As a promising heavyweight talent, 19-year-old Leo Atang is under pressure to perform, particularly following in the footsteps of Moses Itauma, who has rapidly established himself as a world-level contender at just 21 years old. Atang, with a 100 percent knockout ratio in his five professional fights, is set to face his sixth opponent in Liverpool this Saturday. However, he emphasizes that his progression will be distinct from Itauma's, stating, "I'm not going to be the next anybody. I'm going to be myself." Atang acknowledges the potential for a future bout against Itauma but stresses that time is on their side, and there's no rush for either fighter.
Atang feels that he has faced added pressure due to Itauma's success, saying, "I've got to live up to what he's done." Despite this, Atang remains focused on his development, working through the early stages of his career with the ultimate goal of becoming a world champion. "The world title's the goal for me," he said, adding, "I know I'm on the right path at the moment, I know I'm at the right pace as well."