Evgeny Gradovich
| Evgeny Gradovich Евгений Градович | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) |
El Ruso Mexicano ("The Mexican Russian") Mini Destructor |
| Rated at |
Super featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Reach | 170 cm (67 in) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born |
7 August 1986 Igrim, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Evgeny Gradovich (Russian: Евгений Градович; born 7 August 1986) is a Russian professional boxer and former IBF featherweight champion.[1][2]
Amateur career
During his amateur career in Russia, Evgeny had a record of 127–23 and made it on the National Russian boxing team.[3]
Professional career
In April 2011, Gradovich beat undefeated Aalan Martínez at the Cosmopolitan Resort in Paradise, Nevada.[4]
IBF Featherweight Championship
On 1 March 2013, Gradovich scored an upset win over Billy Dib to take his IBF Featherweight Championship.[5] This bout was televised on ESPN2.[6] In June 2013, Gradovich successfully made fist title defence by defeating Argentine Mauricio Munoz in a one-sided contest.[7] 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.[8]
Professional record
| 20 Wins (9 Knockouts, 11 Decisions), 1 Loss, 1 Draw | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| N/A | N/A |  Nonito Donaire |
N/A | - (12) | 2016-04-23 | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila |
|
| N/A | N/A |  Jesus Galicia |
N/A | - (12) | 2016-01-09 |  Centro Deportivo Boxing Unitres, Picanya, Valencian Community |
|
| Win | 20–1–1 |  Aldimar Silva Santos |
SD | 8 | 2015-10-24 |  CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska |
|
| Loss | 19–1–1 |  Lee Selby |
TD | 8 (12), 1:00 | 2015-05-30 | The O2 Arena, Greenwich, London |
Lost IBF Featherweight title. |
| Draw | 19–0–1 |  Jayson Vélez |
SD | 12 | 2014-11-29 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska |
Retained IBF Featherweight title. |
| Win | 19–0 |  Alex Miskirtchian |
UD | 12 | 2014-05-31 |  CotaiArena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF Featherweight title. |
| Win | 18–0 |  Billy Dib |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:10 | 2013-11-23 | CotaiArena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF Featherweight title. |
| Win | 17–0 |  Mauricio Javier Munoz |
UD | 12 | 2013-07-27 | CotaiArena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF Featherweight title. |
| Win | 16–0 | Billy Dib |
SD | 12 | 2013-03-01 | MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
Won IBF Featherweight title. |
| Win | 15–0 | Willie Villanueva |
TKO | 7 (8), 2:03 | 2012-12-06 | The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 14–0 | José Ángel Beranza |
UD | 8 | 2012-10-13 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California |
|
| Win | 13–0 | Francisco Leal |
KO | 10 (10), 2:15 | 2012-03-31 | Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas |
|
| Win | 12–0 |  Robert Osiobe |
UD | 6 | 2012-02-03 | Texas Station, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 11–0 | Robert DaLuz |
UD | 8 | 2011-08-19 | Horsehoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana |
|
| Win | 10–0 | Aalan Martinez |
UD | 6 | 2011-04-29 | Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 9–0 | Francisco Reyes |
UD | 10 | 2011-03-19 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington |
|
| Win | 8–0 | Tommy Atencio |
TKO | 4 (6), 1:59 | 2010-12-17 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
|
| Win | 7–0 | Jesse Caradine |
UD | 6 | 2010-12-03 | World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia |
|
| Win | 6–0 | Cordaro Simpkins |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:39 | 2010-10-29 | Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina |
|
| Win | 5–0 | Steven Johnson |
TKO | 3 (6), 2:14 | 2010-09-017 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
|
| Win | 4–0 | Manuel Ortega |
TKO | 4 | 2010-06-19 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington |
|
| Win | 3–0 | Andrew Barnes |
TKO | 2 (4), 0:37 | 2010-05-15 | The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina |
|
| Win | 2–0 | Benjamin Rivera |
KO | 3 (4), 1:54 | 2010-04-10 | Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California |
|
| Win | 1–0 | Travis Bedwell |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 2010-03-19 | Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky |
Professional debut. |
References
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (15 February 2013). "'Mexican Russian' Gradovich". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ↑ From Russia With Glove – By Way Of Arapahoe | TownDock.net, Oriental NC. Towndock.net (19 August 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
- ↑ Boxing News | New Faces: Evgeny Gradovich. Fightnews.com (24 March 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
- ↑ BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (29 April 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (2 March 2013). "Gradovich ends Dib & 50 Cent". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Scott Christ. "Fists of Gold II results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates, retains IBF featherweight title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ↑ Scott Christ (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs Rios live streaming results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates and stops Billy Dib in rematch". Bad Left Hook.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Billy Dib |
IBF Featherweight Champion 1 March 2013 – 30 May 2015 |
Succeeded by Lee Selby |
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