Leo Atang
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| Nationality | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Leo Fonawah Atang 28 January 2007[2] York, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Win by KO | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Leo Atang (born 28 January 2007) is an English professional boxer. As an amateur he won the gold medal in the +90kg category at the 2024 World Boxing Under-19 Championships.
Career
[edit]A five-time national champion, Atang won the +90kg division gold medal at the inaugural World Boxing Under-19 Championships held in Pueblo, Colorado, USA, in November 2024, defeating South Korea's Lee Geon-Hui in the final by first round stoppage.[3][4]
He turned professional in April 2025, signing a long-term promotional contract with Eddie Hearn led Matchroom Boxing and managed by former flyweight world champion Sunny Edwards.[3][4]
Atang made his pro-debut at Manchester Arena on 5 July 2025, stopping Milen Paunov in the first of their scheduled four-round contest.[5][6]
He made his second outing in the paid ranks against Cristian Uwaka in another four-round bout at Rainton Meadows Arena in Houghton-le-Spring on 6 September 2025.[7] In a repeat of his debut, Atang stopped his opponent in the first round.[8][9]
Next, Atang faced the previously unbeaten Babu Yusuf at Legon Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana, on 20 December 2025, once again winning via stoppage in the first round.[10][11]
He returned to action against Amine Boucetta at Newcastle Arena on 31 January 2026 and for the first time in his professional career was taken beyond the opening round, winning by knockout in the third.[12][13]
Atang fought Dan Garber at Nottingham Arena on 21 February 2026.[14] He won by stoppage after 62 seconds of the first round.[15][16]
In his next contest, Atang was taken the distance for the first time in his professional career, defeating Viktar Chvarkou on points over six rounds at Liverpool Arena on 18 April 2026.[17][18]
He stopped Fouad Shaili in the first round at Sheffield Arena on 6 June 2026.[19][20]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 7 fights | 7 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Fouad Shaili | TKO | 1 (6), 2:30 | 6 Jun 2026 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Viktar Chvarkou | PTS | 6 | 18 Apr 2026 | Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, England | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Dan Garber | TKO | 1 (6), 1:02 | 21 Feb 2026 | Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Amine Boucetta | KO | 3 (4), 0:39 | 31 Jan 2026 | Newcastle Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Babu Yusuf | TKO | 1 (4), 1:24 | 20 Dec 2025 | Legon Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Cristian Uwaka | TKO | 1 (4), 2:31 | 6 Sep 2025 | Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Milen Paunov | TKO | 1 (4), 2:29 | 5 Jul 2025 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boxing record for Leo Atang". BoxRec.
- ^ a b "Leo Atang". tapology.com. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b "York's Leo Atang goes professional with Matchroom Boxing". York Press. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Matchroom Boxing Unveil 'One of the Very Best Prospects'". bigfightweekend.com. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Leo Atang claims stoppage win on pro debut". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Win shows I am something special - Atang". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive: Leo Atang v Cristian Uwaka: York boxing prodigy out to prove he is not 'just another heavyweight'". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Leo Atang blasts out Cristian Uwaka in round one". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Does Eddie Hearn have his own Moses Itauma? Teenage heavyweight sensation wins again". DAZN. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Boxing Results: Leo Atang Stops Babu Yusuf In First Round In Accra". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Leo Atang to start 2026 on the Bakhram Murtazaliev-Josh Kelly undercard". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Boxing Results: Leo Atang Stops Amine Boucetta In Three". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Leo Atang lands third-round stoppage to continue ascent". DAZN. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang matched with Dan Garber in Nottingham". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "19-year-old heavyweight sensation eclipses Moses Itauma feat with blistering 62-second KO". Talksport. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "York heavyweight star Leo Atang takes record to 5-0". The York Press. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Lessons for 'the future of the heavyweight division' as Leo Atang taken distance for the first time". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ^ "Leo Atang Goes Six Rounds For First Time In Win Over Chvarkou". Boxing 24/7. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ^ "Leo Atang Stops Fouad Shaili In Opening Round To Stay Unbeaten". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ "Leo Atang, 'future world heavyweight champion', wins early again". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 6 June 2026.