Tony Yoka was promised the most trying fight of his conquest. Facing the Congolese Martin Bakole, the contender for the world heavyweight title was not disappointed and neither was the public. The 12th fight of his pro career kept its promises: it was the hardest of the French, put in difficulty throughout the fight like never before.

Stupor even: for the first time, Tony Yoka knelt down on the first recovery. Counted, the French seemed more surprised than sounded. But the warning was very severe. Yes, there was great danger in front of him. Bakole throughout the fight, hit hammer blows in an incredible way. Each seemed to hurt.

The blow that sent Tony Yoka to the mat from the first recovery