Carlos Takam
Career, Record, Stats
Carlos Takam is a 43-year-old French professional boxer. 18 years, 11 months, and 13 days into his career, Takam's record stands at 40-8-1, which includes 28 wins via KO.
Carlos Takam's Boxing Career
Carlos Takam was born in Douala, Cameroon on December 6, 1980. He made his professional debut at the age of 25 years on December 10, 2005 against Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf. Takam defeated Benmakhlouf via 6 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Takam got his first world-title fight at the age of 36 after 39 professional fights. On October 28, 2017 Takam challenged Anthony Joshua's WBA (Super) and IBF heavyweight titles but lost via 10th round TKO. He is yet to get another shot at a world title.
Takam's latest fight was a 4th-round TKO loss to Martin Bakole at age 42, on October 28, 2023.
Some of Carlos Takam's best fights so far have been against Tony Thompson, Michael Grant, Jerry Forrest, Mike Perez, Francois Botha, and Tony Yoka. For a complete list of Takam's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Carlos Takam".
Takam has 8 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Carlos Takam Losses".
Carlos Takam's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49 | Oct 28, 2023 | 42 | 
Martin Bakole 30 19-1 | loss | TKO 4 |
48 | Mar 11, 2023 | 42 | 
Tony Yoka 30 11-1 | win | SD 10 |
47 | Sep 16, 2022 | 41 | 
Arslanbek Makhmudov 33 14-0 | loss | UD 10 |
46 | Jul 24, 2021 | 40 | 
Joe Joyce 35 12-0 | loss | TKO 6 |
45 | Jul 09, 2020 | 39 | 
Jerry Forrest 32 26-3 | win | UD 10 |
44 | Feb 28, 2020 | 39 |  Fábio Maldonado | win | UD 10 |
43 | Sep 14, 2019 | 38 | Craig Lewis | win | UD 10 |
42 | Dec 22, 2018 | 38 | Senad Gashi | win | TKO 7 |
41 | Jul 28, 2018 | 37 | 
Derek Chisora 34 28-8 | loss | TKO 8 |
40 | Oct 28, 2017 | 36 | 
Anthony Joshua 28 19-0 | loss | TKO 10 |
39 | Jun 17, 2017 | 36 | Ivica Bacurin | win | KO 2 |
38 | Jan 29, 2017 | 36 | Marcin Rekowski | win | KO 4 |
37 | May 21, 2016 | 35 | 
Joseph Parker 24 18-0 | loss | UD 12 |
36 | Nov 28, 2015 | 34 | George Arias | win | UD 8 |
35 | Jun 13, 2015 | 34 | Michael Sprott | win | KO 5 |
34 | Apr 10, 2015 | 34 | Marcelo Luiz Nascimento | win | KO 4 |
33 | Oct 24, 2014 | 33 | 
Alexander Povetkin 35 27-1 | loss | KO 10 |
32 | Jun 06, 2014 | 33 | 
Tony Thompson 42 39-4 | win | UD 12 |
31 | Jan 18, 2014 | 33 | 
Mike Perez 28 20-0 | draw | MD 10 |
30 | Dec 20, 2013 | 33 | Jakov Gospic | win | KO 3 |
29 | May 24, 2013 | 32 | 
Michael Grant 40 48-4 | win | TKO 8 |
28 | Dec 14, 2012 | 32 | Ivica Perković | win | TKO 3 |
27 | May 26, 2012 | 31 | Tomáš Mrázek | win | PTS 8 |
26 | Mar 31, 2012 | 31 | 
Francois Botha 43 48-6-3 | win | TKO 11 |
25 | Dec 02, 2011 | 30 | Samir Kurtagić | win | PTS 8 |
24 | Apr 29, 2011 | 30 | Gbenga Oloukun | win | RTD 6 |
23 | Nov 26, 2010 | 29 | Levan Jomardashvili | win | TKO 3 |
22 | Jul 02, 2010 | 29 | Pavel Dolgovs | win | TKO 4 |
21 | May 29, 2010 | 29 | Humberto Évora | win | KO 2 |
20 | Oct 24, 2009 | 28 | Roman Kracik | win | KO 1 |
19 | Jun 27, 2009 | 28 | Grégory Tony | loss | UD 8 |
18 | Apr 10, 2009 | 28 | Stéphane Tessier | win | PTS 6 |
17 | Sep 18, 2008 | 27 | Humberto Évora | win | KO 2 |
16 | Jun 05, 2008 | 27 | Daniel Bispo | win | TKO 3 |
15 | Apr 17, 2008 | 27 | Norbert Sallai | win | KO 1 |
14 | Feb 21, 2008 | 27 | Daniil Peretyatko | win | TKO 5 |
13 | Nov 15, 2007 | 26 | János Somogyi | win | TKO 2 |
12 | Jun 02, 2007 | 26 | Cătălin Zmărăndescu | win | TKO 2 |
11 | May 11, 2007 | 26 | Ioan Mihai | win | RTD 2 |
10 | May 01, 2007 | 26 | János Somogyi | win | TKO 2 |
9 | Feb 24, 2007 | 26 | Ioan Teosorejus | win | RTD 2 |
8 | Dec 02, 2006 | 25 | Leon Nzama-Nawezhi | win | PTS 4 |
7 | Jul 15, 2006 | 25 | Roger Foe | win | TKO 1 |
6 | Jun 01, 2006 | 25 | Ioan Mihai | win | KO 1 |
5 | May 01, 2006 | 25 | Harry Duiven Jr. | win | KO 1 |
4 | Apr 14, 2006 | 25 | Ibrahim Camara | win | TKO 3 |
3 | Mar 25, 2006 | 25 | Valentin Marinel | win | TKO 3 |
2 | Feb 07, 2006 | 25 | Thierry Guezouli | win | PTS 6 |
1 | Dec 10, 2005 | 25 | Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf | win | PTS 6 |