# Tony Yoka
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{{Short description|French boxer (born 1992)}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Tony Yoka
| image= Tony Yoka Gold.jpg
| caption = Yoka at the [2016 Summer Olympics](/source/2016_Summer_Olympics)
| realname = Anthony Victor James Yoka
| nickname =
| weight = [Heavyweight](/source/Heavyweight)
| height = {{height|m=2.01}}[{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Tony Yoka|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/795843|access-date=7 May 2023|website=boxrec.com}}]
| reach = {{convert|208|cm|in|frac=2}}[
| nationality = French
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|04|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Paris](/source/Paris), France
| style = [Orthodox](/source/Orthodox_stance)
| boxrec = 795843
| total = 18
| wins = 15
| KO = 12
| losses = 3
| draws =
| no contests =
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport|Men's [amateur boxing](/source/amateur_boxing)}}
{{MedalCountry|{{FRA}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[Olympic Games](/source/Boxing_at_the_Summer_Olympics)}}
{{MedalGold|[2016 Rio de Janeiro](/source/2016_Olympic_Games)|[{{nowrap|Super-heavyweight}}](/source/Boxing_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_super_heavyweight)}}
{{MedalCompetition |[World Championships](/source/World_Amateur_Boxing_Championships)}}
{{MedalGold| [2015 Doha](/source/2015_AIBA_World_Boxing_Championships) | [Super-heavyweight](/source/2015_AIBA_World_Boxing_Championships_%E2%80%93_Super_heavyweight)}}
{{MedalCompetition| [European Games](/source/European_Games) }}
{{MedalBronze|[2015 Baku](/source/2015_European_Games)|[Super-heavyweight](/source/Boxing_at_the_2015_European_Games_%E2%80%93_Men's_%2B91_kg)}}
{{MedalCompetition|[EU Championships](/source/European_Union_Amateur_Boxing_Championships)}}
{{MedalBronze|[2014 Sofia](/source/2014_European_Union_Amateur_Boxing_Championships)|Super-heavyweight}}
{{MedalCompetition |[Youth Olympic Games](/source/Youth_Olympic_Games)][{{cite news |title=Yog On The Road To London 2012… Talks To Tony Yoka |url=http://www.olympic.org/content/yog_/singapore-2010-/news/singaporenewscontainer/yog-on-the-road-to-london-2012-talks-to--/?sortby=1&p=2 |publisher=olympic.org |date=1 July 2011 |access-date=22 April 2012}}]}}
{{MedalGold | [2010 Singapore](/source/Boxing_at_the_2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics) | [Super-heavyweight](/source/Boxing_at_the_2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_%2B91_kg)}}
{{MedalCompetition |[Youth World Championships](/source/AIBA_Youth_World_Boxing_Championships)}}
{{MedalSilver | [2010 Baku](/source/2010_Youth_World_Amateur_Boxing_Championships) | Super-heavyweight}}
}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
'''Anthony Victor James Yoka''' (born 28 April 1992) is a French [professional boxer](/source/professional_boxer). As an [amateur](/source/Amateur_boxing), he won a bronze medal at the [2015 European Games](/source/2015_European_Games); and gold at the [2015 World Championships](/source/2015_AIBA_World_Boxing_Championships) and [2016 Olympics](/source/2016_Olympics).
