By Damien Acevedo

Undefeated Evgeny Gradovich (16-0, 8KOs) was flying high as he celebrated Friday's big victory over veteran Billy Dib (35-2) to capture the IBF featherweight championship at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. "Mexican Russian" Gradovich, 26-years-old, took the ESPN televised fight on a month's notice.