Uganda’s heavyweight momentum continues this December as Babu Yusuf, famously known as “Rolling Tiger,” steps back into the ring to face Leo Atang of the United Kingdom. The bout is scheduled for Saturday, 20 December 2025, at the Legon Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana, and is set for four rounds in the heavyweight division.

This contest pits two unbeaten heavyweights against each other—each early in their professional journey, but both carrying serious knockout credentials.

Fight Details

• Event: Professional Boxing Night
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Venue: Legon Sports Stadium, Accra (Ghana)
• Division: Heavyweight
• Rounds: 4

Boxer Profiles & Statistics

🇺🇬 Babu Yusuf “Rolling Tiger”

• Nationality: Ugandan
• Professional Record: 3 fights – 3 wins (TKO/KO)
• Last Fight: TKO win vs Yannick Katuta Manda (DR Congo)
• World Ranking: #487 / 1,602 (Heavyweight)
• Uganda Ranking: #2 / 11
• Style: Pressure fighter, aggressive forward movement, strong finishing instinct

Babu Yusuf enters this fight riding growing confidence after stopping Congolese contender Yannick Katuta Manda. Known locally for his relentless approach and physical presence, “Rolling Tiger” has quickly positioned himself as one of Uganda’s most promising heavyweights. His rise to #2 nationally reflects consistency, discipline, and visible improvement with each outing.

🇬🇧 Leo Atang

• Nationality: British
• Professional Record: 2 fights – 2 wins (2 KOs)
• KO Rate: 100% (all first-round stoppages)
• Style: Explosive starter, sharp punch selection, early-round finisher

Leo Atang brings danger in pure form—every opponent he has faced has failed to survive the opening round. While his professional experience is limited, his early knockouts suggest raw power and confidence. This bout will mark his toughest test yet, particularly against an opponent who has already gone deeper into professional rounds.

Tale of the Tape (Summary)

 Babu Yusuf enters the contest with a perfect professional record of 3 wins from 3 fights, all by stoppage, and carries the advantage of greater ring time, proven durability, and official recognition with a world ranking of #487 and #2 nationally in Uganda. His opponent, Leo Atang, is equally unbeaten with 2 wins from 2 bouts, both ending in first-round knockouts, highlighting his explosive power and fast-starting style. While Atang boasts a 100% KO rate and early finishing ability, he remains untested beyond the opening round, whereas Babu has demonstrated the ability to apply sustained pressure and finish opponents as fights progress, setting up a compelling contrast between experience and raw knockout threat. 

Writer’s Opinion & Fight Analysis

On paper, this is a classic experience-versus-explosiveness matchup.

Babu Yusuf holds a clear edge in professional rounds, ring composure, and ranking credibility. He has proven he can break opponents down and finish them under pressure—an essential trait in heavyweight boxing. His ability to absorb, adapt, and apply sustained offense could be decisive if the fight moves beyond the opening rounds.

Leo Atang, however, represents the unknown danger. His first-round knockout streak means Babu cannot afford a slow start. If Atang lands clean early, the fight could end abruptly. That said, Atang has yet to demonstrate stamina, defense under pressure, or recovery after adversity—questions that only a tougher opponent like Babu can answer.

Prediction:
If Babu Yusuf survives the early storm, his physical strength, pressure, and growing ring IQ should take control by the middle rounds. A late TKO for Babu Yusuf appears the most likely outcome, though an early Atang KO remains the biggest threat.

What’s at Stake

• A win for Babu Yusuf would strengthen his international profile and push him closer to the top tier of African heavyweights.
• A victory for Leo Atang would announce him as a serious emerging force and instantly boost his credibility on the continental scene.

December 20 in Accra promises power, pressure, and unanswered questions—heavyweight boxing at its rawest.