Juan Palacios (boxer)

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Juan Palacios
Born
Juan Ramon Palacios Perez

(1980-08-31) August 31, 1980 (age 43)
Other namesEl Exterminador
Statistics
Weight(s) minimumweight
Stance orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses11
Draws2
No contests1

Juan Palacios (born August 31, 1980) is a boxer from Managua, Nicaragua, with a professional record of 29 wins and 9 losses. He is the former WBC Interim Minimumweight Champion, winning the vacant title against Omar Soto of Puerto Rico on August 2, 2008, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. On November 27, 2009, he lost his title in a unification match against WBC Champion Oleydong Sithsamerchai.

Professional boxing record

43 fights29 wins11 losses
By knockout225
By decision76
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss29–11–2 (1)Ariel LopezTKO4 (8), 2:1120 Feb 2021Escape Ballroom, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
42Loss29–10–2(1)Alexis ZazuetaTKO1 (6), 2:2321 Feb 2020Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
41Loss29–9–2 (1) Alexandru Marin TKO2 (8), 2:2112 Aug 2017Masonic Temple, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
40Loss29–8–2 (1) Carlos Castro UD822 Apr 2017 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
39Loss29–7–2 (1)Jose MartinezTKO1 (8), 2:466 Aug 2016Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico
38Loss29–6–2 (1)Jose CorderoMD831 Oct 2015Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
37Loss29–5–2 (1)Alexander TaylorUD817 Jul 2015Centro Recreativo Edgardo Corea, Nagarote, Nicaragua
36Draw29–4–2 (1)Alcides MartinezSD823 May 2015Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
35Loss29–4–1 (1)Guillermo OrtizUD821 Mar 2015Escuela de Danza, Managua, Nicaragua
34Draw29–3–1 (1)Nerys EspinozaSD826 May 2012Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
33Win29–3 (1) Armando Torres TKO9 (12), 1:5913 Aug 2011Centro Internacional Acapulco, Acapulco, MexicoRetained WBA interim minimumweight title
32Win28–3 (1) Sammy Gutiérrez UD1221 May 2011 San Martín Texmelucan, MexicoWon WBA interim minimumweight title
31Win27–3 (1)Luis Carlos LeonUD1125 Nov 2010 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin minimumweight title
30Loss26–3 (1) Oleydong Sithsamerchai MD1227 Nov 2009 Future Park Rangsit, Rangsit, ThailandFor WBC minimumweight title
29Win26–2 (1)Erik RamirezTKO10 (12)13 Jun 2009Centro Banamex, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC interim minimumweight title
28Win25–2 (1) Teruo Misawa TKO7 (12), 2:287 Nov 2008Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, ChinaRetained WBC interim minimumweight title
27Win24–2 (1)Omar SotoTKO10 (12), 1:132 Aug 2008 Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto RicoWon vacant WBC interim minimumweight title
26Win23–2 (1)Giovany RayoKO2 (8)26 May 2007Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
25Win22–2 (1)David SalablancaKO3 (8), 2:4731 Mar 2007Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
24Win21–2 (1)Gabriel RamirezUD1029 Jul 2006Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
23Win20–2 (1) Ganigan López UD1018 Mar 2006Hotel Plaza Maya, Managua, Nicaragua
22Win19–2 (1)Ezequiel AguirreTKO8 (10), 2:2910 Dec 2005Gran Casino Rodeo, Tipitapa, Nicaragua
21Win18–2 (1)Christian GomezKO3 (10), 2:3729 Oct 2005Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
20Win17–2 (1)Francisco MezaTKO1 (10)2 Sep 2005Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
19Win16–2 (1)Erick AguileraKO5 (10)30 Dec 2004Esso-Rubenia Parqueo, Managua, Nicaragua
18Win15–2 (1)Juan AlvarezKO3 (10)30 Oct 2004Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
17Win14–2 (1)Ezequiel AguirreUD1031 Jul 2004Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
16Win13–2 (1)Genaro AguirreTKO5 (10)17 Oct 2003Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
15Win12–2 (1)Jose MartinezTKO6 (10)22 May 2003Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
14Loss11–2 (1) José Antonio Aguirre SD1219 Oct 2002Palenque de Gallos, Villahermosa, MexicoFor WBC minimumweight title
13Win11–1 (1)Oscar MurilloUD1225 May 2002Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBC Latino light flyweight title
12Win10–1 (1)Pedro BlandonKO4 (8)27 Oct 2001Managua, Nicaragua
11Win9–1 (1)Nerys EspinozaKO7 (10)13 Sep 2001Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win8–1 (1)Pedro BlandonKO4 (8)25 May 2001Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win7–1 (1)Benito RojasTKO3 (8)24 Feb 2001Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
8NC6–1 (1)Luis SandovalNC3 (10)8 Dec 2000Hotel Intercontinental, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win6–1Carlos FajardoUD105 Aug 2000Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win5–1Vidal CernaKO8 (12), 2:3311 Mar 2000Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant Nicaraguan minimumweight title
5Loss4–1Ernesto CastroRTD8 (12), 3:009 Oct 1999Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, NicaraguaFor vacant WBA Fedecentro minimumweight title
4Win4–0Roger GonzalezKO1 (8)24 Jul 1999Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3Win3–0Raul FloresKO1 (6)15 May 1999Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
2Win2–0Ricardo ZavalaKO1 (6)24 Apr 1999 San José, Costa Rica
1Win1–0Benito RojasTKO5 (6)27 Feb 1999Gimnasio La Salle, Managua, Nicaragua
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Wandee Singwangcha
WBC minimumweight champion
Interim title

August 2, 2008 November 27, 2009
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Preceded by WBA minimumweight champion
Interim title

May 21, 2011 August 12, 2011
Stripped (title lost on the scales)
Vacant
Title next held by
Paipharob Kokietgym


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