== Amateur career ==
Yoka won the gold medal against future [WBO](/source/World_Boxing_Organization) heavyweight champion [Joseph Parker](/source/Joseph_Parker) in the [Super heavyweight](/source/Super_heavyweight) division at the [2010 Summer Youth Olympics](/source/Boxing_at_the_2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_%2B91_kg) in [Singapore](/source/Singapore).[ At the [2010 Youth World Amateur Boxing Championships](/source/2010_Youth_World_Amateur_Boxing_Championships), he lost the final to Croatia's [Filip Hrgović](/source/Filip_Hrgovi%C4%87).][[http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldJuniorChamps2010.html Results] In 2011, he fought at the [World Series of Boxing](/source/World_Series_of_Boxing) (WSB). Despite his young age, he won the 2011 edition.] In 2011 he lost at the European (Senior) Championships to Olympic Champion [Roberto Cammarelle](/source/Roberto_Cammarelle).[[http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuropeanChampionships2011.pdf Euro Results]] At the [2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships](/source/2011_World_Amateur_Boxing_Championships_%E2%80%93_Super_heavyweight) he outpointed [Jasem Delavari](/source/Jasem_Delavari) from [Iran](/source/Iran) but was knocked out by Cuban [Erislandy Savón](/source/Erislandy_Sav%C3%B3n). At the [2012 European Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament](/source/2012_European_Boxing_Olympic_Qualification_Tournament) he beat three opponents before getting stopped by [Magomed Omarov](/source/Magomed_Omarov_(boxer)).[[http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuroOlyQual2012.html Qualifier]]
In 2015, Yoka first missed a chance to get the gold at the [2015 European Games](/source/2015_European_Games) but still managed to get the bronze medal.[{{cite web |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Boxe/Actualites/Jeux-europeens-toni-yoka-91kg-en-bronze/569208 |title=Jeux Européens: Toni Yoka (+91kg) en bronze}}] Following this achievement, Yoka won the gold at the [2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships](/source/2015_AIBA_World_Boxing_Championships), earning him a spot at the [2016 Olympic Games](/source/2016_Olympic_Games) at [Rio de Janeiro](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro).[{{Cite web | url=http://aiba.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/02/Medallist-by-weight-category.pdf | title=Medallists by Weight Category | access-date=2024-06-17}}]
Yoka won the gold over the British boxer [Joe Joyce](/source/Joe_Joyce_(boxer)) in the super heavyweight division at the 2016 Olympic Games, earning France its first Super Heavyweight gold medal.[{{cite web |title=French boxer Tony Yoka joins fiancé Estelle Mossely in Olympic glory |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20160822-french-boxer-yoka-follows-fiancee-joe-joyce-olympic-glory |website=rfi.fr |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=10 August 2021}}]
Before this fight, Yoka had beaten [Hussein Ishaish](/source/Hussein_Ishaish) in the quarter-final, and [Filip Hrgović](/source/Filip_Hrgovi%C4%87) in the semi-final. His amateur record was 60 wins and 12 losses.[{{Cite news |url=http://www.francetvinfo.fr/sports/jo/video-jo-2016-le-boxeur-francais-tony-yoka-sur-le-toit-du-monde_1599241.html |title=VIDEO. JO 2016 : le boxeur français Tony Yoka sur le toit du monde |date=2016-08-21 |work=Franceinfo |access-date=2017-06-03 |language=fr-FR}}]
== Professional career ==
In 2017, Yoka turned [professional](/source/Professional_boxing). Trained by [Virgil Hunter](/source/Virgil_Hunter), Yoka fought and beat Travis Clark in his debut fight at [Le Palais des Sports](/source/Palais_des_Sports_(Paris)) in [Paris](/source/Paris), in June 2017.[{{Cite news |url=http://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/boxe/boxe-tony-yoka-remporte-son-premier-combat-par-k-o-5035260 |title=Boxe. VIDÉOS : Tony Yoka remporte son premier combat pro par K.O |work=Ouest-France.fr |access-date=2017-06-03 |language=fr-FR}}] In October 2017, Yoka defeated Jonathan Rice via unanimous decision 59–56, 60–54, and 58–56.{{Citation needed|date=May 2026}}
In July 2018, the French Anti-Doping Agency banned him for one year because of missing three drug tests between July 2016 and July 2017.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1067110/olympic-boxing-champion-yoka-banned-for-one-year-by-french-anti-doping-agency|title=Olympic boxing champion Yoka banned for one-year by French Anti-Doping Agency|website=www.insidethegames.biz|date=6 July 2018 |access-date=2019-01-08}}] His appeal against the ruling was rejected by the French Council of State in August 2018.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tony-yokas-appeal-rejected-doping-ban-upheld-by-judge--130890|title=Tony Yoka's Appeal is Rejected, Doping Ban is Upheld By Judge|website=BoxingScene.com|date=14 August 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-01-08}}]
