Atang: I Must Live Up to Moses Itauma's Achievements

As a highly touted heavyweight prospect, Leo Atang is under pressure to perform. Moses Itauma, who turned pro as a teenager, has quickly established himself as a top contender at just 21 years old, setting a high standard for others to follow. However, Atang, 19, is determined to forge his own path, despite the comparisons to Itauma. Ahead of his sixth professional fight in Liverpool, Atang emphasized that he won't be rushed into mimicking Itauma's rapid rise. 'I'm not going to be the next anybody, I'm going to be myself,' Atang stated, acknowledging that everyone's progression is different. Although he intends to reach the top of the heavyweight division, Atang recognizes that a potential showdown with Itauma will happen in due time. 'Of course, it'll happen, but when the time's right,' he said, adding that there's no need to rush into the bout. Atang feels that he has faced more pressure due to Itauma's success, saying, 'I've almost got to do it in his shadow.' Despite this, Atang remains focused on his development and expects to gradually become a championship contender. His ultimate goal is to win a world title, and he's confident that he's on the right path, but acknowledges that he's not yet ready to face the biggest names in the division.