Evgeny Gradovich


Evgeny Pavlovich Gradovich is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2010 to 2017, and held the IBF featherweight title from 2013 to 2015.

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.

Professional career

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

IBF featherweight champion

On 1 March 2013, Gradovich scored an upset win over Billy Dib to take his IBF Featherweight Championship. This bout was televised on ESPN2. In June 2013, Gradovich successfully made first title defence by defeating Argentine Mauricio Munoz in a one-sided contest. 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win23–2–1Hugo BerrioMD125 May 2017Palace of Sporting Games, Yekaterinburg, RussiaWon WBA Inter-Continental and vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles
25Win22–2–1Eusebio OsejoSD109 Sep 2016Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia
24Loss21–2–1Óscar ValdezTKO4, 2:149 Apr 2016MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USFor vacant NABO featherweight title
23Win21–1–1Jesus Galicia109 Jan 2016Centro Deportivo Boxing Unitres, Picanya, Spain
22Win20–1–1Aldimar Silva SantosSD824 Oct 2015CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, US
21Loss19–1–1Lee Selby8, 1:0030 May 2015The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost IBF featherweight title;
Unanimous TD: Gradovich cut from an accidental head clash
20Draw19–0–1Jayson VélezSD1229 Nov 2014CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USRetained IBF featherweight title
19Win19–0Alex MiskirtchianUD1231 May 2014Cotai Arena, Macau, SARRetained IBF featherweight title
18Win18–0Billy DibTKO9, 1:1023 Nov 2013Cotai Arena, Macau, SARRetained IBF featherweight title
17Win17–0Mauricio Javier MunozUD1227 Jul 2013Cotai Arena, Macau, SARRetained IBF featherweight title
16Win16–0Billy Dib121 Mar 2013MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, Connecticut, USWon IBF featherweight title
15Win15–0Willie VillanuevaTKO7, 2:036 Dec 2012The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, US
14Win14–0José Ángel BeranzaUD813 Oct 2012Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US
13Win13–0Francisco LealKO10, 2:1531 Mar 2012Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, US
12Win12–0Robert OsiobeUD63 Feb 2012Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, US
11Win11–0Robert DaLuzUD819 Aug 2011Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, US
10Win10–0Aalan MartinezUD629 Apr 2011Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US
9Win9–0Francisco ReyesUD1019 Mar 2011Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US
8Win8–0Tommy AtencioTKO4, 1:5917 Dec 2010UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
7Win7–0Jesse CaradineUD63 Dec 2010World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, US
6Win6–0Cordaro SimpkinsTKO5, 1:3929 Oct 2010Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
5Win5–0Steven JohnsonTKO3, 2:1419 Sep 2010UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
4Win4–0Manuel Ortega419 Jun 2010Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US
3Win3–0Andrew BarnesTKO2, 0:3715 May 2010The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
2Win2–0Benjamin Rivera3, 1:5410 Apr 2010Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, US
1Win1–0Travis Bedwell1, 1:5519 Mar 2010Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, US