On 28 September 2019, Yoka faced [Michael Wallisch](/source/Michael_Wallisch). Yoka dropped Wallisch in the third round and Wallisch barely beat the count, which prompted the referee to wave the fight off and award Yoka the TKO victory.[{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=29 September 2019|title=Tony Yoka Crushes Michael Wallisch in Three Rounds|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tony-yoka-crushes-michael-wallisch-three-rounds--142951|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-12|website=BoxingScene.com|language=en-us}}]
In his next fight, Yoka faced former world title challenger and veteran countryman [Johann Duhaupas](/source/Johann_Duhaupas). Yoka cruised past his experienced opponent, dropping him twice in the first round, the second time also being the final one from which Duhaupas would not get up.[{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Tony Yoka blasts out Johann Duhaupas with two knockdowns in first round|url=https://www.ringtv.com/610365-tony-yoka-blasts-out-johann-duhaupas-with-two-knockdowns-in-first-round/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The Ring}}]
On 27 November 2020, Yoka faced another veteran in [Christian Hammer](/source/Christian_Hammer). Hammer caused Yoka some problems during the fight, but Yoka's win was never at risk, and went on to win the fight via unanimous decision, 100–89 on all three scorecards.[{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2020-11-27|title=Tony Yoka takes decision over Christian Hammer to stay unbeaten|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/11/27/21723067/yoka-vs-hammer-results-tony-takes-decision-scores-estelle-mossely-boxing-news-2020|access-date=2021-02-12|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}]
Yoka faced the former IBF International heavyweight titlist Joel Tambwe Djeko for the vacant European Union heavyweight title. The bout was scheduled for 5 March 2021, at the H Arena in [Nantes](/source/Nantes), France.[{{cite web |last1=Deby |first1=Raphaël |title=Joël Tambwe Djeko frappe Tony Yoka avant la pesée ! |url=https://www.rtbf.be/sport/autres/detail_joel-tambwe-djeko-frappe-tony-yoka-avant-la-pesee?id=10712376 |website=rtbf.be |access-date=1 October 2021}}] It was broadcast on [ESPN+](/source/ESPN%2B) in the US and [Canal+](/source/Canal%2B_(French_TV_channel)) in France.[{{cite web |last1=Newswire |title=Tony Yoka vs Joel Tambwe Djeko live on ESPN+ in the US from Nantes, France – start time and undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/2021/03/02/tony-yoka-vs-joel-tambwe-djeko-live-on-espn-in-the-us-from-nantes-france-start-time-and-undercard/ |website=fightmag.com |access-date=1 October 2021}}] He won the fight by a late twelfth-round technical knockout. A well place jab forced Djeko to turn his back and stop defending himself, which forced the referee to wave the fight off at the very last second.[{{cite web |last1=Damerell |first1=Richard |title=Tony Yoka stops Joel Tambwe Djeko to continue his pursuit of a world heavyweight title fight |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12237311/tony-yoka-stops-joel-tambwe-djeko-to-continue-his-pursuit-of-a-world-heavyweight-title-fight |website=skysports.com |access-date=1 October 2021}}]
Yoka was next set to face the undefeated Croatian heavyweight [Petar Milas](/source/Petar_Milas) on 10 September 2021, at the [Stade Roland Garros](/source/Stade_Roland_Garros) in Paris, France.[{{cite web |title=Tony Yoka vs Petar Milas, Borba desteljeća na centralnom terenu Roland Garros |url=https://navijackiradio.com/2021/09/05/tony-yoka-vs-petar-milas-borba-desteljeca-na-centralnom-terenu-roland-garros-a/ |website=navijackiradio.com |date=5 September 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}}] Yoka was the bigger and more experienced boxer heading into the bout,[{{cite web |last1=Babić |first1=Vedran |title='Ovo sam čekao cijeli život, ili jesam ili nisam': splitski teškaš Petar Milas večeras u Parizu boksa protiv zlatnog olimpijca iz Rija |url=https://slobodnadalmacija.hr/sport/borilacki-sportovi/ovo-sam-cekao-cijeli-zivot-ili-jesam-ili-nisam-splitski-teskas-petar-milas-veceras-u-parizu-boksa-protiv-zlatnog-olimpijca-iz-rija-1126149 |website=slobodnadalmacija.hr |date=10 September 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}}] and accordingly entered as a betting favorite.