Carlos Takam losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Carlos Takam has compiled a 40-8-1 (28) record, including eleven title fights. He has eight losses, five of them in title fights.
8. Carlos Takam loses to Martin Bakole via KO
On October 28, 2023 Carlos Takam faced Martin Bakole in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 42 years old with a record of 40-7-1, and Bakole was 30 with a record of 19-1. Takam was coming off a win and Bakole was on a 8-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Takam via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Carlos Takam loses to Arslanbek Makhmudov via unanimous decision
On September 16, 2022 Carlos Takam fought Arslanbek Makhmudov for the WBCNABF and WBANABA heavyweight titles. Takam was 41 years old with a record of 39-6-1, and Makhmudov was 33 with a record of 14-0. Takam was coming off a loss, while Makhmudov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Takam lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Makhmudov.
6. Carlos Takam loses to Joe Joyce via KO
On July 24, 2021 Carlos Takam fought Joe Joyce for the Commonwealth, WBC Silver, and WBO International heavyweight titles. Takam was 40 years old with a record of 39-5-1, and Joyce was 35 with a record of 12-0. Takam was on a 4-fight winning streak and Joyce was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Joyce stopped Takam via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Carlos Takam loses to Derek Chisora via KO
On July 28, 2018 Carlos Takam fought Derek Chisora for the vacant WBA International heavyweight title. Takam was 37 years old with a record of 35-4-1, and Chisora was 34 with a record of 28-8. Takam was coming off a loss, while Chisora was coming off a win. Chisora stopped Takam via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Carlos Takam loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On October 28, 2017 Carlos Takam fought Anthony Joshua for the IBF, IBO, and WBA (Super) 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.
3. Carlos Takam loses to Joseph Parker via unanimous decision
On May 21, 2016 Carlos Takam faced Joseph Parker in a heavyweight bout. Takam was 35 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Parker was 24 with a record of 18-0. Takam was on a 3-fight winning streak and Parker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Takam lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Parker.
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.
1. Carlos Takam loses to Grégory Tony via unanimous decision
On June 27, 2009 Carlos Takam faced Grégory Tony. Takam was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and Tony was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takam was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Takam lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tony.