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Atang blasted out his helpless opponent, who wasn’t impressed, but it was a routine winCredit: Getty<\/p>\n
Despite being forced to go the distance against a stubborn Viktar Charkou in his last outing, Atang was determined to blitz through another opponent.<\/p>\n
He got a fourth run-out of the year so far on the undercard of Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz in Sheffield against 40-year-old Shaili.<\/p>\n
The Frenchman was drafted in to bring little but stubborn resistance, and that he did for the opening exchanges.<\/p>\n
But instantly as obviously expected, Atang started to go through the motions and unload some vicious shots.<\/p>\n
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Shaili was on his feet but was taking some big blows, albeit that had little impact on his balance or composure.<\/p>\n
He was up against the ropes and as an artillery of shots rattled through the guard, the referee decided he had seen enough.<\/p>\n
Shaili threw very little in return and was being battered with an array of whipping shots, and the official halted the action.<\/p>\n
But the Frenchman boldly suggested the stoppage was far too early.<\/p>\n
He was unhappy and complained to the referee, and then even dropped to the canvas and performed press-ups as if to show he was ready to continue.<\/p>\n
Promoter Eddie Hearn<\/a> even appeared to suggest the stoppage was early but the damage was being taken at will early on.<\/p>\n On his opponent’s antics and suggestion, Atang said: \u201cThey\u2019re doing that to try and look better.<\/p>\n “If it was up to me I\u2019d flatten them properly. When you\u2019re not punching back, what do you expect?\u201d<\/p>\n What’s next for Atang?<\/p>\n Atang is a superstar in the making, and has faced comparisons to Anthony Joshua<\/a>.<\/p>\n He also appears on a collision course for fights with some future heavyweight top brass including Moses Itauma<\/a>.<\/p>\n For now, Hearn expects him to get back out imminently, and has confirmed he will make his US debut before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n The Matchroom Boxing kingpin added: “Back in the ring asap.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1780855993_240_Untitled-design-2026-04-07T144058.398.jpg\")
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