Christy Martin of Christy Martin Promotions proudly broadcasts the signing of power-punching cruiserweight contender Efetobor “Nigerian Pit Bull” Apochi (12-3, 12 KOs) to a promotional contract.
Rising up in Ughelli, Nigeria, Apochi studied microbiology on the Federal College of Expertise Owerri and began boxing at age 21 after reportedly being concerned in over 700 road fights, largely in highschool.
As an beginner, he joined the worldwide scene on the 2011 All-Africa Video games, the place he shocked the boxing world by taking second. On the 2014 Commonwealth Video games, Apochi captained the Nigerian Boxing Group and upset current IBF and Ring Journal Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia within the quarterfinals.
Apochi completed his beginner profession with a report of roughly 64-8.
Possessing pure punching energy in each palms that interprets properly to the skilled ranks, Apochi moved to Houston to work with coach Ronnie Shields and turned professional in 2017, working off 10 straight victories earlier than dropping a razor-thin break up resolution to then 13-0 Brandon Glanton in 2021.
All three of Apochi’s losses have come to different high contenders by way of break up or majority resolution.
“Signing with Christy Martin Promotions is true on time,” stated a contented Apochi. “My spirit has by no means been damaged. Though I’ve had some robust fights, they’ve solely sharpened my craft. Christy Martin Promotions has given me such a chance to make a comeback. I’d wish to struggle in a world title eliminator with the WBC as quickly as attainable, and earlier than the yr ends, struggle for the title.”
Now dwelling in Nashville, TN, Apochi says he enjoys an in depth relationship with coach Jarrod Houston at Title Boxing Membership on Church Road.
“The bond between Jarrod and me is like household. From the second we related, we acknowledged one another, mirroring points of ourselves we hadn’t but seen or acknowledged. And from the beginning, he noticed the sunshine in me, he noticed that I’m a world champion.”
New promoter Christy Martin says she’s completely happy to be working with Apochi and sees the potential within the hard-working KO artist.
“CMP could be very excited to be in belt looking season with Apochi,” added new promoter Christy Martin. “All Cruiserweight Champions must know we’re coming!”
