CRUISER WEIGHT

EFETOBOR APOCHI

Efetobor Apochi is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer, born November 2, 1987, in Orogun, Delta State. Nicknamed the "Nigerian Pit Bull," he boasts a 13-3 record with all wins by knockout. He captained Nigeria's boxing team, earning silver at the 2011 All-Africa Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He studied microbiology before turning pro.

OLANREWAJU DURODOLA

Olanrewaju Durodola, nicknamed "God's Power," is a Nigerian cruiserweight boxer born October 16, 1980, in Ilesha, Nigeria. A 2008 Olympian and former police officer in Nigeria, he turned professional in 2011. With a 50-10 record (44 KOs), he held the African cruiserweight title since 2020 and WBC Silver title (2015-2016). Fights out of Kansas City, United States.

FRANKLIN ARINZE

Franklin Arinze (also known as Arinze Franklin Chukwudi) is a Nigerian cruiserweight boxer, born in Nigeria and now based in Sunderland, UK. He turned professional around 2024, boasting an undefeated record of 10-0 (7 KOs) as of mid-2025. Nicknamed for his upset victories, he won the vacant IBF European cruiserweight title in May 2025 by outpointing previously unbeaten Norwegian Kevin Melhus (13-1) in Vienna, Austria. 

KELVIN TARIKE KPULUBU

Kelvin Tarike Kpulubu, nicknamed "Action Boat," is a Nigerian-born professional boxer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He turned pro with an undefeated streak, achieving 7-0 (7 KOs) by October 2025. He competed in the co-main event of Teofista Boxing Series 52 on October 4, 2025, facing experienced Argentinian Luis Eduardo Paz (12-7-2). A power puncher known for all-knockout wins, he represents emerging Nigerian talent in North American boxing circuits.

OBARO ERADAJAYE

Obaro Eradajaye, nicknamed the "Urhobo Boxer" or "Bombsquad," is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer from Lagos (with Urhobo roots in Delta State). He turned pro around 2018–2020, building an explosive knockout reputation, initially at light heavyweight before moving to cruiserweight (200 lbs). He went 20-0 (19 KOs) before suffering his first loss via second-round stoppage to Russia's Aleksei Egorov in July 2025, losing the vacant WBA Asia Continental Cruiserweight title fight.

TYSON ALAOMA

Tyson Alaoma, nicknamed "Star Boy," is an Italian-born professional boxer of Nigerian descent, raised in Rome, Italy. Born to Nigerian parents, he gained early attention as a youth champion, winning the Italian Youth Championship (81kg) in 2017. He turned pro and maintains an undefeated record of 5-0 (with multiple first-round KOs) as of late 2024, including stoppage wins over Nathan Junor (2022) and Jake Darnell (November 2024). A power puncher featured in the documentary "My Tyson," 

EWORITSE EZRA ARENYEKA

Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka, nicknamed "African King" or "The Nigerian King," is a Nigerian-born (Warri, Delta State, Itsekiri tribe) professional boxer based in the UK (Sale, Cheshire). Born August 16, 1995, he started boxing in 2016 via white-collar charity bouts while studying at University of Salford. He won the ABA Elite Cruiserweight Eastern Counties title (2019) and Nigerian Super Middleweight title (2022). Turned pro in 2022; current light-heavyweight record around 14-2 (11 KOs) as of late 2025, with notable loss to Benjamin Whittaker (2024).

KADIMA STEPHEN

Victor Kadima Stephen (also known as Stephen “Freeman” Kadima or simply Kadima Stephen) is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer. He turned pro around early 2022 and quickly rose to prominence by winning the best boxer award at the 25th GOtv Boxing Night in Ibadan, defeating Michael “Emirate” Godwin in a thrilling national cruiserweight bout just four months into his career, earning the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and N1 million prize. Known for hard-hitting style, he has continued competing in Nigerian circuits.

FAROUK ABUBAKAR

Farouk Abubakar, is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer (around 200 lbs). He holds the West African Boxing Union (WABU) cruiserweight title and boasts a pro record of 17-2-1 as of 2026, known for early knockout power (initially 11-0 with 11 KOs). He made his European debut in 2024, suffering a TKO loss to Germany's Dennis Bege, followed by another setback vs. France's Faycal Karkour in April 2025. He bounced back domestically, including a first-round KO win over Isaac Ekpo in September 2025. A resilient Nigerian prospect pushing for international recognition.

TONY SALAM

Tony Salam, nicknamed "Sugar," is a Nigerian-born professional cruiserweight boxer (also competed at super middleweight/light heavyweight), born September 24, 1983. Of Nigerian descent and based in the UK (Stoke Newington, London), he turned pro earlier but faced a long halt. He returned in 2017, mainly fighting in Nigeria and internationally. His record stands at 19-5-0 (per recent sources), with regional titles like African Boxing Union champion and challenges for WBC International Silver (lost via injury to Serdar Avci in 2022) and UBO International championship bout. 

