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".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
49 | Oct 28, 2023 | 42 | ![]() | loss | TKO 4 |
48 | Mar 11, 2023 | 42 | ![]() | win | SD 10 |
47 | Sep 16, 2022 | 41 | ![]() | loss | UD 10 |
46 | Jul 24, 2021 | 40 | ![]() | loss | TKO 6 |
45 | Jul 09, 2020 | 39 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
44 | Feb 28, 2020 | 39 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
43 | Sep 14, 2019 | 38 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
42 | Dec 22, 2018 | 38 | ![]() | win | TKO 7 |
41 | Jul 28, 2018 | 37 | ![]() | loss | TKO 8 |
40 | Oct 28, 2017 | 36 | ![]() | loss | TKO 10 |
39 | Jun 17, 2017 | 36 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
38 | Jan 29, 2017 | 36 | ![]() | win | KO 4 |
37 | May 21, 2016 | 35 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
36 | Nov 28, 2015 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
35 | Jun 13, 2015 | 34 | ![]() | win | KO 5 |
34 | Apr 10, 2015 | 34 | ![]() | win | KO 4 |
33 | Oct 24, 2014 | 33 | ![]() | loss | KO 10 |
32 | Jun 06, 2014 | 33 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
31 | Jan 18, 2014 | 33 | ![]() | draw | MD 10 |
30 | Dec 20, 2013 | 33 | ![]() | win | KO 3 |
29 | May 24, 2013 | 32 | ![]() | win | TKO 8 |
28 | Dec 14, 2012 | 32 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
27 | May 26, 2012 | 31 | ![]() | win | PTS 8 |
26 | Mar 31, 2012 | 31 | ![]() | win | TKO 11 |
25 | Dec 02, 2011 | 30 | ![]() | win | PTS 8 |
24 | Apr 29, 2011 | 30 | ![]() | win | RTD 6 |
23 | Nov 26, 2010 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
22 | Jul 02, 2010 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
21 | May 29, 2010 | 29 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
20 | Oct 24, 2009 | 28 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
19 | Jun 27, 2009 | 28 | ![]() | loss | UD 8 |
18 | Apr 10, 2009 | 28 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
17 | Sep 18, 2008 | 27 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
16 | Jun 05, 2008 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
15 | Apr 17, 2008 | 27 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
14 | Feb 21, 2008 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
13 | Nov 15, 2007 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
12 | Jun 02, 2007 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
11 | May 11, 2007 | 26 | ![]() | win | RTD 2 |
10 | May 01, 2007 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
9 | Feb 24, 2007 | 26 | ![]() | win | RTD 2 |
8 | Dec 02, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | PTS 4 |
7 | Jul 15, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
6 | Jun 01, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
5 | May 01, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
4 | Apr 14, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
3 | Mar 25, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
2 | Feb 07, 2006 | 25 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
1 | Dec 10, 2005 | 25 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |