Nigerian cruiserweight boxer Efetobor Apochi will take on unbeaten Cuban fighter Dariel Duquesne for the vacant North American Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Championship on March 27, 2026.
The bout is scheduled to take place at the Biyu Arena, where Apochi will be fighting on home soil in front of his Houston-based supporters.
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Apochi, popularly known as the “Nigerian Pit Bull,” holds a professional record of 13 wins and three losses, with all 13 victories coming by knockout.
The hard-hitting Nigerian is coming off an impressive ninth-round technical knockout victory over Dionardo Minor in February 2025.
The former Nigerian national boxing captain has built a reputation for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, boasting a 100 percent knockout-to-win ratio in his career victories.
His opponent, Duquesne, nicknamed “El Lucero,” enters the fight with an unblemished record of 14 wins, including 11 knockouts.
The Cuban prospect last fought in June 2025, when he defeated Theodore Morse to maintain his perfect record.
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Duquesne possesses a significant height advantage over the 5 feet 11 inches Apochi and carries a knockout rate of over 70 percent.
The contest is expected to be a high-stakes showdown, with both fighters aiming to claim the vacant regional title. For Apochi, victory would mark the first major regional championship of his professional career, while Duquesne will be looking to extend his undefeated streak and continue his rise in the cruiserweight division.
The fight is billed for Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas, with the NABF cruiserweight belt on the line.
