Evgeny Gradovich

Evgeny Pavlovich Gradovich (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.

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.