Carlos Takam

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Takam
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1980(1980-12-06)
Age	44
Birthplace	Douala
Country	Cameroon
Birth City	Littoral Region
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Carlos Takam Biography

Carlos Takam is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 6, 1980 in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon. Alexander Povetkin, Russian Alexander Takam (27-1-0; 19KOs), was fought at the Luzhiniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia. After Poventkin’s left hook to Takam’s head, Takam lost via 10th round knockout. This was a close fight and was considered a contender for fight-of-the year.

He represented Cameroon at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. However, he was defeated in round 16 by Mohamed Aly, Egypt. Takam qualified for Athens Games after he won the gold medal in the 1st AIBA African 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Casablanca (Morocco). He defeated Georgio Cabta, an Angolan fighter in the final.

Takam next fought on 31 March 2012, when he faced former world title challenger Frans Botha. Takam won the fight by knockout in the 11th round to retain his WBO Africa heavyweight title and also pick up to vacant WBF International heavyweight title. Takam went on to fight two more times in 2012, defeating Thomas Mrazek and Ivica Perkovic.

BLH had the fight 97–93 for Takam, giving him rounds six through ten after a 3–2 start in Perez’s favour. Official scores were 96–94 (Michael Buffer did not announce who got that card) and 95–95 two times for the majority draw.

Takam was a competitor at the 2003 All-Africa Games, Abuja, Nigeria. Takam won the bronze medal for his weight division.

Carlos Takam Net Worth

Carlos Takam is one of the richest Boxer from Cameroon. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Takam 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Takam defeated Tony Thompson (39-5-0 and 26KOs) in Paris, France, at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan. Takam, 33 years old, aggressively took on Thompson, 42 years. Thompson was able to counter-punch with some success, but Takam’s tireless work-rate sometimes overwhelmed Thompson. As the fight progressed, Takam was dominant and began to punish Thompson more often. Takam won the fight unanimously with scores of 117-112, 117-111 and 119-109. He also took the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title.

Armand Carlos Netsing Takam, a Cameroonian-born professional boxer, was born 6 December 1980. He was a challenger for the WBA (Super), IBF and IBO heavyweight titles.

Takam made his professional debut in France on 10 December 2005, when he defeated Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf of Belgium. He went on to build up a record of 17-0 by the end of 2008. His first loss as a professional came in June 2009, when he lost to undefeated French prospect Grégory Tony by unanimous decision over eight rounds. Following this loss Takam went on to gain four knockout wins by the end of 2010. Takam’s first fight of 2011 was against Gbenga Oluokun of Nigeria. Takam won the bout by stoppage in the sixth round after Oluokun was retired on his stool. Takam picked up the vacant WBO Africa heavyweight title by beating Oluokun. He went on to beat Samir Kurtagic on 2 December 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Carlos Takam height 6 ft 2 in Carlos weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Carlos Takam Dating?

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On 16 October 2017, Takam was made a late replacement to fight Anthony Joshua on 28 October at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, after Joshua’s opponent Kubrat Pulev pulled out of their fight with a shoulder injury. Takam gave a brave performance and took Joshua 10 rounds before the referee stepped in and waved the fight off after Joshua landed a flurry of punches.

Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cameroon. Carlos Takam celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Takam’s first fight of 2017 took place on 29 January, when he faced Marcin Rekowski of Poland. Takam won the fight by fourth round knockout. He next fought in June 2017, Defeating Ivica Bacurin by knockout in the second round.

Top Facts about Carlos Takam

1. Carlos Takam is a Cameroonian professional boxer.
2. He was born on December 6, 1980.
3. Takam has a record of 39 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.
4. He has won 28 fights by knockout.
5. Takam has fought in the heavyweight division since turning pro in 2005.
6. His most notable fights include bouts against Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.
7. Takam’s height is listed at 6’2″ (188 cm).
8. He has a reach of 80 inches (203 cm).
9. Takam’s last fight was on November 7, 2020, which he won by unanimous decision.
10. He currently holds the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title.