Evgeny Gradovich

Evgeny Pavlovich Gradovich (Russian: Евгений Павлович Градович; born 7 August 1986) is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2010 to 2017, and held the IBF featherweight title from 2013 to 2015.[1][2]

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Pavlovich and the family name is Gradovich.

Evgeny Gradovich
Евгений Градович
Gradovich in 2016
Statistics
Real nameEvgeny Pavlovich Gradovich
Nickname(s)
  • El Ruso Mexicano
    ("The Mexican Russian")
  • Mini Destructor
Weight(s)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Reach170 cm (67 in)
NationalityRussian
Born (1986-08-07) 7 August 1986
Igrim, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins23
Wins by KO9
Losses2
Draws1

Amateur career

During his amateur career in Russia, Gradovich compiled a record of 127 wins and 23 losses, and made it on the Russian national 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 first 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
Professional record summary
26 fights 23 wins 2 losses
By knockout 9 1
By decision 14 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Win 23–2–1 Hugo Berrio MD 12 5 May 2017 Palace of Sporting Games, Yekaterinburg, Russia Won WBA Inter-Continental and vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles
25 Win 22–2–1 Eusebio Osejo SD 10 9 Sep 2016 Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia
24 Loss 21–2–1 Óscar Valdez TKO 4 (12), 2:14 9 Apr 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, 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
22 Win 20–1–1 Aldimar Silva Santos SD 8 24 Oct 2015 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, US
21 Loss 19–1–1 Lee Selby TD 8 (12), 1:00 30 May 2015 The O2 Arena, London, England Lost IBF featherweight title;
Unanimous TD after Gradovich was 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, Ledyard, Connecticut, US Won IBF featherweight title
15 Win 15–0 Willie Villanueva TKO 7 (8), 2:03 6 Dec 2012 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, US
14 Win 14–0 José Ángel Beranza UD 8 13 Oct 2012 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US
13 Win 13–0 Francisco Leal KO 10 (10), 2:15 31 Mar 2012 Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, US
12 Win 12–0 Robert Osiobe UD 6 3 Feb 2012 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, US
11 Win 11–0 Robert DaLuz UD 8 19 Aug 2011 Horsehoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, US
10 Win 10–0 Aalan Martinez UD 6 29 Apr 2011 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US
9 Win 9–0 Francisco Reyes UD 10 19 Mar 2011 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US
8 Win 8–0 Tommy Atencio TKO 4 (6), 1:59 17 Dec 2010 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
7 Win 7–0 Jesse Caradine UD 6 3 Dec 2010 World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, US
6 Win 6–0 Cordaro Simpkins TKO 5 (6), 1:39 29 Oct 2010 Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
5 Win 5–0 Steven Johnson TKO 3 (6), 2:14 19 Sep 2010 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
4 Win 4–0 Manuel Ortega UD 4 19 Jun 2010 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US
3 Win 3–0 Andrew Barnes TKO 2 (4), 0:37 15 May 2010 The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
2 Win 2–0 Benjamin Rivera KO 3 (4), 1:54 10 Apr 2010 Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Travis Bedwell TKO 1 (4), 1:55 19 Mar 2010 Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, US

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. Boxing News | New Faces: Evgeny Gradovich Archived 1 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Fightnews.com (24 March 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  4. BoxRec Boxing Records Archived 16 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Boxrec.com (29 April 2011). Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
  5. Songalia, Ryan (2 March 2013). "Gradovich ends Dib & 50 Cent". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  6. 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.
  7. Scott Christ. "Fists of Gold II results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates, retains IBF featherweight title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  8. Scott Christ (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs Rios live streaming results: Evgeny Gradovich dominates and stops Billy Dib in rematch". Bad Left Hook.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Hugo Berrio		 WBA Inter-Continental
super bantamweight champion
5 May 2017 – 20 December 2017
Retired		 Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Cesar Juarez		 WBO Inter-Continental
super bantamweight champion
5 May 2017 – 20 December 2017
Retired
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Billy Dib		 IBF featherweight champion
1 March 2013 – 30 May 2015		 Succeeded by
Lee Selby
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