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 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