The Hard hitting Afam Egbochuku defeated Jacob Poss this past weekend in the “Road to Glory” middleweight tournament reserve bout by knockout. Muay Thai Authority caught up with Afam to talk about his win and what the future awaits him in his kickboxing and Muay Thai career.
MTA: Big win this weekend at the “Road to Glory” event. You defeated Jacob Poss in the tournaments reserve bout. How are you feeling after that big win?
Afam: I am happy about the win, and I'm already looking to fix the holes in my game after I review the match.
MTA: You won by knockout, being the reserve bout you weren't guaranteed another fight on the night, but just in case you did have one how important was it for you to end things early?
Afam: I didn't go into the fight looking to end it early. I knew Jacob was going to be a tough opponent and all of my focus was directed towards fighting Jacob. I never overlooked Jacob.
MTA: Being the reserve bout were you on stand by the entire time up until the final and if so what was going through your mind that entire time?
Afam: I re-injured my left hand during the match with Jacob. It's an old ligament injury that has plagued me since my last bout and during training for this match. I spoke to the doctor, and I made the decision to pull out of the tournament.
MTA: Some people were left wondering why you weren't in the 8-man tournament field, you definitely would have made the tournament that much more interesting. Any idea why you weren't selected?
Afam: I was grateful to even be selected to fight in the reserve match. I always considered myself unknown in the Muay Thai/Kickboxing world and I was surprised when I got the call from Dennis Warner asking me to participate. It was an honor.
MTA: It would have been interesting to see you matched up against guys like Eddie Walker, Andrew Kapel and Mike Lemaire. Any of those three guys someone you would really like to fight in the near future?
Afam: Those guys are amazing fighters and it would be an honor to be considered an opponent for any of them.
MTA: What's next for you, do you have your next fight lined up already?
Afam: Right now, I need to make sure my hand heals properly first. I heard whispers about an event in April, but nothing official yet. I am looking forward to any opportunity that comes my way.
MTA: We all know Kickboxing and Muay Thai doesn't pay the bills. Most fighters have regular jobs, are you getting to the point in your career where it might be time to focus 100 percent on fighting or do you think you can balance a fight career and your current career for a quite a while longer?
Afam: In America, yes... there is not a lot of money in kickboxing/Muay Thai and I wish the case were different. I love my career and I also love kickboxing/Muay Thai. If it came down to the sport or my career it would be a tough decision to make but my career will always take precedence... I got bills to pay!
MTA: You just turned pro 3 fights ago, but fans are starting to become more and more aware that you are one dangerous man in the ring. What can they expect to see from you in the future?
Afam: They can always expect the same thing. I love the sport, and I will always leave it all in the ring.
MTA: Any words for your supporters?
Afam: Just want to say thank you for all the love and support. I truly cannot do what I do without everyone that supports me. Undisputed gym (U1!!!), Extreme Power Gym, my family, friends and well wishers...Much love. "Naija no dey carry last".
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