Best fights of Carlos Takam
Over 18 years as a professional, Carlos Takam has compiled a 40-8-1 (28) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carlos Takam loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On October 28, 2017 Carlos Takam fought Anthony Joshua for the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles. Takam was 36 years old with a record of 35-3-1, and Joshua was 28 with a record of 19-0. Takam was on a 2-fight winning streak and Joshua was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Joshua stopped Takam via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Carlos Takam loses to Alexander Povetkin via KO
On October 24, 2014 Carlos Takam defended his WBC Silver heavyweight title against Alexander Povetkin. Takam was 33 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Povetkin was 35 with a record of 27-1. Both Takam and Povetkin were coming off a win. Povetkin stopped Takam via KO in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Carlos Takam KOs Michael Grant
On May 24, 2013 Carlos Takam fought Michael Grant for the WBF heavyweight title. Takam was 32 years old with a record of 27-1, and Grant was 40 with a record of 48-4. Takam was on a 9-fight winning streak and Grant was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takam stopped Michael Grant via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
4. Carlos Takam KOs Senad Gashi
On December 22, 2018 Carlos Takam faced Senad Gashi in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 38 years old with a record of 35-5-1, and Gashi was 28 with a record of 17-1. Takam was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Gashi was coming off a win. Takam stopped Senad Gashi via TKO in the 7th round.
5. Carlos Takam KOs Marcin Rekowski
On January 29, 2017 Carlos Takam fought Marcin Rekowski for the vacant IBF InterContinental heavyweight title. Takam was 36 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Rekowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takam was coming off a loss. Takam stopped Marcin Rekowski via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Carlos Takam defeats Jerry Forrest
On July 9, 2020 Carlos Takam faced Jerry Forrest in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 39 years old with a record of 38-5-1, and Forrest was 32 with a record of 26-3. Takam was on a 3-fight winning streak and Forrest was coming off a win. Takam won via unanimous decision.
7. Carlos Takam stops Gbenga Oluokun
On April 29, 2011 Carlos Takam fought Gbenga Oluokun for the vacant WBO Africa and WBO Africa heavyweight titles. Takam was 30 years old with a record of 22-1, and Oluokun was 27 with a record of 18-6. Takam was on a 4-fight winning streak and Oluokun was coming off a win. Takam stopped Gbenga Oluokun via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Carlos Takam KOs Ivica Bacurin
On June 17, 2017 Carlos Takam faced Ivica Bacurin in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 36 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Bacurin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takam was coming off a win. Takam stopped Ivica Bacurin via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Carlos Takam defeats Tony Thompson
On June 6, 2014 Carlos Takam fought Tony Thompson for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title. Takam was 33 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Thompson was 42 with a record of 39-4. Thompson was coming off a win. Takam won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Carlos Takam KOs Jakov Gospic
On December 20, 2013 Carlos Takam faced Jakov Gospic in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 33 years old with a record of 28-1, and Gospic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takam was on a 10-fight winning streak. Takam stopped Jakov Gospic via KO in the 3rd round.