Tony Yoka

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Tony Yoka made history as the first French boxer to win Olympic gold in the super-heavyweight division. His amateur career included a World Championship gold and a Youth Olympics gold where he defeated future champion Joseph Parker. As a professional, he captured the European Union heavyweight title. Yoka's technical skill and reach have made him a durable contender, and his upcoming WBA title shot against Murat Gassiev offers a chance to add a world championship to his achievements.

AwardsYoka won an Olympic gold medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 2016 Rio Games. He also earned a gold medal at the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships and a bronze at the 2015 European Games. As a professional, he captured the EBU European Union Heavyweight Championship in 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

First French Olympic Gold in Super-Heavyweight

Rio 2016 Olympics·2016

First French boxer to win Olympic gold in the super-heavyweight division.

O-1A Visa for Extraordinary Ability

US Citizenship and Immigration Services·2024

Received O-1A visa to compete in the United States.

Rankings & Lists

France's Biggest Boxing Star

French Media·2016

Records & Feats

First French Olympic Gold in Super-Heavyweight

Historic First·2016

First French boxer to win an Olympic gold medal in the super-heavyweight division.