(MAY 9) #1-rated IBF
Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Champion Elena Gradinar
is calling out the rest of her division’s best.
The undefeated 27-year-old, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, was
last seen dominating former world champion Olivia Gerula in
March. She has now set her sights on IBF Champion Jennifer Han
and the top-rated female fighters in the featherweight division.
“I am very honored to have the
Inter-Continental Title and be their number-one featherweight
contender,” said Gradinar. “I want to demonstrate the true
definition of a top contender and, soon, I believe a world
champion by fighting the very best in every fight. This is a
great time and space for women’s boxing and I am happy to be
making my mark in this day and age.”
Based on her heavily decorated amateur career, Gradinar attained
the designation of Sport Master of Russia in her homeland and
has made quite a name for herself overseas. The goal, however,
is for her to begin to make an impact in the US.
Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says Gradinar’s time has come.
“Elena Gradinar has shown consistent improvement in her game and
is one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. With
woman’s boxing making huge strides, I believe that Elena will
win a world title in the near future and make her US debut on a
platform for boxing fans to see the high level of her talents.
Salita says his phone is always on if representatives of any of
the world’s top female featherweights are interested in stepping
up.
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About Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a
professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need
for a promotional entity to feature boxing's best young
prospects and established contenders in North America and around
the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television
networks including Showtime, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports
Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in
recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters
opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions
looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight
fans around the globe.
