Wizardry: Palacios overcomes layoff to dominateMendoza!

 

Orlando, FL (September 21, 2014) – Cruiserweight star Francisco “Wizard” Palacios looked masterful in dominating hard-hitting contender Epifanio Mendoza of Colombia over eight rounds yesterday evening at the Mela Room in Orlando, FL.

 

Inactive for two years due to promotional difficulties, Palacios surprisingly showed no ring rust. Throughout the contest, the Orlando based Puerto Rican used his technical skills and ring generalship to control Mendoza.

 

Scores were 80-71 three times.

 

With the victory, Palacios, who co-promoted the card under the Worldwide Elite Entertainment banner, ups his professional ledger to 22-2 with 13 KO’s. Mendoza is now 39-19-1 (34 KO’s).

 

“I’m happy with my performance and want to thank my new trainer John Scully for helping me stay sharp,” said Palacios. “This was an excellent opponent for me to comeback against because Mendoza is no joke and I’m setting my sights at getting another world title shot in the near future.”

 

UNDERCARD RESULTS:

 

Heavyweights: Mike Marrone UD6 Robert Dunston

 

Middleweights: Moises Carrasquillo TKO2 Jesus Cruz

 

Super Featherweights: Joshua Pagan UD4 Cesar Cisneros

 

Super Middleweights: James McGirt JR TKO2 Rahman Yusubov

 

Super Featherweights: Adrian Perez TKO4 John Willoughby

 

 Super Middleweights: Lorenzo Ramos KO1 Patrick Thomas

 

Palacios to face Knockout Artist Mendoza September 20!

 

Orlando, FL (September 2, 2014) – Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios will have a tough task at hand when he comes off a two year layoff to battle heavy-handed Epifanio Mendoza September 20 at the Mela Room in Orlando, FL.

 

Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia and currently based in Miami, FL, Mendoza has 39 victories, 34 of which came by way of knockout. In 2011, he scored a major upset when he knocked out highly regarded and undefeated Olympian Carlos Negron inside of three rounds. Prior to that, he scored first round knockouts over unbeatens Tukonbo Olajaide and Ruben Williams. A true ring warrior, Mendoza’s also battled world champions Chad Dawson, Jeff Lacy and Beibut Shumenov along with BJ Flores, Lateef Kayode, Rakim Chakhiev, Umberto Savigne, Amir Mansour, Sullivan Barrera, Yunier Dorticos and Jordan Shimmell.

 

“Epifanio Mendoza is a very dangerous opponent and some are questioning why I’m taking on such a risky guy when I’ve been out of the ring for two years,” said Palacios, an Orlando resident who is now training under the watchful eye of John Scully. “My goal is to win a cruiserweight championship next year and facing a tough challenge in my comeback fight should show everybody how serious I am about making it to the top.”

 

Palacios, 21-2 (13 KO’s), and Mendoza meet for the USBU cruiserweight belt in the eight round main event of World Wide Elite Entertainment’s “The Comeback”.

 

Promoted by World Wide Elite Entertainment, tickets to “The Comeback” are $25 for general admission, $45 to sit ringside and $500 for VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included. They’re on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party hosted by DJ Erick at the Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail inOrlando.

 

Fans can follow and interact with Francisco on Twitter @Wizardpalacios.

 

About World Wide Elite Entertainment:

 

Founded in 2014 by noted boxer Francisco Palacios and Alejandra Quintero, World Wide Elite Entertainment’s a full-service promotional firm with the goal is to right many of boxing’s wrongs. Their focal point will be guiding talented but misled fighters that weren’t provided fair opportunities in the past due to managerial or promotional issues. For more information, go toshowentertainment.org or facebook.com/pages/World-Wide-Elite-Entertainment/530432297086225.

Talent rich undercard to support Palacios Comeback!

 

Two Olympians and former title contender highlight big undercard!

 

 

Orlando, FL (August 25, 2014) – World Wide Elite Entertainment has put together a talent-rich undercard to support the return of top cruiserweight Francisco Palacios.

 

Dubbed as “The Comeback”, Palacios is fighting in the 8 round main event while also serving as a co-promoter of the Saturday, September 20 card.

 

Tickets are $25 for general admission, $45 to sit ringside and $500 for VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included. They’re on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party hosted by DJ Erick at the Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.

