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Raphael Akpejiori
Born
Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori

(1990-10-10) 10 October 1990 (age 33)
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesNigerian Hurricane
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights6
Wins6
Wins by KO6
Losses0

Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori (born 10 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional boxer.

Early life

Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori was born on 10 October 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in the Surulere area of the city.[2] He has five siblings.[3] In 2008, at the age of 17, he moved to Wichita, Kansas, on a basketball scholarship, where he attended Sunrise Christian Academy. In 2010, he moved to Miami, Florida, after being recruited by the University of Miami basketball team, eventually switching to play American football and gaining a place at the Miami Dolphins' rookie training camp.[4][5] He holds a bachelors and master's degree in mechanical engineering.[6]

Amateur career

Akpejiori had a brief amateur, compiling a record of 13–1 (10 KOs).[6] He has been invited by the Nigerian Boxing Federation to compete for Nigeria at the Tokyo Olympics as a super-heavyweight.[7]

Professional boxing career

Promoted by CES Boxing and trained by former world champion Glen Johnson,[8] Akpejiori made his professional debut on 14 September 2018, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Omar Acosta at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.[9] Following another first-round TKO win over James Advincola in November,[10] Akpejiori scored three more first-round stoppage wins in 2019; a knockout (KO) over Leo Cassiani in June;[11] and TKOs over Johan Lopez in July[12] and Jose Pulido in August.[13] Akpejiori's first fight of 2020 was a second-round TKO win against Mike Ford in January.[14]

Professional boxing record

6 fights 6 wins 0 losses
By knockout 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
6 Win 6–0 United States Mike Ford TKO 2 (6), 0:47 17 Jan 2020 United States Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Colombia Jose Pulido TKO 2 (6) 17 Aug 2019 Colombia Plaza Principal de Pacho, Pacho, Columbia
4 Win 4–0 United States Johan Lopez TKO 1 (4), 2:59 26 Jul 2019 United States Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Colombia Leo Cassiani KO 1 (4), 2:45 15 Jun 2019 Colombia Parque Central, Tolú, Columbia
2 Win 2–0 United States James Advincola TKO 1 (4), 0:49 21 Nov 2018 United States Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Omar Acosta TKO 1 (4), 0:59 14 Sep 2018 United States Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Raphael Akpejiori". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Damerell, Richard (6 May 2020). "Anthony Joshua has new Nigerian rival in Raphael Akpejiori who targets world title fight in Africa". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Fast Breaks: Raphael Akpejiori". University of Miami Athletics. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Meet Raphael Akpejiori of Road Warrior Sports & Entertainment in Coral Gables - Voyage MIA Magazine | Miami City Guide". Voyage MIA. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "From 'Canes' court to Dolphins' field, Akpejiori embraces transition". FOX Sports. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b Orekoyaomikun, Oluwamay (10 September 2018). "Akpejiori to face Omar Acosta in pro debut". Sporting Life. Retrieved 30 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Ihuoma, Chidinma (9 March 2020). "I don't regret dumping basketball for boxing –Akpejiori". The Nigerian Xpress. Retrieved 30 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "CES Boxing signing top talent — Boxing News". Boxing News 24/7. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "BoxRec: Raphael Akpejiori vs. Omar Acosta". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "BoxRec: Raphael Akpejiori vs. James Advincola". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "BoxRec: Raphael Akpejiori vs. Leo Cassiani". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "BoxRec: Raphael Akpejiori vs. Johan Lopez". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "BoxRec: Raphael Akpejiori vs. Jose Pulido". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Salazar, Francisco (21 January 2020). "Maureen Shea Stops Martina Horgasz in Six in Hallandale, Florida". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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