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stevec@france wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 07:16 absolute crap fight , yoka talking about emulating AJ and getting a belt LOL

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 07:19

stevec@france wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 07:16 absolute crap fight , yoka talking about emulating AJ and getting a belt LOL

What type of belt? All four world titles are locked for the foreseeable future (at least until 2023, by the time AJ-Fury fight twice, with the winner performing their mandatories).

AJ captured his first world title after 16 fights. Yoka has only had ten.

oogiebe wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 15:23

The Gratest wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 17:06

oogiebe wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 15:23

Haha
I was wondering who the name reminded me of.

oogiebe wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 15:23

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 04:34

oogiebe wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 15:23

Who’s he?

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 04:34

oogiebe wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 15:23

Who’s he?

candyslim wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 15:16 Hubeaux isn't a bad fighter at European level but he is not a serious threat to Yoka and I would like to see an Olympic champion with world title ambitions look to fight a better opponent. Someone like Carlos Takam or Hughie Fury or Robert Helenius for example.

That shouldn't be too ambitious for a man on record as saying he wants to win the world title quicker than Joshua managed it.

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 16:51 .josh ko'd whyte, won a title vs martin, and ko'd breazeale in his first defense only 2.5 years after going pro....you aint got nothing on that tony my man

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 17:46

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 16:51 .josh ko'd whyte, won a title vs martin, and ko'd breazeale in his first defense only 2.5 years after going pro....you aint got nothing on that tony my man

Let’s not forget that the 29-year-old Tony Yoka has won gold medals at the Olympics and world championships, has also beaten Joseph Parker, Filip Hrgovic, Ivan Dychko and Joe Joyce in the amateurs.

Yoka is also been progressed in the pro ranks at a much quicker pace than the similarly aged Efe Ajagba, Ivan Dychko and Filip Hrgović.

And finally, Yoka’s career has been hindered due to serving a suspension and also fight cards being cancelled in Europe due to COVID-19.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 17:46
Let’s not forget that the 29-year-old Tony Yoka has won gold medals at the Olympics and world championships, has also beaten Joseph Parker, Filip Hrgovic, Ivan Dychko and Joe Joyce in the amateurs.

cs: All the more reason that our expectations should be higher in Yoka's case.

Yoka is also been progressed in the pro ranks at a much quicker pace than the similarly aged Efe Ajagba, Ivan Dychko and Filip Hrgović.

cs: As one might expect of a former World and Olympic champion.

And finally, Yoka’s career has been hindered due to serving a suspension and also fight cards being cancelled in Europe due to COVID-19.

cs: The suspension is in the past and Covid has affected the whole world. The fact remains that Herve Hubeaux poses no more threat to Yoka than Djeko did.
It's time to step it up Tony, you aren't getting any younger and you are merely treading water.

candyslim wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 18:36

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 17:46And finally, Yoka’s career has been hindered due to serving a suspension and also fight cards being cancelled in Europe due to COVID-19.

The suspension is in the past and Covid has affected the whole world. The fact remains that Herve Hubeaux poses no more threat to Yoka than Djeko did.

It's time to step it up Tony, you aren't getting any younger and you are merely treading water.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 14:30

candyslim wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 18:36

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 17:46And finally, Yoka’s career has been hindered due to serving a suspension and also fight cards being cancelled in Europe due to COVID-19.

The suspension is in the past and Covid has affected the whole world. The fact remains that Herve Hubeaux poses no more threat to Yoka than Djeko did.

It's time to step it up Tony, you aren't getting any younger and you are merely treading water.

It seems we agree on most things, but it's important to note that Tony Yoka is still only 28 years of age, for sure his next birthday is very soon, but it's not as if he's over-the-hill.

Anyway, let's review Yoka's resume:

• Tony Yoka made his pro debut against an unbeaten 12-fight pro.

• Yoka fought Jonathan Rice in his second outing, but Efe Ajagba faced the same fighter only six months ago and was the Nigerian’s 14th opponent.

• Yoka’s third opponent was Ali Baghouz, but Martin Bakole fought the same guy during his tenth outing.

• Yoka’s fifth opponent was Dave Allen, but Luis Ortiz faced the Brit during his 27th outing.

• Yoka’s sixth opponent was Alexander Dimitrenko, but Andy Ruiz Jr. faced the German fighter during his 33rd outing.

• Yoka’s seventh opponent was Michael Wallisch, but Joe Joyce faced the German fighter during his 11th outing.

• Yoka’s ninth opponent was Christian Hammer, but Luis Ortiz faced the German fighter during his 32nd outing.

• Yoka’s tenth opponent was Joel Djeko, a fighter that hadn’t tasted defeat in five years.

• Yoka’s next opponent is Herve Hubeaux, a fight ordered by the EBU, but Oscar Rivas faced the Belgium fighter during his 24th outing.

It’s my understanding that the French government has imposed travel restrictions due to COVID-19, so bearing that in mind, which sort of fighters should Yoka realistically be facing right now?

Are there any prospects around Yoka’s age that have progressed as quickly as the Frenchman?

Tony Yoka might have turned pro almost four years ago, but he was suspended for one of them and probably lost another due to COVID-19.

Boxtune wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 14:47

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 14:30

candyslim wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 18:36The suspension is in the past and Covid has affected the whole world. The fact remains that Herve Hubeaux poses no more threat to Yoka than Djeko did.

It's time to step it up Tony, you aren't getting any younger and you are merely treading water.

It seems we agree on most things, but it's important to note that Tony Yoka is still only 28 years of age, for sure his next birthday is very soon, but it's not as if he's over-the-hill.

Anyway, let's review Yoka's resume:

• Tony Yoka made his pro debut against an unbeaten 12-fight pro.

• Yoka fought Jonathan Rice in his second outing, but Efe Ajagba faced the same fighter only six months ago and was the Nigerian’s 14th opponent.

• Yoka’s third opponent was Ali Baghouz, but Martin Bakole fought the same guy during his tenth outing.

• Yoka’s fifth opponent was Dave Allen, but Luis Ortiz faced the Brit during his 27th outing.

• Yoka’s sixth opponent was Alexander Dimitrenko, but Andy Ruiz Jr. faced the German fighter during his 33rd outing.

• Yoka’s seventh opponent was Michael Wallisch, but Joe Joyce faced the German fighter during his 11th outing.

• Yoka’s ninth opponent was Christian Hammer, but Luis Ortiz faced the German fighter during his 32nd outing.

• Yoka’s tenth opponent was Joel Djeko, a fighter that hadn’t tasted defeat in five years.

• Yoka’s next opponent is Herve Hubeaux, a fight ordered by the EBU, but Oscar Rivas faced the Belgium fighter during his 24th outing.

It’s my understanding that the French government has imposed travel restrictions due to COVID-19, so bearing that in mind, which sort of fighters should Yoka realistically be facing right now?

Are there any prospects around Yoka’s age that have progressed as quickly as the Frenchman?

Tony Yoka might have turned pro almost four years ago, but he was suspended for one of them and probably lost another due to COVID-19.

Mr. Justification i should call you ... Yoka is French citizen and Olympic gold medalist. He can be very popular and make a lot of money ... He can do way better than these ..