The southpaw turned pro in 1990 in Japan, one of the six Amateur Elite boxers (including
Yuri Arbachakov) scouted out of the old
Soviet Union by the Kyoei Gym.
Vs. Dingaan Thobela In 1993 he won the WBA lightweight title against South African
Dingaan Thobela via a unanimous decision. His first defence would be a rematch with Thobela, Orzubek also won the second contest via unanimous decision.
Vs. Jean Baptiste Mendy Eye problems plagued him and he retired after being upset by
Jean Baptiste Mendy in France. ==Professional boxing record==