{"id":135432,"date":"2026-04-28T12:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135432"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:50:21","slug":"atif-lord-pretty-calvo-oberlton-undefeated-light-heavyweight-will-now-face-former-ibo-world-champion-carlos-gongora-live-on-dazn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135432","title":{"rendered":"Atif \u201cLord Pretty Calvo\u201d Oberlton Undefeated Light Heavyweight Will Now Face Former IBO World Champion Carlos G\u00f3ngora, Live On DAZN!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135432\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135432\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135433 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Atif-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Atif-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Atif.jpg 312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Undefeated light heavyweight contender Atif \u201cLord Pretty Calvo\u201d Oberlton (15-0, 13 KOs) is locked in as he nears closing out camp ahead of his co-main event appearance on Saturday, May 9 at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. He will defend his WBA Continental Americas and WBC USA Light Heavyweight titles against former IBO World Champion Carlos G\u00f3ngora (22-3, 17 KOs) as part of a stacked night of BIG TIME BOXING USA action, headlined by Angelo Leo vs. Ra\u2019eese Aleem for the IBF Super Featherweight Championship.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The bout, presented in association with Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Route 30 Promotions, headlines a high-stakes fight card aimed at reestablishing Atlanta as a destination for elite-level boxing.<\/p>\n<p>The event will stream live worldwide on DAZN, at 8 p.m. Tickets on Sale at Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n<p>G\u00f3ngora is a real test \u2014 a seasoned, durable former world champion who has never been stopped and has proven himself against high-level competition. His only defeats have come by decision against top fighters, including Lester Mart\u00ednez (20-0, 16 KOs), Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs), and Lerrone Richards (19-1, 4 KOs). He also holds a win over Chris Pearson (17-5, 12 KOs) and is best known for his dramatic 12th-round knockout of Ali Akhmedov (25-2, 17 KOs) in 2020, showing he remains dangerous from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>Atif comes into this matchup on a run of dominance, with his last seven wins all coming by stoppage. Most recently, he knocked out Joseph George (13-2, 8 KOs) in the first round on the co-main event of Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn, ending the fight before he could fully showcase his range. Against a fighter like G\u00f3ngora, a clear decision win moves him forward \u2014 but a stoppage sends a statement. It reinforces his position in the division, pushes him up the rankings, and brings a world title within reach.<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia native returned to Pittsburg for training camp under the guidance of coach Tom Yankello, locked in throughout camp, elevating every layer of his craft as he prepares to defend his titles and continue his climb toward a world title opportunity May 9.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what he had to say as he closes out camp:<\/p>\n<p>Atif acknowledges the opportunity in front of him, but says his mindset and preparation remain the same regardless of opponent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got full respect for him and what he\u2019s accomplished \u2014 he\u2019s a tough guy, former world champion for a reason,\u201d Atif said. \u201cBut my confidence is in my work and what we\u2019ve been doing in camp with my coach. We treat every opponent the same, like a real threat, and we prepare the same way every time. This is what we train for. I\u2019m going to go out there and do what Lord Pretty Calvo does. At the end of the day, he\u2019s just another body in the way of me and a world title.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Atif says he isn\u2019t focused on forcing a finish, trusting his preparation and approach to dictate how the fight unfolds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not going in there looking to rush a stoppage,\u201d Atif said. \u201cIf it comes, it comes \u2014 forcing it is never the answer. I\u2019m going in there relaxed, just doing what I do. That\u2019s something Terence Crawford taught me, and it\u2019s really taken my game to another level. At the end of the day, I\u2019ve been beating on grown men my whole life. When I won Golden Gloves at 17, I was already in there with guys who were older, bigger and had more experience than me. This is just another day at the office.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Atif says this fight is about expanding his presence into a new market and taking over another major city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt means a lot to me, introducing Lord Pretty Calvo to Atlanta,\u201d Atif said. \u201cI\u2019ve always been a fan of their culture and their music \u2014 shout out to Young Thug, Wham, Young Nudy, 21 Savage, Belly Gang Kush, YK Niece. For me it\u2019s just a takeover. I wanna take over the world, Pinky \u2014 and Atlanta is just the start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Atif says this version of \u201cLord Pretty Calvo&#8221; is about elevation in every detail, from his appearance to his performance in the ring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you look good you feel good, you fight good. I\u2019ve been working on every part of me to make sure I show up and show out on fight night. The more updated version of Lord Pretty Calvo this camp is continuing to lock in and working on my skin care routine,\u201d Atif said. \u201cLooking more handsome like I always do. I plan to look better every fight in and out the ring, using the jab and the tools Tom gave me to go out there and dominate my opponent and make it look pretty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Atif credits his role model Pernell Whitaker for his style, while making it clear the division still hasn\u2019t seen the full version of him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPernell Whitaker is my favorite fighter of all time and that\u2019s who I model myself after,\u201d Atif said. \u201cI see myself being the greatest fighter of all time. I got the speed, the sharpness, the power, the IQ. What my weight class hasn\u2019t seen yet is me fully showing all my skills because every time I fight I pull a new bunny out the hat \u2014 I\u2019m always doing new magic tricks. Shout out to Tom, I appreciate that\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Atif says this camp wasn\u2019t about one adjustment, but sharpening every layer of his game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s not just one thing that\u2019s sharper about my game coming into this camp than it was in Detroit,\u201d Atif said. \u201cI feel like everything is sharper. If you think you\u2019ve seen a beautiful jab from me, you\u2019re going to see an even more beautiful jab this time. Whatever my opponent brings, I\u2019m going over top of that \u2014 I\u2019m bringing everything that needs to be brought.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Atif says his preparation remains consistent, staying ready for every scenario whether the fight ends early or goes the distance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI prepare the same way I always prepare,\u201d Atif said. \u201cI\u2019m always training my butt off, running the extra mile, doing the extra rounds. I don\u2019t look for the knockouts, they just happen. I just did 15 rounds the other day, five different people back to back. It makes no difference \u2014 I\u2019ma come ready and trim everytime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Salita Promotions continues to build momentum across key markets, delivering high-level fights that elevate both rising contenders and established names. 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