Evgeny Gradovich (19-0-1, 9 KOs) vs Jayson Velez (22-0-1, 16 KOs) Gradovich dominates Velez, settles for a draw, retains IBF Title Featherweight IBF Champion, Evgeny Gradovich has to settle for a disputed draw against game challenger, Jayson Velez Gradovich showing good head movement as looks to catch Velez after Velez steps away from the inside. Velez is pumping his … [Read more...]
Terence Crawford Dominant in Decision Over Ray Beltran
CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska-- WBO lightweight champion, Terence Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs) put on a brilliant performance and scored a one-sided unanimous decision over Ray Beltran (29-7-1, 17 KOs) by scores of 119-109, 119-109, and 120-108. On the undercard, IBF featherweight champ Evgeny Gradovich (19-0-1, 9 KOs) and Jayson Velez (22-0-1, 16 KOs) fought to … [Read more...]
(Photos) Weights from Crawford-Beltran in Omaha
Terence "Bud" Crawford 135 Raymundo Beltran 134.8 Crawford- "It feels good to be at home. All my fans and viewers, expect a good show. This will be my last bout at 135, 140 is up next" Beltran-"My preparation was good, Crawford is a good champion. [I'm going to] do what I have to do to win the fight and bring the belt home" Evgeny Gradovich 126 Jayson Valez … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]
Gradovich-Velez Added to Crawford-Beltran Undercard
Added to the November 29 Terence Crawford-Raymundo Beltran undercard in Omaha, Nebraska will be an IBF featherweight title fight featuring defending champ Evgeny Gradovich (19-0, 9 KOs) putting his belt on the line against Puerto Rico’s Jayson Velez (22-0, 16 KOs). This will be the fourth title defense for Russia's Gradovich, who carries the nickname of "The Russian Mexican" … [Read more...]