Evgeny Gradovich
| Evgeny Gradovich Евгений Градович | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Evgeny Pavlovich Gradovich |
| Nickname(s) |
El Ruso Mexicano ("The Mexican Russian") Mini Destructor |
| Rated at | 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 | 24 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Evgeny Pavlovich Gradovich (Russian: Евгений Павлович 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 champion
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 boxing record
| 23 fights, 21 wins (10 knockouts), 2 losses (1 knockout), 1 draw | ||||||||
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 24 | Loss | 21–2–1 |  Óscar Valdez |
TKO | 4 (12), 2:14 | 9 Apr 2016 |  MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
For vacant WBO–NABO featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Jesus Galicia |
MD | 10 | 9 Jan 2016 |  Centro Deportivo Boxing Unitres, Picanya, Spain |
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| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 |  Aldimar Silva Santos |
SD | 8 | 24 Oct 2015 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, US |
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| 21 | Loss | 19–1–1 |  Lee Selby |
TD | 8 (12), 1:00 | 30 May 2015 | The O2 Arena, London, England |
Lost IBF featherweight title; Ruled a unanimous TD after Gradovich sustained a cut from an accidental head clash |
| 20 | Draw | 19–0–1 |  Jayson Vélez |
SD | 12 | 29 Nov 2014 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, US |
Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Alex Miskirtchian |
UD | 12 | 31 May 2014 |  Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 |  Billy Dib |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:10 | 23 Nov 2013 | Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 |  Mauricio Javier Munoz |
UD | 12 | 27 Jul 2013 | Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR |
Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Billy Dib |
SD | 12 | 1 Mar 2013 | MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US |
Won IBF featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Willie Villanueva |
TKO | 7 (8), 2:03 | 6 Dec 2012 | The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | José Ángel Beranza |
UD | 8 | 13 Oct 2012 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Francisco Leal |
KO | 10 (10), 2:15 | 31 Mar 2012 | Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, US |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Robert Osiobe |
UD | 6 | 3 Feb 2012 | Texas Station, Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Robert DaLuz |
UD | 8 | 19 Aug 2011 | Horsehoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, US |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Aalan Martinez |
UD | 6 | 29 Apr 2011 | The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Francisco Reyes |
UD | 10 | 19 Mar 2011 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Tommy Atencio |
TKO | 4 (6), 1:59 | 17 Dec 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jesse Caradine |
UD | 6 | 3 Dec 2010 | World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, US |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Cordaro Simpkins |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:39 | 29 Oct 2010 | Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, US |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Steven Johnson |
TKO | 3 (6), 2:14 | 19 Sep 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Manuel Ortega |
UD | 4 | 19 Jun 2010 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Andrew Barnes |
TKO | 2 (4), 0:37 | 15 May 2010 | The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina, US |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Benjamin Rivera |
KO | 3 (4), 1:54 | 10 Apr 2010 | Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, US |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Travis Bedwell |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 19 Mar 2010 | Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, US |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Billy Dib |
IBF featherweight champion 1 March 2013 – 30 May 2015 |
Succeeded by Lee Selby |
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.
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