[{{cite web |title=Tony Yoka v Petar Milas Betting Odds - Winner 12 |url=https://www.odds1x2.com/boxing/international/odds/tony-yoka-vs-petar-milas/ |website=odds1x2.com |access-date=1 October 2021}}] Yoka's fight was once again broadcast on ESPN+ in the US and Canal+ in France.[{{cite web |last1=Newswire |title=Tony Yoka vs Petar Milas live on ESPN+ from Paris, Sept 10 |url=https://www.fightmag.com/2021/09/08/tony-yoka-vs-petar-milas-live-on-espn-from-paris-sept-10/ |website=fightmag.com |access-date=1 October 2021}}] Yoka won the fight by technical knockout, stopping Milas at the very last second of the seventh round.[{{cite web |last1=Znaor |first1=Mislav |title=Yoka teškim nokautom ugasio Milasa pa izazvao - Hrgovića |url=https://www.24sata.hr/sport/petar-milas-u-mecu-karijere-na-zlatnoga-iz-rija-tonyja-yoku-783598 |website=24sata.hr |date=10 September 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}}]
Yoka was expected to face [Carlos Takam](/source/Carlos_Takam) on 15 January 2022, in a fight which was supposed to take place at the [Accor Arena](/source/Accor_Arena) in Paris, France. However, shortly after the bout was scheduled, Takam withdrew due to injury.[{{cite web |last1=Fight Site |title=Yoka ipak neće boksati protiv Bakolea, dogovorio je meč protiv bivšeg Joshuinog izazivača |url=https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/k1-i-boks/yoka-ipak-nece-boksati-protiv-bakolea-dogovorio-je-mec-protiv-bivseg-joshuinog-izazivaca-15121351 |website=fightsite.hr |access-date=10 January 2022 |date=17 November 2021}}] On 10 December 2021, it was announced that [Martin Bakole](/source/Martin_Bakole) would step in as Takam's replacement.[{{cite web |title=Tony Yoka i Martin Bakole boksaju 15. siječnja u Parizu |url=https://www.croring.com/boks/tony-yoka-i-martin-bakole-boksaju-15-sijecnja-u-parizu/ |website=croring.com |access-date=10 January 2022}}] The fight was postponed on 28 December 2021, due to measures imposed to combat the spread of [COVID-19](/source/COVID-19).[{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Tony Yoka vs Martin Bakole postponed due to COVID restrictions |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/12/28/22857466/tony-yoka-vs-martin-bakole-postponed-covid-restrictions-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=28 December 2021}}] Yoka instead chose to enter negotiations to face [Filip Hrgović](/source/Filip_Hrgovi%C4%87) in an [IBF](/source/International_Boxing_Federation) title eliminator.[{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Tony Yoka Accepts Invitation To Enter Talks For IBF Title Eliminator Versus Filip Hrgovic |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tony-yoka-accepts-invitation-enter-talks-ibf-title-eliminator-versus-filip-hrgovic--163421 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=13 January 2022}}] The IBF later ruled Yoka ineligible to enter an agreement with any opponent other than [Martin Bakole](/source/Martin_Bakole), as the two had already signed contracts to face each other.[{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=IBF Rules Tony Yoka Ineligible For Title Eliminator, New Opponent Sought For Hrgovic |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/ibf-rules-tony-yoka-ineligible-title-eliminator-new-opponent-sought-hrgovic--163582 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=22 January 2022 |date=21 January 2022}}] Yoka's fight with Bakole was rescheduled for 14 May 2022.[{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Tony Yoka vs. Martin Bakole Heavyweight Clash Rescheduled For May 14 In Paris |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tony-yoka-vs-martin-bakole-heavyweight-clash-rescheduled-14-paris--164002 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=8 February 2022 |date=8 February 2022}}] He lost the fight by majority decision, after suffering two knockdowns, in the first and fifth rounds.[{{cite web |last1=Farvacque |first1=Simon |title=Première Défaite Pour Tony Yoka Chez Les Pros, Battu Par Martin Bakole |url=https://www.eurosport.fr/boxe/premiere-defaite-pour-tony-yoka-chez-les-pros-battu-par-martin-bakole_sto8925224/story.shtml |website=eurosport.fr |access-date=15 May 2022 |date=15 May 2022}}]
