Yoka, 14-3 (11 KOs), of Paris, was most recently in the ring in May, defeating previously unbeaten Russian prospect Arslan Yallyev by unanimous decision. The 33-year-old Yoka is currently on a three-fight winning streak, which was preceded by a rough three-fight period when he lost three straight fights – to Martin Bakole, Carlos Takam and Ryad Merhy, all by split or majority decision – between 2022 and 2023.