MESHACH AGBA

Meshach Agba (also Meshack) is a Nigerian professional boxer, primarily active in domestic circuits. He holds a pro record of 5-1-0 (as of recent listings), with bouts including a fight against Chidi Enoma. A lesser-known talent in Nigeria's vibrant boxing scene, he competes in cruiserweight or related divisions, featured in events. He is currently a rising name in the cruiser weight division with more fights on the horizon.

KABIRU TOWOLAWI

Kabiru Towolawi, nicknamed "KB Godson," is a Nigerian professional boxer from Lagos, born in 1980 (age 45 as of 2026). An orthodox fighter primarily in cruiserweight (with recent heavyweight bouts). Known for his aggressive style and durability in West African circuits, he gained major attention by defeating legendary Ike Ibeabuchi via unanimous decision on December 24, 2025, in Lagos—handing the 52-year-old his first pro loss.

EMMANUEL IDEMUDIA

Emmanuel Idemudia is a Nigerian professional boxer, active in light-heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions in domestic circuits. He competed in events like Phenominal War Night 3, facing Tyson Jamiru in a notable bout. A hard-hitting prospect from Nigeria's emerging scene, he participates in local promotions and challenge fights, including 8-round light-heavyweight contests. Details on full pro record remain limited.

OLADEMEJI AKINDE

Oladimeji Akinde is a Nigerian-born professional boxer (also based in France, Massy/Les Ulis area), competing mainly at light heavyweight/cruiserweight. He holds a pro record of 5-5-2, with activity in Nigeria (KO win over Olufemi Akintayo in 2024) and Europe (TKO loss to Gradus Kraus in Netherlands, Jan 2025). Also a promoter; educated at University of Lagos. A projected journeyman talent in the international circuits.

IDRIS AFINNI

Idris Afinni (also Afinni Abiodun, nicknamed "Finito"), is a Nigerian professional boxer from Lagos, born around 1985 (age 40 as of 2025). Primarily a cruiserweight (with recent heavyweight bouts), he debuted in 2013 and holds a record of approximately 18-9-2 (15 KOs) per late 2025 sources. Former Nigeria National Cruiserweight Champion (won around 2021), he challenged for regional titles like WBO Africa Heavyweight. 

MICHAEL GODWIN

Michael Godwin, nicknamed "Emirate," is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer active in domestic circuits. He gained prominence with wins like a TKO over Abiodun Afinni (2021) and a third-round TKO victory in national challenges. He suffered notable losses, including to Stephen "Freeman" Kadima (2022, earning Kadima best boxer honors) and a rematch to Afinni via split decision. Known for toughness.

GODWIN AMBROSE

Godwin Ambrose is a Nigerian professional boxer, active in domestic cruiserweight bouts primarily in Lagos circuits like GOtv Boxing Night and AKO Show events. He competed in the 2010s–2020s, with notable fights including a knockout loss to Segun Ibrahim (2010 amateur/state bout), a KO win over Daniel Okechi, and losses like to Victor Kadima Stephen (KO in GOtv Boxing Night 28, 2023) and others in national promotions. A tough, regional talent known for participating in high-profile local cards, though with a mixed record and limited international exposure.

CHUKWUMAOBIM ISRAEL OKAFOR

Chukwumaobim Israel Okafor (listed as Okafor Chukwumaobim) is a Nigerian-origin boxer who won the men's elite 92kg title at Bahrain's inaugural National Boxing Championship crowned him among the first national champions in the Kingdom's history, alongside other elite winners like Ali Asad (80kg) and Augustine Isaac (+92kg). He is a Nigerian heavyweight division fighter (weighing around cruiserweight/heavyweight crossover at 92kg), he represents the emerging talent, he is possibly training and competing in Bahrain's developing boxing scene.

ROBINSON KEHINDE

Robinson Kehinde is a Nigerian professional boxer, active in domestic cruiserweight or light-heavyweight bouts in Lagos circuits (e.g., Oshodi Sports Centre events). He competed in high-profile local cards like the January 8, 2026, "Kehinde vs. Afinni" event against veteran Idris Afinni. Featured in fights such as vs. Adegoke Samson and Samuel Ebohen, he's a regional talent known for participating in Nigerian promotions. 

SIMON OLAYINKA

Simon Olayinka is a Nigerian professional cruiserweight boxer, active primarily in domestic circuits. He turned pro around 2022 and has competed in events like GOtv Boxing Night, where he lost to Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju via TKO in the third round on September 3, 2023, in Lagos—Olanrewaju claimed the WABU light heavyweight title in that bout.