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Francisco Palacios

b. 1977

Puerto Rican boxer

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About Francisco Palacios

Born 1977. Francisco Palacios is an American boxer.

Francisco Palacios (born 25 May 1977) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the WBC cruiserweight title in 2011.

Personal life

Palacios was born in the Bronx, New York but moved to Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at the age of 3. Before he took up boxing, Palacios played college basketball on a scholarship at North Carolina Central University.

Amateur career From 2000 to 2004 Palacios fought as an amateur boxer and had 70 matches.

Professional career

On April 2, 2011, Palacios fought in Bydgoszcz against Krzysztof Włodarczyk. Palacios fought for the WBC cruiserweight title, but he lost by split decision after a 12-rounded bout. Scorecards were 115–113, 113-116 and 112–118.

In his fight in September 2012, he again lost to WÅ‚odarczyk, by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

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Important facts

Born
25 May 1977, The Bronx
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Francisco Palacios?

Puerto Rican boxer

When was Francisco Palacios born?

Francisco Palacios was born on 25 May 1977 in The Bronx.

What is Francisco Palacios's occupation?

Francisco Palacios is a boxer.

What nationality is Francisco Palacios?

Francisco Palacios is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Palacios

· Wikidata: Q5483780

· DBpedia: Francisco Palacios (boxer)

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