Super middleweight Nathan Lugo will make his pro debut today when he takes on Robert Lartigue in a bout scheduled for four rounds. Lugo of Atlanta has signed with Split-T Management and comes into the pro ranks after an amateur career that saw him win 23 titles in the unpaid ranks. Age nineteen, Lugo compiled a record of 223-19 en route to winning the 2022 Elite National title which made him the youngest fighter ever to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Lugo also captured many international tournament gold medals. He is considered to have excellent punching power, which was evidenced by having over 40 stoppage victories. In 2021, Nathan, then 16 and his brother Elijah, 14 will featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd section.
Lartigie of Pecos, Texas is 1-1 with one knockout. At the weigh-in, Lugo was 168.4 pounds while Lartigue weighed 168.8. The fight will be part of an Overtime Boxing card in Atlanta that will be streamed live on DAZN at 8 PM ET.
"Nathan Lugo has been on our radar for a long time now. He is a dynamic puncher with thunderous power that will immediately translate to the pros. Quite simply, he is one of those special talents that does not come around often. I can not wait to be part of his journey toward stardom in the sport," said David McWater of Split-T Management.
