How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 02 Jun 2025, 20:44
Recently turned pro at HW, signed with Eddie Hearn, only 18 years old. I don’t know much about him, likely to do much?
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How good is HW Leo Atang?
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Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 03:01
I saw him up in Fort William a while ago and he was very impressive. Since then he's won gold at World Boxing's Youth World championships.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 03:03
the world boxing youth championship was a bit of a joke for his division, only 4 shw entrants, meaning they got a medal just for showing up. and the korean he beat looked like an utter novice - seriously, has a boxer as poor as this korean ever been in a world championship final? 2 fights for leo to win gold, while adam olaniyan had to win 5 fights to get shw gold at the iba youth worlds
but he had really good runs at the euro championships and other tough events. think hes won something like 34 of his last 35. lots of stoppages. looks the business for a youth, explosive and with killer instinct. but when they turn pro really young it can be harder to say - some just mature way earlier and then dont keep improving as much. others keep going. defo a hot prospect to watch at least
but he had really good runs at the euro championships and other tough events. think hes won something like 34 of his last 35. lots of stoppages. looks the business for a youth, explosive and with killer instinct. but when they turn pro really young it can be harder to say - some just mature way earlier and then dont keep improving as much. others keep going. defo a hot prospect to watch at least
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 03:17
There’s one person on here who’s been following Leo closely for a few years now so they’d be best placed to come back to you.Controversial wrote: ↑02 Jun 2025, 20:44 Recently turned pro at HW, signed with Eddie Hearn, only 18 years old. I don’t know much about him, likely to do much?
In my opinion he’s a really exciting talent but will need plenty of fights and shouldn’t be rushed. Loads of potential.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 04:45
That Korean is like wilder. But with Joyce’s speed, and mickinsons power…
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 04:51
I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 04:53
The semi was a really hard fight. Leo was boxing a year up in both his European campaigns. He is still a youth now, they turned him over because there was nobody to fight. No entries in the youth championships.gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:45 That Korean is like wilder. But with Joyce’s speed, and mickinsons power…
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 05:31
I think it’s a tricky one as someone who is an excellent amateur trainer doesn’t necessarily mean they have the ability to improve someone into a top pro.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Rutherford at Birtley had loads of top amateurs but I don’t think he had the ability to make them into very good pros. Most of the guys who turned over with him (and stayed with him) were too easy to hit and I didn’t think they ever got proper leverage into their shots.
Hopefully Leo’s trainer is able to bridge that gap.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 05:35
gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:45 That Korean is like wilder. But with Joyce’s speed, and mickinsons power…
what a mix!Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 05:39
Ash is a lot younger and very much up to date with the current trends. He's only mid 30's and started the gym about 8 years ago in a very bold move. Everyone, including myself, thought he was mad. He's in pro gyms every week and has a good relationship with a lot of the big name trainers. I would say he's very different to a traditional am trainer, he has always matched his guys tough and loves hard sparring.maverick23 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 05:31I think it’s a tricky one as someone who is an excellent amateur trainer doesn’t necessarily mean they have the ability to improve someone into a top pro.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Rutherford at Birtley had loads of top amateurs but I don’t think he had the ability to make them into very good pros. Most of the guys who turned over with him (and stayed with him) were too easy to hit and I didn’t think they ever got proper leverage into their shots.
Hopefully Leo’s trainer is able to bridge that gap.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 05:49
Yea, it’s always interesting when an 18 year old turns pro…mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:53The semi was a really hard fight. Leo was boxing a year up in both his European campaigns. He is still a youth now, they turned him over because there was nobody to fight. No entries in the youth championships.gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:45 That Korean is like wilder. But with Joyce’s speed, and mickinsons power…
Was there much thought about just trying to go senior amature path? Would he be a chance at making the Olympic team or is there some quality above him that would still be there in 3 years?
Hope he does well, but incredibly hard to stay active, in fights that help development at all, without risking a bananaskin
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 06:06
He won't be a senior until next January. He is an 07 kid. He was put on GB as soon as it was possible and his face certainly fitted down there.gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 05:49Yea, it’s always interesting when an 18 year old turns pro…mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:53The semi was a really hard fight. Leo was boxing a year up in both his European campaigns. He is still a youth now, they turned him over because there was nobody to fight. No entries in the youth championships.gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:45 That Korean is like wilder. But with Joyce’s speed, and mickinsons power…
Was there much thought about just trying to go senior amature path? Would he be a chance at making the Olympic team or is there some quality above him that would still be there in 3 years?
Hope he does well, but incredibly hard to stay active, in fights that help development at all, without risking a bananaskin
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 06:26
Looks good to me. Wish him well.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 08:04
Interesting, I wish him well, always good to have a new HW prospect on the scene. How tall/heavy is he, hard to judge on the clips I’ve seen.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 08:14
I'd say about 6'3 and 16st.Controversial wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:04Interesting, I wish him well, always good to have a new HW prospect on the scene. How tall/heavy is he, hard to judge on the clips I’ve seen.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 10:28
Still growing?mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:14I'd say about 6'3 and 16st.Controversial wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:04Interesting, I wish him well, always good to have a new HW prospect on the scene. How tall/heavy is he, hard to judge on the clips I’ve seen.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 11:57
I hope so. He should be, he doesn't look fully matured. He still is like a youth.Coco wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 10:28Still growing?mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:14I'd say about 6'3 and 16st.Controversial wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:04
Interesting, I wish him well, always good to have a new HW prospect on the scene. How tall/heavy is he, hard to judge on the clips I’ve seen.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 03 Jun 2025, 12:06
He looked about the same hight as Hearn when they announced the signing, or a bit taller. So, I'd assumed he was taller than 6' 3"?mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:14I'd say about 6'3 and 16st.Controversial wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 08:04Interesting, I wish him well, always good to have a new HW prospect on the scene. How tall/heavy is he, hard to judge on the clips I’ve seen.mickey1975 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 04:51 I've seen just about all of his fights. He's very, very good. He's not fully matured yet so will probably get unfairly compared to Itauma but I suppose that just comes with the job. He's been sparring top pros for the last couple of years. The plan is to build him slowly. I'm just ready to defend his trainer.... I know everyone will jump on him the second Leo puts a foot wrong! Leo is his third European champ from scratch alongside loads of other champions and he's a friend of mine.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 11:14
Olaniyan lost last night in the Irish final in the seniors highlighting the fine line of when to turn pro.margaret thatcher wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 03:03 the world boxing youth championship was a bit of a joke for his division, only 4 shw entrants, meaning they got a medal just for showing up. and the korean he beat looked like an utter novice - seriously, has a boxer as poor as this korean ever been in a world championship final? 2 fights for leo to win gold, while adam olaniyan had to win 5 fights to get shw gold at the iba youth worlds
but he had really good runs at the euro championships and other tough events. think hes won something like 34 of his last 35. lots of stoppages. looks the business for a youth, explosive and with killer instinct. but when they turn pro really young it can be harder to say - some just mature way earlier and then dont keep improving as much. others keep going. defo a hot prospect to watch at least
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 16:13
Any info on his debut?
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 17:12
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 17:23
Where are tickets available Mick
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 17:29
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 17:34
Mick, I'm just watching the Joe Garside fight. Where his the fight at?mickey1975 wrote: ↑06 Jun 2025, 17:29Leo has some. Add him on fb or Instagram.
Re: How good is HW Leo Atang?
Posted: 06 Jun 2025, 17:39