Wlodarczyk Palacios: Latest News, Articles & Breaking Stories

Photos: Wlodarczyk vs. Palacios II - War in Wroclaw

•13 years ago

Hala Stulecia, Wroclaw, Poland - WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (47-2-1, 33KOs) retained his title with a twelve round unanimous decision over mandatory challenger Francisco Palacios (21-2, 13KOs). The scores were 116-112, 117-112, 116-113. There were no knockdowns and it was pretty much an even fight with the champion getting the edge in most rounds. Palacios was lucky to survive the tenth round after getting in trouble. The champion won a controversial split decision over Palacios last April, also in Poland. Photos by Wilheim Springer/box-info.net

Wlodarczyk Decisions Palacios Once Again To Retain

Alexey Sukachev

•13 years ago

Highly ranked Polish light middleweight Damian Jonak (34-0-1, 21 KOs) has kicked off a small but notable night of boxing at Hala Stulecia in Wroclaw, Poland, with a wokmanlike six-round decision over young Hungarian Laszlo Fazekas (12-3-1, 9 KOs). WBA #3, WBC #5 and IBF #14 Jonak started slowly and was tagged several times in the first but then worked his way through an upset-minded opponent to earn unanimous scores from all the judges. Nevertheless, he needs to improve much in order to be competitive with the elit of 154lb weight class. On the other hand, Jonak is 29 and in a bad need of a step-up in the nearest future not to fall into obscurity without testing himself against top-tier opponents.

Burns, Wlodarczyk Bring Hometown Heat: Pre-Report Card

Cliff Rold

•13 years ago

by Cliff Rold - On a weekend where U.S. fans anticipate the replay of eleven long rounds and one really fast one, fan abroad are treated to two intriguing main events in the Lightweight and Cruiserweight divisions. In one, fans will be treated to a U.K. showdown between a talent well on the rise in recent years and a man trying to show he’s more than a bad knockout loss. In the other, a challenger attempts to avenge what looked like a win but was not. It’s a full day of boxing exhibiting one place where globalization can be called nothing but a success. Let’s go to the report cards.

Photos: Wlodarczyk vs. Palacios Weigh-In in Wroclaw

Boxing Photos

•13 years ago

Wroclaw, Poland - The weight are in for the big rematch in Poland. WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof “ El Diablo” Wlodarczyk (46-2, 33 KO) weighed in at 199-pounds, whil mandatory challenger Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios was 195-pounds. The rematch was ordered after the champion won a close and somewhat controversial twelve round decision over Palacios last year.

Palacios Confident of Revenge in The Wlodarczyk Rematch

BoxingScene Staff

•13 years ago

ORLANDO, Fla.—World Boxing Coucil No. 1-ranked cruiserweight Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios will receive his long-awaited rematch against Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk when they square off on Sept. 22 in Wroclaw, Poland. Palacios (21-1, 13 KOs), a proud Puerto Rican puncher who was raised in Bayamon and now lives in Orlando, made his first appearance in a world championship fight against Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 33 KOs) on April 2, 2011. The fight took place in Wlodarczyk’s native Poland.

Palacios Fuming as Wlodarczyk Rematch Still Not Done

Phil D. Jay

•13 years ago

Francisco Palacios has reacted angrily to a statement made by WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk’s promoter as the two fighters attempt to finalize a rematch on September 22nd in Poland.

Team Wlodarczyk Dispute Palacios' Contract Claim

Luke Furman

•13 years ago

The rematch is still not set for the 22nd of September at the Centennial Hall in Wroclaw. Earlier, it was reported that WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 33 KOs) signed a contract to face Francisco Palacios (21-1, 13 KOs) of Puerto Rico in a mandatory rematch.

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Wlodarczyk vs. Palacios Rematch Heading To Sept. 22

Luke Furman

•14 years ago

On the 22nd of September at the Centennial Hall in Wroclaw, WBC crusierweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 33 KOs) will defend his title against Francisco Palacios (21-1, 13 KOs) of Puerto Rico in a mandatory rematch. They first met last April in Bydgoszcz, with the champion winning a controversial split decision. The WBC ordered a rematch at last December's annual convention.

Krzysztof Wlodarczyk Eyes Palacios Rematch in September

Luke Furman

•14 years ago

According to WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (46-2, 33KOs), a rematch with Puerto Rico's Francisco Palacios (21-1, 13KOs) is being negotiated for a date in September. The champion won a close split decision over Palacios last April in Poland. The WBC saw some issues with the scoring, as many felt Palacios had done enough to win, and ordered the two boxers to face each other again.

Wlodarczyk Could Vacate His Crown Over WBC's Order

Luke Furman

•14 years ago

Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 3KOs) may vacate his WBC cruiserweight champion after the World Boxing Council issued an ordered last week, which mandated an immediate rematch with Francisco Palacios of Puerto Rico. The Polish champion defeated Palacios earlier this year by way of split decision. Wlodarczyk recently scored an eye-catching knockout over Australian star Danny Green, and now there are several lucrative opportunities at his feet - including a possible fight with IBO king Antonio Tarver.