Raised in a tough neighbourhood in Cali, Colombia, Jhon Orobio held on to his dream of building a better life for his family. Originally a soccer player, he discovered Muhammad Ali at age 10 and decided to pursue boxing. Blessed with natural talent and a fierce competitive mindset, Orobio quickly began competing as an amateur. After winning the vast majority of his bouts, he earned a place on Colombia’s junior national team. He competed at major events, including the Pan American Games and the Junior World Championships, where he won a bronze medal. It was during this period that EOTTM head trainer and recruitment director Marc Ramsay took notice. When Orobio entered the senior ranks at 18, his exceptional punching power allowed him to continue dominating with the same ease.
Became unified WBC and WBA Continental super-lightweight champion by stopping American fighter Jonathan Montrel in the fourth round.
Received a nomination for The Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
Won by first-round knockout against Zsolt Osadan to become WBC Continental super-middleweight champion and enter the world rankings.
Having always dreamed of Olympic success before turning professional, Orobio was forced to skip the first step. With his weight class not included at the Paris 2024 Olympics, he set aside his plans for Europe and headed to North America to begin his professional career at 19. Following in the footsteps of fellow Colombians and former world champions Eleider Alvarez and Oscar Rivas, he chose to settle in Montreal and train under Marc Ramsay as he pursues his own championship dream.
In 2023-2024, after only 19 months into his professional career, Jhon Orobio had already accumulated 12 victories, including 11 by knockout. In the blink of an eye, the fighter known as “El Tigre” established himself as one of the brightest prospects on the international scene, even earning a nomination for Ring Magazine’s 2024 Prospect of the Year award. In 2025, the rise continued as he added four more victories to his record, including capturing the WBC Continental Super Lightweight Championship, while once again being nominated for Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year award… for the second consecutive year! Having since added the WBA Continental Championship to his collection, Jhon Orobio is certainly not slowing down in 2026-2027, as he appears destined to accomplish great things.