Yuri Arbachakov was born on October 22, 1966, in the village of Ust-Kezes, Kemerovo Oblast into a Shor family.
Arbachakov emigrated to Japan as part of the perestroika program, along with Orzubek Nazarov.
In June, 1992, he challenged Muangchai Kittikasem for the WBC and lineal flyweight titles, and won by 8th-round knockout.
After winning the world titles, he took out "Ebihara" from his ring name, and began fighting as "Yuri Arbachakov".
However, Sasakul won the rematch by 12-round decision, and Arbachakov announced his retirement after the fight.