 

Contender Mike Marrone of Vero Beach, FL enters the squared circle for the first time since 2011 when he battles fellow Floridian Sam “Slam Bam” Tillman of Bradenton in a six round heavyweight contest. Marrone, 20-4 (15 KO’s), fought Guillermo Jones for the WBA cruiserweight belt in 2011, but was stopped in the sixth round by his supremely talented foe. In Tillman’s last bout, he upset Moises Droz via third round knockout and is confident he’ll score another big victory on the 20^th.

 

2008 Olympian Carlos Negron looks for his third straight knockout victory against an opponent to be announced in a six round heavyweight scrap. The heralded Negron’s got an excellent 15-1 professional ledger with 11 wins by knockout and has his sights set on becoming the next world champion from the boxing-rich commonwealth ofPuerto Rico.

 

With only one fighter under his belt, 2008 Cuban Olympian and undefeated middleweight Idel Torriente steps up to a six round bout when he faces durable veteran Joel Vargas of Kansas. The Miami-based Torriente, 1-0 (1 KO), has amateur wins against current world champion Nicholas Walters, unbeaten knockout artist Javier Fortuna and contender Abner Cotto amongst others. The iron-chinned Vargas forced Michael Finney, Emmanuel De Jesus, Enver Halili, Mark Salser and Dillon Cook to go the distance.

 

Local favorites James “Buddy” McGirt Jr, Christian Camacho, Jelame Garcia, Joshua Pagan and Lorenzo Ramos will also appear in separate four or six round matches.

 

“I’m very pleased with the undercard,” Palacios said. “Fans will not only get to see my comeback, but the return of Olympians, title contenders and undefeated prospects. The community has shown great interest in the card and we want to provide them with their money’s worth.”

 

Fans can follow and interact with Francisco on Twitter @Wizardpalacios.

 

About World Wide Elite Entertainment:

 

Founded in 2014 by noted boxer Francisco Palacios and Alejandra Quintero, World Wide Elite Entertainment’s a full-service promotional firm with the goal is to right many of boxing’s wrongs. Their focal point will be guiding talented but misled fighters that weren’t provided fair opportunities in the past due to managerial or promotional issues. For more information, go toshowentertainment.org or facebook.com/pages/World-Wide-Elite-Entertainment/530432297086225.

Palacios Teams Up with John Scully!

Orlando, FL (August 21, 2014) – Cruiserweight contender Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios is now training under the tutelage of John Scully.

 

Palacios, 21-2 (13 KO’s), returns to the squared circle after a 2 year layoff to face James Johnson for the USBU cruiserweight title in the 8 round main event of a card Saturday, September 20 at the Mela Room in his hometown of Orlando, FL.

 

Dubbed as the “Iceman”, Scully was 38-11 as a prizefighter, and is known as one of the most knowledgeable voices boxing. Since retiring from swapping punches in 2001 Scully’s trained world champions Chad Dawson and Jose Rivera, as well as contenders Mike Oliver, Matt Godfrey and Ray Oliveira amongst many others.

 

Palacios said of his new trainer, “I think John is going to get me to the next level and I’ve wanted to make it to the top since I was an amateur. I believe he’s the kind of trainer that can help in every aspect. I have a lot of faith in him and have only heard great things. I’m excited to have him as my head trainer.”

 

Scully is also upbeat about working with another top tier talent.

 

“I’ve known Francisco (since he was an amateur). I’m looking forward to working with him. We’d crossed paths numerous times and he’s been working out at the gym I train guys out of. He’s a hard worker and I think this will be a good fit. We had a nice talk comparing philosophies and he seems on board. He has a name and a good amateur background. I am going to do my best for him and if he still has the desire to make it to the top I believe we’ll get there.”

 

Promoted by World Wide Elite Entertainment, tickets are $25 for general admission, $45 to sit ringside and $500 for VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included. They’re on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party hosted by DJ Erick at the Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.

 

Details about undercard bouts, including multiple Olympians, contenders and locals, will be announced in the coming days.

 

This special fight card takes place at the elegant Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail inOrlando 25 dollar general admission, $45 ringside and $500 VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included are on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party at the Mela Room hosted by DJ Erick.

 

Fans can follow and interact with Francisco on Twitter @Wizardpalacios.

 

About World Wide Elite Entertainment:

 

Founded in 2014 by noted boxer Francisco Palacios and Alejandra Quintero, World Wide Elite Entertainment’s a full-service promotional firm with the goal is to right many of boxing’s wrongs. Their focal point will be guiding talented but misled fighters that weren’t provided fair opportunities in the past due to managerial or promotional issues. For more information, go to showentertainment.org or facebook.com/pages/World-Wide-Elite-Entertainment/530432297086225.

