On March 11, 2023, Tony Yoka defeated Carlos Takam by unanimous decision in a 10-round heavyweight bout at Zenith Paris – La Villette in Paris, France. Yoka used his jab, footwork, and sharp combinations to control the action for most of the contest, while Takam pressed forward and looked to land power shots. Yoka consistently outboxed the veteran over ten rounds, earning the victory by scores of 96–94, 96–94, and 97–93.