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...]
Lee Selby to call out Gradovich-Velez winner
WBC International Featherweight champ, Lee Selby, is in Omaha, Nebraska to take in the IBF Featherweight Championship fight between Evgeny Gradovich and Jayson Velez. Selby, 20-1 8 KO's, is coming off a TKO 9 over Joel Bunker on October 11th. Selby also holds the British and European featherweight titles. Selby, the IBF's #1 contender, plans on calling out the winner of … [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...]
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...]