In his next fight, Yoka finally faced Carlos Takam at Accor Arena in Paris, on 11 March 2023, losing by split decision.[{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/press-boxing/tony-yoka-vs-carlos-takam-start-time-date-how-to-watch/259292|title=Photos: Takam Upsets Yoka, Azeez Wins Euro Title In Paris!|publisher=Boxing News 24/7|accessdate=27 May 2026}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/carlos-takam-outworks-shocks-tony-yoka-secure-decision-win|title=Carlos Takam Outworks, Shocks Tony Yoka To Secure Decision Win|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=27 May 2026}}]
He lost his third successive contest when [Ryad Merhy](/source/Ryad_Merhy) defeated him via split decision at Stade Roland Garros in Paris on 9 December 2023.[{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/three-strikes-and-out-tony-yokas-career-in-tatters-after-loss-to-ryad-merhy-boxing-results/271897|title=Three Strikes And Out? Tony Yoka’s Career In Tatters After Loss To Ryad Merhy – Boxing Results|publisher=Boxing News 24/7|accessdate=27 May 2026}}][{{cite web|url=https://fightnews.com/merhy-hands-yoka-third-straight-loss/156008|title=Merhy hands Yoka third straight loss|publisher=fightnews.com|accessdate=27 May 2026}}]
Yoka then won three low-key fights against Amine Boucetta, Lamah Griggs and Arslan Yallyev,[{{cite web|url=https://box-sport.de/olympic-champion-tony-yoka-continues-his-upward-trend/?lang=en|title=Olympic champion Tony Yoka continues his upward trend|publisher=Box Sport|accessdate=27 May 2026}}] before making it four victories in a row with a first round knockout success over Patrick Korte at [Mobolaji Johnson Arena](/source/Mobolaji_Johnson_Arena) in [Lagos](/source/Lagos), Nigeria, on 21 December 2025.[{{cite web|url=https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/boxing/tony-yoka-patrick-korte-round-one-knockout-highlights/12n6mgzuky5y51dh8mrdhlmqb7|title=Olympic gold medallist unleashes brutal first round uppercut on Okolie vs. Tetteh undercard|publisher=DAZN|accessdate=27 May 2026}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.heavyweightboxing.com/post/tony-yoka-stops-patrick-korte|title=Tony Yoka Stops Patrick Korte in Round One|publisher=heavyweightboxing.com|accessdate=27 May 2026}}]
He was due to face [Lawrence Okolie](/source/Lawrence_Okolie) at [Adidas Arena](/source/Adidas_Arena) in Paris, on 25 April 2026, but the bout was cancelled when his opponent failed and anti-doping test.[{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/21/former-boxing-world-champion-lawrence-okolie-vows-to-clear-name-failed-drugs-test|title=Lawrence Okolie’s fight against Tony Yoka off after British boxer’s failed drugs test|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=27 May 2026}}][{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/4206973/tony-yoka-first-reaction-lawrence-okolie-failing-drug-test/|title='Disappointed' Tony Yoka gives first reaction to Lawrence Okolie failing drug test and fight being cancelled|publisher=Talksport|accessdate=27 May 2026}}]
Yoka is scheduled to challenge [WBA (Regular)](/source/List_of_WBA_world_champions) heavyweight champion [Murat Gassiev](/source/Murat_Gassiev) at [VTB Arena](/source/VTB_Arena) in [Moscow](/source/Moscow), Russia, on 11 July 2026.[{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/yoka-lands-title-shot-against-gassiev/|title=Tony Yoka lands heavyweight world title shot against champion Murat Gassiev|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=27 May 2026}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/murat-gassiev-to-defend-against-tony-yoka-on-july-11-in-russia|title=Murat Gassiev to defend against Tony Yoka on July 11 in Russia|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=27 May 2026}}]
==Professional boxing record==
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|ko-wins=12
|ko-losses=
|dec-wins=3
|dec-losses=3
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–3
|style="text-align:left"|Patrick Korte
|KO
|1 (10), {{small|2:10}}
|21 Dec 2025
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|[Mobolaji Johnson Arena](/source/Mobolaji_Johnson_Arena), [Lagos](/source/Lagos), Nigeria}}
|
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–3
|style="text-align:left"|Arslan Yallyev
|UD
|10
|17 May 2025
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|[Adidas Arena](/source/Adidas_Arena), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–3
|style="text-align:left"|Lamah Griggs
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|1:21}}
|7 Sep 2024
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|MECA Regent Circus, [Swindon](/source/Swindon), England}}
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–3
|style="text-align:left"|Amine Boucetta
|TKO
|4 (8), {{small|2:07}}
|27 Jul 2024
