Gashi, Takam would go on to record three consecutive ten-round unanimous decision victories. The first came on 14 September 2019 against Craig Lewis in Monticello, New York, with Takam winning via scores of 99–91, 99–91, 96–94.[8] His next fight on 28 February 2020 also took place in the state of New York, this time in Huntington against Fábio Maldonado, which he won by shutout unanimous decision.[9] On 9 July 2020, Takam fought Jerry Forrest. Takam stepped in to fight Forrest on short notice, which was noticeable especially in the later rounds. Takam was able to build up an early lead, however, which was enough to win an all three judges' scorecards, 98–92, 97–93 and 96–94.[10]

Takam vs. Joyce

On 16 June 2021, it was announced that Takam's next fight would be against undefeated Joe Joyce on 24 July at the SSE Arena, London.[11] After a slow start from Joyce on the night, in which Takam landed numerous punches to the head and body of Joyce in the opening rounds, Takam was staggered by his opponent at the start of the sixth round, overwhelmed with a barrage of punches which forced referee Steve Gray to halt the fight. The official result was a sixth-round technical knockout victory for Joyce.[12]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 40–8–1 Martin Bakole TKO 4 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Oct 2023 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 40–7–1 Tony Yoka SD 10 11 Mar 2023 Accor Arena, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 39–7–1 Arslanbek Makhmudov UD 10 16 Sep 2022 Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC-NABF, WBA-NABA, and vacant WBC Silver heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 39–6–1 Joe Joyce TKO 6 (12) 0:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jul 2021 The SSE Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Commonwealth, WBC Silver and WBO International heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 39–5–1 Jerry Forrest UD 10 9 Jul 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–5–1 Fábio Maldonado UD 10 28 Feb 2020 The Paramount, Huntington, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–5–1 Craig Lewis UD 10 14 Sep 2019 Resorts World Catskills, Monticello, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–5–1 Senad Gashi TKO 7 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Dec 2018 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 35–5–1 Derek Chisora TKO 8 (12), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Jul 2018 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 35–4–1 Anthony Joshua TKO 10 (12), 1:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Oct 2017 Principality Stadium, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 35–3–1 Ivica Bacurin KO 2 (8), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jun 2017 Casino de la Vallée, Saint-Vincent, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 34–3–1 Marcin Rekowski KO 4 (12), 0:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Jan 2017 Cotai Arena, Cotai, MacauScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 33–3–1 Joseph Parker UD 12 21 May 2016 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–2–1 George Arias UD 8 28 Nov 2015 Palazzetto dello Sport le Cupole, Turin, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–2–1 Michael Sprott KO 5 (8) 13 Jun 2015 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–2–1 Marcelo Nascimento KO 4 (10) 10 Apr 2015 Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 30–2–1 Alexander Povetkin KO 10 (12), 0:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Oct 2014 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC Silver heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–1–1 Tony Thompson UD 12 6 Jun 2014 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Silver heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Template:DrawDraw 29–1–1 Mike Perez MD 10 18 Jan 2014 Bell Centre, Montreal, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC–USNBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Jakov Gospic KO 3 (8) 20 Dec 2013 Hall des Sports Pellière Donatien, Fort-de-France, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Michael Grant TKO 8 (12), 0:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 May 2013 Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Ivica Perković TKO 3 (8) 14 Dec 2012 Gymnase des Roulants, Cergy-Pontoise, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Tomáš Mrázek PTS 8 26 May 2012 Les Trois-Îlets, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Francois Botha TKO 11 (12) 31 Mar 2012 Gymnase Jean-Richepin, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO Africa heavyweight title;
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25 Win 24–1 Samir Kurtagić PTS 8 2 Dec 2011 Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Gbenga Oloukun RTD 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Apr 2011 Espace Roger-Boisramé, Pontault-Combault, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Africa heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Levan Jomardashvili TKO 3 (8) 26 Nov 2010 Gymnase du Clos de l'Arche, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Pavel Dolgovs TKO 4 (8) 2 Jul 2010 Espace Marcel Pagnol, Villiers-le-Bel, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Humberto Évora KO 2 (10) 29 May 2010 Hall des Sports Pellière Donatien, Fort-de-France, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Roman Kracik KO 1 (8) 24 Oct 2009 La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 18–1 Grégory Tony UD 8 27 Jun 2009 La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Stéphane Tessier PTS 6 10 Apr 2009 Salle Yaris, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Humberto Évora KO 2 (8) 18 Sep 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Daniel Bispo TKO 3 (8) 5 Jun 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Norbert Sallai KO 1 (6) 17 Apr 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Daniil Peretyatko TKO 5 (6) 21 Feb 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 János Somogyi TKO 2 (8) 15 Nov 2007 Zénith de Dijon, Dijon, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Cătălin Zmărăndescu TKO 2 (6) 2 Jun 2007 Place de la Nouvelle-Aventure, Lille, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Ioan Mihai RTD 2 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 May 2007 Gymnase Maurice Baquet, Bagnolet, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 János Somogyi TKO 2 (6) 1 May 2007 Sportcomplex Tempelhof, Bruges, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Ioan Teosorejus RTD 2 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Feb 2007 Cirque de Reims, Reims, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Leon Nzama-Nawezhi PTS 4 2 Dec 2006 Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Roger Foe TKO 1 (4) 15 Jul 2006 La Palestre, Le Cannet, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Ioan Mihai KO 1 (6) 1 Jun 2006 Salle Vallier, Marseille, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Harry Duiven Jr. KO 1 (6) 1 May 2006 Sportcomplex Tempelhof, Bruges, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Ibrahim Camara TKO 3 (6) 14 Apr 2006 Parc des Expositions, Reims, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Valentin Marinel TKO 3 (4) 25 Mar 2006 Gymnase des Yvris, Noisy-le-Grand, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Thierry Guezouli PTS 6 7 Feb 2006 La Soucoupe, Saint-Nazaire, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf PTS 6 10 Dec 2005 Chalon-sur-Saône, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Pay-per-view bouts

Date Fight Network Buys Source(s)
Template:Dts Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam Sky Box Office 1,009,000 [13]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Big George Foreman Joe Frazier

References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
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Ghuslain Kiabella 		WBO Africa
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Bowie Tupou

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Raphael Zumbano Love 		WBF International
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Eric Molina 		IBF Inter-Continental
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Robert Helenius

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