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Yoka concedes third loss in a row

French Olympic champion Tony Yoka (11-3) conceded third loss in a row in his professional boxing career.

Yoka (11-3) on Saturday night in Paris lost from Belgium fighter, former WBA World cruiserweight champion, Ryad Merhy (32-2) by split decision.

Two judges scored the bout 96:94 in favor of Merhy and one scored the fight 96:94 in favor of Yoka.

For Yoka was third loss in a row. He was beaten by Carlos Takam in March, also by split decision and also was beaten by Marin Bakole via majority decision.

His career now is in crossroad.   

France’s Tony Yoka (L) competes against Belgium’s Ryad Merhy in their International Heavyweight boxing bout at the Roland Garros complex in western Paris, on December 9, 2023. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)