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|Tolworth Recreation Centre, [London](/source/London), England}}
|
|-
|14
|{{no2}}Loss
|11–3
|style="text-align:left"|[Ryad Merhy](/source/Ryad_Merhy)
|SD
|10
|9 Dec 2023
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|[Stade Roland Garros](/source/Stade_Roland_Garros), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|13
|{{no2}}Loss
|11–2
|style="text-align:left"|[Carlos Takam](/source/Carlos_Takam)
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|10
|[11 Mar 2023](/source/Tony_Yoka_vs_Carlos_Takam)
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|Accor Arena, Paris, France}}
|
|-
|12
|{{no2}}Loss
|11–1
|style="text-align:left"|[Martin Bakole](/source/Martin_Bakole)
|{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}}
|10
|14 May 2022
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|[Accor Arena](/source/Accor_Arena), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left"|[Petar Milas](/source/Petar_Milas)
|TKO
|7 (10), {{small|2:59}}
|10 Sep 2021
|style="text-align:left"|{{small|[Stade Roland Garros](/source/Stade_Roland_Garros), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left"|Joel Tambwe Djeko
|TKO
|12 (12), {{small|2:59}}
|5 Mar 2021
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|H Arena, Nantes, France}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [European Union](/source/European_Boxing_Union) [heavyweight](/source/heavyweight) title}}
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left"|[Christian Hammer](/source/Christian_Hammer)
|UD
|10
|27 Nov 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|H Arena, [Nantes](/source/Nantes), France}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left"|[Johann Duhaupas](/source/Johann_Duhaupas)
|TKO
|1 (12), {{small|2:45}}
|25 Sep 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[La Défense Arena](/source/Paris_La_D%C3%A9fense_Arena), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left"|[Michael Wallisch](/source/Michael_Wallisch)
|TKO
|3 (10), {{small|1:17}}
|28 Sep 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[Palais des Sports de Beaulieu](/source/Palais_des_Sports_de_Beaulieu), [Nantes](/source/Nantes), France}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left"|[Alexander Dimitrenko](/source/Alexander_Dimitrenko)
|TKO
|3 (10), {{small|1:27}}
|13 Jul 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[Azur Arena Antibes](/source/Azur_Arena_Antibes), [Antibes](/source/Antibes), France}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[David Allen](/source/David_Allen_(boxer))
|TKO
|10 (10), {{small|0:43}}
|23 Jun 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Palais des Sports, Paris, France}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Cyril Léonet
|TKO
|5 (10), {{small|2:21}}
|7 Apr 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Palais des Sports, Paris, France}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Ali Baghouz
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|2 (8), {{small|1:04}}
|16 Dec 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[La Seine Musicale](/source/La_Seine_Musicale), [Boulogne-Billancourt](/source/Boulogne-Billancourt), France}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jonathan Rice
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|6
|14 Oct 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[Zénith Paris](/source/Z%C3%A9nith_Paris), Paris, France}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Travis Clark
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|2 (6), {{small|2:01}}
|2 Jun 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[Palais des Sports](/source/Palais_des_Sports_(Paris)), [Paris](/source/Paris), France}}
|
|}
==See also==
* [Boxing at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics](/source/Boxing_at_the_2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics)
* [Boxing at the 2016 Summer Olympics](/source/Boxing_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics)
* [List of Youth Olympic Games gold medalists who won Olympic gold medals](/source/List_of_Youth_Olympic_Games_gold_medalists_who_won_Olympic_gold_medals)
==References==
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==External links==
* {{BoxRec}}
* {{AIBA|tony-yoka-91kg}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20120513150042/http://88.85.4.2/biographies.fwx?id_athlete=6044 archive])
* [https://box.live/boxers/tony-yoka/ Tony Yoka] at Box.Live
* {{Olympics.com|tony-yoka}}
* {{Olympedia}}
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