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]
