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Undefeated Light Heavyweight Atif Oberlton To Face Roamer
Alexis Angulo On Shields vs. Scott Undercard
Undefeated light heavyweight contender and knockout artist
Atif Oberlton will face former world title challenger Roamer
Alexis Angulo in a featured undercard bout on Saturday,
August 15, before the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott
blockbuster event from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Zeus
Network coverage will feature a mix of professional boxing
and celebrity influencer bouts beginning at 4 p.m. ET,
leading into Shields vs. Scott, which will stream live
worldwide exclusively on DAZN at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The 10-round Olberton vs. Angulo matchup is one of six
professional boxing bouts featured on the Zeus Network
undercard that is headlined by a celebrity showdown between
TV personalities Big Lex, Not Da Lil One, and Tesehki. Zeus
Network will also feature a matchup between TV personalities
Ray J and Orlando Brown.
The dual platform offering further amplifies one of boxing’s
biggest events of the year by combining the vibrant and
expanded social content that Zeus delivers with the
industry-leading event coverage that has made DAZN the
global leader in boxing.
In a world championship bout on Zeus Network, Women’s WBA
Light Heavyweight Champion Danielle Perkins will defend her
title against former world title challenger Olivia Curry.
Also on Zeus Network: super middleweight prospect Hakim
Lopez (16-1, 9 KOs) will face undefeated challenger Da’Velle
Smith (14-0, 9 KOs) in an 8-round super middleweight bout;
Undefeated women’s featherweight prospect and recent
Claressa Shields Promotion signee Shannel Butler (8-0, 3
KOs) will face a fighter to be determined in an eight-round
bout; Super welterweight prospect Jaquan McElroy (7-0, 2
KOs) will take on Alexander Thiel (5-0, 2 KOs) in a
six-round showdown of undefeated 154-pound prospects; and
undefeated super middleweight Casey Dixon (7-0, 5 KOs) will
face Michael Nelson (4-3-1, 2 KOs) in a matchup of local
Atlanta fighters to round out the Zeus Network professional
boxing coverage.
Presented by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn
Records, Claressa Shields Promotions and Route 30
Promotions, and presenting sponsor Zeus Network, the
historic event marks the first women’s headliner at State
Farm Arena. Remaining tickets for Aug. 15 are available on
Ticketmaster.com.
“From top to bottom, this is a stacked card featuring some
of boxing’s best prospects, top contenders, and world
champions—both men and women,” said Dmitriy Salita,
President of Salita Promotions. “Our goal is to grow the
sport by bringing world-class professional boxing to new
audiences, and we’re excited for Zeus subscribers to
experience the passion, drama, and excitement that make
boxing one of the greatest sports in the world.”
"One of the things we're most proud of is helping build
moments that introduce the next generation of stars," said
Ruben Branson, CEO of Wynn Records. "This card does exactly
that. Fans know what Claressa Shields represents, but
they're also going to see incredible young talent like Atif
Oberlton, who continues to prove why he's one of the
brightest prospects in boxing. From top to bottom, this is a
card built for both hardcore boxing fans and people
experiencing the sport for the first time."
Philadelphia’s Oberlton (16-0, 14 KOs) has knocked out eight
straight opponents in a streak dating to January of 2024 in
which he has not been pushed past the sixth round. In his
last fight, the 28-year-old southpaw stopped Carlos Gongora
in a step-up fight on May 9 in Atlanta. Oberlton, who was a
top amateur before turning professional, is currently ranked
No. 5 by the WBA and No. 10 by the IBF at 175 pounds. The
6-foot-3 light heavyweight will face his toughest opponent
to date in Angulo, who has faced some of boxing’s best from
168 to 175 pounds.
“This time around, I’m not in the mood for talking I’m ready
to break something up,” Oberlton said. “It’s not even about
Angulo, he’s just a body I have to step over. People are
still overlooking me, still sleeping on me, but I’m ready to
wake them all up and make them regret ever doubting me. It’s
time to get it cracking on the enemy and get my general
ranking.”
Angulo (29-4, 24 KOs), of Colombia, has been in the ring
with top champions and contenders David Benavidez, Gilberto
Ramirez, Edgar Berlanga and Umar Dzambekov, twice
challenging for a major world title. His four defeats came
against fighters who had a combined record of 89-0 when
facing Angulo. In 2018, Angulo challenged and went the
distance with then-undefeated Gilberto Ramirez for the WBO
Super Middleweight Title. Two years later, he fought to a
split decision win over previously undefeated Anthony Sims
Jr, and then a few months later challenged reigning WBC
Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez, going to the
10th round after Benavidez missed weight by nearly three
pounds. In 2022, Angulo went the distance with
then-undefeated Edgar Berlanga, who later challenged Canelo
Alvarez. And in 2025, he went the distance with top Russian
contender Umar Dzambekov, who is now ranked in the top 15 by
the WBC and WBA. Angulo’s experience and durability should
present a significant step-up for Oberlton in a matchup for
the WBA Continental Americas belt.
“To every professional boxing fan out there, get ready - on
Aug. 15, I’m stepping into the ring against Atif,” Angulo
said. “He’s a powerhouse fighter, undefeated, and bringing
his absolute best from the U.S., which means fans are in for
non-stop action, brutal exchanges, and an all-out war from
the opening bell.
“I'm coming in at peak condition, ready to leave everything
in the ring, and give the fans a night to remember.”
Houston’s Danielle Perkins (6-1, 3 KOs) will make her first
defense of the Women’s WBA Light Heavyweight World Title she
won in February with a sixth round TKO over previously
undefeated Chei Kenneally. Perkins, who has knockouts in
half of her professional wins, has only suffered one defeat
- a 2025 decision loss to GWOAT Claressa Shields for the
undisputed heavyweight world championship.
“Olivia is a seasoned veteran with great experience and
grit,” Perkins said. “She’ll be a challenge but we are
ready. I can’t wait to get in the ring and put on a show.”
Olivia Curry (7-3-2, 2 KOs) has shown no hesitation in
facing the best since turning professional in 2021. The
Chicago resident fought Shadasia Green in 2023, losing a
decision against a fighter who later became unified champion
with a win over Savannah Marshall. Curry fought Kaye Scott
twice in 2025, losing a close majority draw and decision for
the WBC Middleweight World Championship. Curry looks to
bounce back as she moves up to light heavyweight for her
third consecutive world title fight.
“I feel extremely grateful to have the opportunity to fight
for another world title in a new weight class under the
Salita banner,” Curry said. “My goal has always been to
challenge myself and bring the most entertaining and
action-packed fight I can, no matter the size of my
opponent. I’m excited to show the world what I’ve been
working on in preparation for Danielle Perkins.”
Added Shannel Butler: “It feels great staying busy and
active, but honestly, this next fight is just light work.
I’m grateful for another opportunity to showcase my
improvements, but honestly, my opponent is just in the wrong
place at the wrong time. I'm going to make her look like an
amateur. I’m enjoying the journey to the top, and it’s been
an honor training alongside and watching Claressa in her
element. Fans can expect another completely dominant
performance and my opponent can expect a painful reality
check.”
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