Paris (AFP)

The French Tony Yoka retained his title of European Union heavyweight champion by beating the Croatian Petar Milas by stop of the referee on the 7th round, Friday at the central Roland-Garros.

The Olympic gold medalist of the Rio Games in 2016 (29 years old) signed his 11th success in as many fights, the 9th before the limit.

Milas (26) suffered the first defeat of his career in 16 outings.

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