Comments Thread For: Gradovich vs. Selby Showdown is Eyed For Russia

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IBF featherweight champion Evgueny Gradovich (19-0-1, 9 KOs) is ready to honor his champion’s duties by taking on a mandatory challenger in his next fight, says the Russian’s manager Egis Klimas to Allboxing.ru.

Fresh off a spirited but a questionable draw against lanky Puerto-Rican Jayson Velez, Gradovich is ready to make the fifth defense of his belt against IBF #1 and WBO #5 contender Lee Selby (20-1, 8 KOs) of Wales.
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[Mick Higgs]

Lee seems very motivated right now, but this is going to be a tough one in Russia. Best of luck Taff!

[wiz1030]

i was wondering if Selby would still get his shot after the Gradovich Velez Draw. Looking forward to this one, just wish it was held in the west

[Mick Higgs]

I don't think he's ever fought @ home to a title defence in Russia is acceptable. However if the Sanigars could swing it for the UK I'd make the trip.

[No Tomorrow]

I like Gradovich, but don't know any thing about Selby past name recognition. Regardless I'll be tuning in

[PETUFF]

No we want a remacht with Velez! come on now !you scare

[Black Barty]

No we want a remacht with Velez! come on now !you scare

Why would he be scared? The draw was a fair result, but if anyone won that fight, it was Gradovich.

If Selby wins this, he's the real deal. Gradovich may not be as good as Loma or Walters, but he's a proven world class operator.

[dan_cov]

I like this fight. Not seen much of Gradovich but felt he edged his last fight after Valez (who looked fantastic for 3-4 rounds) faded a tad.

He looked pretty solid, good engine, decent all round really but nothing stuck out as great. Should be a good fight. May the best man win

[CANELOLUJAH]

hell yeah great match, the mexican russian been riding a series of luck he a over achiever like danny garcia.

[Eastcoast]

Klimas is delusional, this fight happens in the US or UK, Hearns won't let Selby goto Russia. Selby's favored by decision, going to Russia hurts that, plus there's more upside defending the title against Walters, Lomochenko, or Mares/Cruz than the extra cash involved for willingly going to Russia.