Matchroom have snapped up the younger heavyweight rising Irish star, Adam Olaniyan is recurrently linked to.
As two of the perfect younger heavyweights on this planet, Leo Atang and the adorned Tallaght prospect are consistently talked about alongside one another.
Many have advised they may ultimately meet in an enormous Irish versus England world heavyweight title combat within the distant future, while others felt they’d meet in numerous senior newbie tournaments over the subsequent few years.
The latter is now unimaginable because the younger Brit has turned over, however little doubt the pair will proceed to be linked in professional parlance.
With Olaniyan wanting towards LA 2028, Atang can have a professional head begin, so if it does materialize, it will likely be a lot additional down the road.
The Jobstown BC large man is recurrently contacted by promoters and managers, however the underage World Champion holds an Olympic dream and thus desires to maintain the vest on.
Matchroom beat off stiff competitors to safe the signature of Atang, who shall be represented by former IBF Flyweight World Champion Sunny Edwards.
“It’s a dream come true to signal with Matchroom,” stated Leo Atang.
“My crew and I’ve had many good conversations resulting in me turning professional. However I knew this one simply felt proper from the beginning. It’s what I at all times hoped for.
“I can not wait to get began with Eddie, Sunny, Anthony Fitzpatrick and all of the crew at Matchroom Boxing. Extra importantly, I simply need to get within the ring and present the entire world what I’m all about.
“We put the work in and we put the hours in. I reside the life. My mentality is – push myself absolutely the restrict and depart no stone unturned. I’m match, I’m sturdy and I’l be able to go along with anybody tomorrow.
“I’ve received what it takes to go to the highest of this sport. The long run is right here.”
“We’re extremely excited to safe the signing of extremely rated teenage Heavyweight expertise Leo Atang,” stated Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “We’ve been following Leo’s fast rise within the newbie ranks and we really feel he shall be completely suited to the skilled recreation.
“Leo possesses all the attributes to make it to the very prime and we are able to’t wait to get this journey underway. Naturally there was loads of curiosity in touchdown the signature of one of many easiest prospects in Britain, and we’re delighted that Leo and his crew have chosen us to information his profession.”
