As a highly touted heavyweight prospect, Leo Atang is under scrutiny. Moses Itauma's rapid rise to prominence at just 21 years old has set a new standard, but Atang is keen to forge his own path. At 19, he is preparing for his sixth professional fight in Liverpool, boasting a 100 percent knockout ratio. However, he emphasizes that his progression will differ from Itauma's.
"I'm not trying to be the next Moses Itauma, I'm going to be myself," Atang stated. "Everyone moves at different speeds, and I intend to plot my own course to the top of the heavyweight division." A potential showdown with Itauma is inevitable, but Atang believes time is on their side. "It'll happen when the time's right, there's no rush for either of us. We can build our names, and when the time's right, it'll be a massive fight," he said.
Atang feels pressured to live up to Itauma's achievements, but he's focused on his own development and expects to gradually emerge as a championship contender. "The world title is my goal, and I'm on the right path.
I know I'm not ready to call out big names yet, but when the time comes, it'll be exciting to get into some big fights in the heavyweight division."