Evgeny Gradovich

Evgeny Gradovich
Statistics
Real name Evgeny Gradovich
Nickname(s) Mexican Russian
Mini Destructor
Rated at Super featherweight
Featherweight
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Nationality Russian
Born 7 August 1986
Igrim, Russia
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 20
Wins 19
Wins by KO 9
Losses 0
Draws 1

Evgeny Gradovich (Russian: Евгений Градович; born 7 August 1986) is a Russian boxer. He is the current IBF world champion in the featherweight division, and remains undefeated as a professional.[1][2] His trainer is former IBF super featherweight world champion and 2012 Trainer of the Year, Robert García.[3]

Amateur career

During his amateur career in Russia, Evgeny had a record of 127–23 and made it on the National Russian boxing team.[4]

Professional career

In April 2011, Gradovich beat undefeated Aalan Martínez at the Cosmopolitan Resort in Paradise, Nevada.[5]

IBF Featherweight Championship

On 1 March 2013, Gradovich scored an upset win over Billy Dib to take his IBF Featherweight Championship.[6] This bout was televised on ESPN2.[7] In June 2013, Gradovich successfully made fist title defence by defeating Argentine Mauricio Munoz in a one-sided contest.[8] On 24 November 2013, he fought again against Dib, on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios undercard. Gradovich dominated the fight, winning by TKO in the 9th round.[9]

Professional record

19 Wins (9 Knockouts, 10 Decisions), 0 Losses, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A United Kingdom Lee Selby style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A - (12) 2015-04-25 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, Greenwich, London Defending IBF Featherweight title.
Draw 19–0–1 Puerto Rico Jayson Vélez SD 12 2014-11-29 United States CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska Retained IBF Featherweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–0 Belgium Alex Miskirtchian UD 12 2014-05-31 China CotaiArena, Macau, SAR Retained IBF Featherweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–0 Australia Billy Dib TKO 9 (12), 1:10 2013-11-23 China CotaiArena, Macau, SAR Retained IBF Featherweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–0 Argentina Mauricio Javier Munoz UD 12 2013-07-27 China CotaiArena, Macau, SAR Retained IBF Featherweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–0 Australia Billy Dib SD 12 2013-03-01 United States MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut Won IBF Featherweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–0 United States Willie Villanueva TKO 7 (8), 2:03 2012-12-06 United States The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–0 Mexico José Ángel Beranza UD 8 2012-10-13 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–0 Mexico Francisco Leal KO 10 (10), 2:15 2012-03-31 United States Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0 Denmark Robert Osiobe UD 6 2012-02-03 United States Texas Station, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0 United States Robert DaLuz UD 8 2011-08-19 United States Horsehoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Mexico Aalan Martinez UD 6 2011-04-29 United States Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Mexico Francisco Reyes UD 10 2011-03-19 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 United States Tommy Atencio TKO 4 (6), 1:59 2010-12-17 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 United States Jesse Caradine UD 6 2010-12-03 United States World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 United States Cordaro Simpkins TKO 5 (6), 1:39 2010-10-29 United States Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 United States Steven Johnson TKO 3 (6), 2:14 2010-09-017 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 United States Manuel Ortega TKO 4 2010-06-19 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 United States Andrew Barnes TKO 2 (4), 0:37 2010-05-15 United States The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 United States Benjamin Rivera KO 3 (4), 1:54 2010-04-10 United States Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 United States Travis Bedwell TKO 1 (4), 1:55 2010-03-19 United States Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky Professional debut.

References

  1. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (15 February 2013). "'Mexican Russian' Gradovich". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. ↑ From Russia With Glove – By Way Of Arapahoe | TownDock.net, Oriental NC. Towndock.net (19 August 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  3. ↑ Evgeny Gradovich Decisions Francisco Reyes Over Ten – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com (20 March 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  4. ↑ Boxing News | New Faces: Evgeny Gradovich. Fightnews.com (24 March 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  5. ↑ BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (29 April 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  6. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (2 March 2013). "Gradovich ends Dib & 50 Cent". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Evgeny Gradovich replaces Luis Franco in 'Friday Night Fights' bout against Billy Dib – ESPN. Espn.go.com (5 February 2013). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  8. ↑ Scott Christ. "Fists of Gold II results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates, retains IBF featherweight title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  9. ↑ Scott Christ (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs Rios live streaming results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates and stops Billy Dib in rematch". Bad Left Hook.

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Achievements
Preceded by
Billy Dib		 IBF Featherweight Champion
1 March 2013 – present 		Incumbent