Boxing
'First-round knockout!' - Atang ready to fire against Williams in California
Subscribe now to watch over 185 fights a year
Leo Atang admits he is chasing another first-round knockout as he preapres to face Glen Williams in California this weekend.
The York-based fighter makes his stateside debut on the Diego Pacheco-Immanuwel Aleem undercard tonight, live on DAZN.
Currently 7-0 after a blistering start to his professional career, the teenager has earned a reputation as a knockout merchant.
But heavyweight Atang is unfussed by such a tag right now, and hopes to deliver the same when he faces off with Williams.
What has Joshua has learnt from Usyk?
Watch: AJ reveals what training with his former foe has been like
"[I'm aiming for a] first-round knockout, but in the last 20 seconds," he told Boxing Scene. "I've seen him walk around the hotel.
"He's big, [but I've] not really looked too much into him. I’m always going to take my time with it and then get that clean knockout."
Atang admitted he was honoured to make his American bow at this juncture, and stressed his gratitude to promoters Matchroom.
"They have gone above what they've said," he added. "I'm so, so grateful. They've more than delivered. it's helping me build.
"It's all experience, but it's also a bit of a dream come true. Everyone wants to fight in America in their career. I'm grateful for it."
Joshua vs. Prenga - exclusively on DAZN PPV
Watch Anthony Joshua's hugely anticipated return to the ring versus Kristian Prenga on Saturday, July 25 only on DAZN PPV. Buy as a one-off PPV or included, along with Itauma vs. Hrgovic and Canelo vs. Mbilli PPVs, with a DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription.
