Queensberry Promotions Sign Olympic Gold Medallist Tony Yoka

Queensberry Promotions are enjoying a golden period, thanks to their close ties with Turki Alalshikh and a strong recent record over their once fierce rival, now close ally, Matchroom Boxing. The promotion also boasts one of the most impressive collections of heavyweight talent on the planet, and today announced the signing of 2016 Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka (14-3, 11 KOs).

Queensberry Promotions Strengthen Heavyweight Roster

Tony Yoka Inks Queensberry Promotions Deal

Tony Yoka enjoyed a decorated amateur career, culminating in an Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio games. He defeated British boxer Joe Joyce in the final. In the professional ranks, he raced to 11-0, and expectations were sky high that the Frenchman would rule the heavyweight division.

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On May 14, 2022, Yoka suffered his first career defeat against Martin Bakole, losing by majority decision. Yoka was dropped twice in the fight and was out-fought for most of the contest. Two further defeats followed against Carlos Takam and Ryad Merhy.

The Frenchman has won his last three fights, including last time out against Arslan Yallyev, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 98-92, 96-94 and 97-93.

The Future for Tony Yoka

This move to Queensberry is a fascinating one for all concerned. Yoka has been linked with a fight against Anthony Joshua, and with the great relationship between the two stables, could this fight now be one step closer?

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If Yoka can stay active with Queensberry, could we see the mercurial amateur finally fulfil his potential in the professional ranks? He looks impressive when he controls fights using his height and reach, and lets his right hand go from the outside.

Yoka is also an impressive body puncher, and this, combined with his power, means he can end fights in a split second. Yoka’s next chapter might just be the breakout act for the 33-year-old Paris native.