 

Contact: Matt Yanofsky (World Wide Elite Entertainment Publicist): 551-206-0578 and @kopublicity

Palacios to Promote and Headline September 20 in Orlando!

 

 

Orlando, FL (July 16, 2014) – Former two time world title challenger and top rated cruiserweight Francisco “Wizard” Palacios makes his long-awaited return to the ring Saturday, September 20 but in a different role than the average fighter.

 

Tired of empty promises along with fights falling apart, Palacios founded World Wide Elite Entertainment last month and is playing the role of main event fighter as well as promoter of “The Comeback”.

 

This special fight card takes place at the elegant Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando 25 dollar general admission, $45 ringside and $500 VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included are on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party at the Mela Room hosted by DJ Eric.

 

Palacios has an excellent 21-2 record with 13 victories coming by way of knockout. The Orlando based Puerto Rican holds knockout victories over fellow title contenders Louis Azille and Luis Pineda but was on the wrong end of two controversial decisions in the home country of WBC champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. Unfortunately, promotional and managerial issues kept him out of the ring since September 2012.

 

His opponent will be announced shortly.

 

In the co-main event, contender Rowland Bryant of Almonte Springs, FL battles an opponent to be named. Bryant, 18-3 (12 KO’s), scored a massive upset a few years back, knocking out iron-chinned Librado Andrade inside of three rounds. A victory on the 20^th could move him back into contention.

 

In separate undercard bouts, world title challenger Mike Marrone, Contender Season 4 Alum Alfredo Escalera Jr. and 2008 Cuban Olympian Idel Torriente will all face opponents TBA.

 

“This is a new venture for me and something that I need at this point in my career,” said Palacios. “I fought twice for a world title and won my first 20 pro fights, only to have politics put me on the sidelines. As a promoter, I’m not only going to get myself back in the title picture but also assist other fighters that were mistreated in the past.

 

Fans can follow and interact with Francisco on Twitter @Wizardpalacios.

 

About World Wide Elite Entertainment:

 

Founded in 2014 by noted boxer Francisco Palacios and Alejandra Quintero, World Wide Elite Entertainment’s a full-service promotional firm with the goal is to right many of boxing’s wrongs. Their focal point will be guiding talented but misled fighters that weren’t provided fair opportunities in the past due to managerial or promotional issues. For more information, go towweliteentertainment.com

WORLD RANKED CRUISERWEIGHT BJ FLORES WAITS THE WINNER OF TODAY’S FRAGOMENI – BRANCO WINNER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2012)—World Ranked Cruiserweight contender BJ Flores will be keeping a close eye on Italy today as he is line to meet the winner of the WBC Silver Belt fight between fellow Italians Giacobbe Fragomeni and Silvio Branco.

The fight will be a battle of world champions as Fragomeni (29-3-1, 12 KO’s) and Branco (62-10-2, 37 KO’s) not only compete for the belt by a lofty position in the WBC rankings.

Flores currently sits at number four in the WBC knows that he may end of facing the winner for a chance at the world title.

“As it looks now, I will be able to get the winner in an elimination bout”, said Flores.

“The WBC mandated champion Krzystof Wlodarczyk and Francisco Palacios to rematch and that probably wont happen for a few months and that should up nicely for me to fight the winner of Saturday’s fight and then with a victory I will get the winner of the world title fight”

“I have been the most active Cruiserweight as I have fought three times in a six month period and I feel that my ranking is a reward for that”, said Flores, who sports a record of 27-1-1 with seventeen knockouts.

“I am working hard to improve and get faster and stronger. My timing is back and I now feel ready for the top cruisers in the world. I look forward to facing either Fragomeni or Branco in a big fight that will set up a championship fight.”

“Also I will be in camp with Floyd Mayweather helping him prepare for his May 5th title defense against Miguel Cotto. I am Staying in great shape in the meantime. I love training and love how things are going right now”

“I have been very busy training and broadcasting and right now my confidence is sky high and I just want to be able to fight for the world title before the year is out”

BJ Flores is ranked number-three by the WBO, number-four by the WBC, number-seven by the WBA & number-fourteen by the IBF and can be seen next Saturday night as part of the broadcast team on NBC Sports Network that will call the Zab Judah – Vernon Paris IBF Jr. Welterweight elimination bout from Brooklyn, New York.