Leo Atang stopped Jonathan Exequiel Vergara in round one on 24 October in Sheffield. The heavyweight prospect scored three knockdowns before the referee waved the fight off, as shown in FIGHTMAG’s report and footage.

The contest took place on the Smith–Puello undercard. It provides the short heavyweight chapter of our 25 October weekend review: three trips to the canvas and a referee stoppage, with the action shown alongside the result.

From our 25 October 2026 briefing; added to the website on 30 October. The text identifies event dates and distinguishes reported plans from confirmed announcements.

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For the record

Sources & further reading

  1. FIGHTMAG — Atang–Vergara result and video, 24 October

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