By Sam Volz: Carlos Takam says he needs Dillian Whyte subsequent following his upset 10 spherical break up determination victory over 2016 Olympic tremendous heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka final Saturday night time on the Zenith de Paris-La Villette, Paris XIX, France.
The 42-year-old Takam carried out like a fighter in his early 30s as he battered the 6’7″ Yoka (11-2, 9 KOs), sending him right down to his second consecutive defeat and placing his once-promising profession doubtful.
Takam (40-7-1, 28 KOs). feels {that a} battle between him and the 34-year-old Whyte (28-3, 19 KOs) could be an enormous one for the UK, and it will be a extremely entertaining match that British boxing followers would like to see.
Whyte won’t possible conform to a battle with Takam, particularly after watching his efficiency towards Yoka. Even when Whyte had been , he would have scared him away after witnessing Takam’s domination of Yoka.
Whyte is ready to face Anthony Joshua in a rematch in July in a stadium battle within the UK. Promoter Eddie Hearn has already repeatedly stated that Joshua would battle Whyte subsequent, offered he wins his April 1st battle towards Jermaine Franklin on the O2 Enviornment in London.
Takam’s battle with Yoka was scored as follows:
- 96-94 – Takam
- 96-94 – Takam
- 96-94 – Yoka
The win for Takam snapped a two-fight shedding streak to Arslanbek Makhmudov and Joe Joyce.
“My ambition isn’t actually cash. My ambition is I like boxing, I like that sport. I prefer to be within the ring. I’ve appreciated that sport since I used to be slightly boy,” stated Carlos Takam to iFL TV when requested what his ambition is now for his profession.
“I nonetheless have a few fights earlier than cease preventing. I actually need to come again to the UK to battle. I battle anyone within the UK. I battle Chisora. I battle Joshua. I actually need to battle that large boy, Dillian Whyte,” Takam continued.
“I actually need to battle Dillian Whyte. That’s going to be battle an take a look at. I need to come to the UK and converse to you about some battle. I’m certain we’re going to provide the followers within the UK a very large boxing battle. I’m prepared for you. When you’re prepared, let me know. I’m hoping I’m within the UK quickly for an enormous battle.
“Me and Tony [Yoka] sparred when he was making ready for the Olympic video games. He was not knowledgeable. I helped him put together for the Olympic video games. It was not the identical. It’s not the identical as earlier than. He modified.
“I do know he’s a really harmful boxer, and I understand how he fights. So I put together. My coach in France is aware of Tony. He is aware of how Tony fights, so he inform me the right way to do. I do know it’s not going to be a straightforward battle.
“How are you going to ask do I need to battle? I’m not finished but. I’m nonetheless right here. I nonetheless need to battle,” stated Takam.
