{"id":774429,"date":"2026-07-02T01:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/774429\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T01:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:08:29","slug":"wbc-special-preview-bruce-carrington-vs-rene-palacios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/774429\/","title":{"rendered":"WBC Special Preview – Bruce Carrington vs Rene Palacios"},"content":{"rendered":"

WBC Special Preview \u2013 Bruce Carrington vs Rene Palacios<\/p>\n

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WBC Featherweight Championship<\/p>\n

Bruce Carrington vs Rene Palacios<\/p>\n

Wolstein Center<\/p>\n

Ohio, Cleveland, USA<\/p>\n

July 4th, 2026<\/p>\n

USA: TNT | International: DAZN<\/p>\n

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Top Rank Presents:<\/p>\n

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BRUCE CARRINGTON
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\nRENE PALACIOS<\/p>\n

Nationality: USA
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\nNationality: Mexican<\/p>\n

Date of Birth: April 17th, 1997
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\nDate of Birth: March 21st, 2001<\/p>\n

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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\nBirthplace: Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

Residence:\u00a0 Brooklyn, New York, USA
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\nResidence: Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

Age: 29
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\nAge: 25<\/p>\n

Alias: Shu Shu
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\nAlias: Zurdo<\/p>\n

Record: 17-0; 10 KO\u00b4s
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\nRecord: 19-0-0, 10 KO\u00b4s<\/p>\n

KO Ratio: 58.82%
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\nKO Ratio: 52.63 %<\/p>\n

Stance: Orthodox
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\nStance: Southpaw<\/p>\n

Rounds: 103
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\nRounds: 88<\/p>\n

World title fights: 2 (2-0-0; 1 KO)
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\nWorld Title Fights: 0<\/p>\n

Manager: Self Managed
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\nManager: Roberto Diaz<\/p>\n

Promoter: Top Rank
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\nPromoter: Pro Box<\/p>\n

Trainer: Kay Koroma
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\nTrainer:\u00a0 Franco Gabaldon<\/p>\n

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Major Achievements<\/p>\n

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WBC Champion<\/p>\n

BRUCE CARRINGTON<\/p>\n

Current WBC Featherweight Champion<\/p>\n

Undefeated with 17 wins<\/p>\n

Interim WBC Featherweight. 2025<\/p>\n

NABF Featherweight. 2024- 2025<\/p>\n

3 Defenses<\/p>\n

New York Golden Gloves Champion. 2019<\/p>\n

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Challenger<\/p>\n

RENE PALACIOS<\/p>\n

WBC #10 Featherweight<\/p>\n

Undefeated with 19 wins<\/p>\n

NABF Featherweight Champion. 2025<\/p>\n

Americas Regional Champion. 2023<\/p>\n

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\nWBC Featherweight Top Fights<\/p>\n

Eder Jofre vs. Vicente Saldivar \u2013 October 21st, 1973 Winner: Jofre KO4. A tactical fight between two of the greatest featherweights in history. It ended with a vicious body shot from Jofre. Edder Jofre was 37 years old.<\/p>\n

Ruben Olivares vs. Bobby Chacon 2 \u2013 June 20th, 1975 Winner: Olivares TKO2. An explosive shootout in California where the Mexican legend Olivares dropped Chacon twice with devastating left hooks. Chacon was the rising superstar and massive favorite, but Olivares\u2019 veteran power completely shocked the arena in under six minutes.<\/p>\n

Salvador Sanchez vs. Wilfredo Gomez \u2013 August 21st, 1981 Winner: Sanchez TKO8. Gomez entered as a feared \u201cMexican killer,\u201d but Sanchez shocked him with a first-round knockdown. The champion delivered a flawless counterpunching clinic until the referee stopped the fight in the eighth.<\/p>\n

Salvador Sanchez vs. Azumah Nelson \u2013 July 21st, 1982 Winner: Sanchez TKO15. A brutal, exhausting war where the legend to be Nelson took the legendary champion to the absolute limit. Curiously, this was Sanchez\u2019s final fight before his tragic passing.<\/p>\n

Azumah Nelson vs. Wilfredo Gomez \u2013 December 12th, 1984 Winner: Nelson KO11. A dramatic slugfest in Puerto Rico where Nelson weathered an early storm to systematically break down the local idol. Nelson took the fight on short notice but silenced the crowd by knocking Gomez out.<\/p>\n

Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales 2 \u2013 June 22nd, 2002 Winner: Barrera UD12. A furious rematch filled with bad blood and nonstop combinations where Barrera boxed beautifully to edge a close decision.<\/p>\n

Erik Morales vs. Paulie Ayala \u2013 November 16th, 2002 Winner: Morales UD12. Erik used his superior reach and powerful combinations to outbox the relentless former champion in a highly competitive battle.<\/p>\n

Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Abner Mares \u2013 August 24th, 2013 Winner: Gonzalez KO1. One of the most shocking upsets of the decade; Gonzalez landed a perfect, devastating left hook just seconds into the fight. Mares was an undefeated, top pound-for-pound star.<\/p>\n

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Jhonny Gonzalez \u2013 March 28th, 2015 Winner: Russell Jr. TKO4. Russell Jr. completely overwhelmed the veteran Mexican, dropping him three times. This dominant win established Russell Jr.\u2019s nearly 7-year reign.<\/p>\n

Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball \u2013 March 8th, 2024 Result: Draw SD12. A wild clash of styles where the towering Vargas controlled the early rounds, but the short, relentless Ball roared back with two dramatic late knockdowns.<\/p>\n

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\nGeneral Information <\/p>\n

The WBC has recognized 48 world champions, five of whom have managed to regain the title: Vicente Saldivar (Mexico), Jose Legra (Cuba-Spain), Erik Morales (Mexico), Injin Chi (Korea), and Jhonny Gonzalez (Mexico).<\/p>\n

A total of 135 WBC featherweight world title fights have been held throughout the history of the organization.<\/p>\n

For the Carrington vs. Palacios bout, the WBC will present the historic \u201cIndependence Belt\u201d to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.<\/p>\n

There have been 154 total bouts between Mexico and the United States in WBC history, with the following breakdown:<\/p>\n

Mexico: 96<\/p>\n

USA: 53<\/p>\n

Draws: 5<\/p>\n

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The WBC \u201cIndependence Belt\u201d<\/p>\n

The World Boxing Council proudly announces the creation of the \u201cIndependence Belt,\u201d an unprecedented work of art commemorating the historic 250th anniversary of the United States of America this July 4th.<\/p>\n

With this special edition, the WBC pays tribute to the most influential nation in boxing history. The U.S. is the undisputed epicentre of global pugilism, having produced the most world champions and hosted the sport\u2019s most legendary fights. Since the days of pioneer John L. Sullivan, America\u2019s spirit of freedom has been forged by an unparalleled lineage of ring titans, including:<\/p>\n

Jack Johnson: The first African-American heavyweight champion, who bravely shattered racial and social barriers.<\/p>\n

Sugar Ray Robinson: Widely considered the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, blending flawless speed and power.<\/p>\n

Muhammad Ali: \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d a global icon who transcended sports through charisma, unique style, and social activism.<\/p>\n

Joe Louis: The \u201cDetroit Bomber,\u201d who held the heavyweight title for a record-breaking 12 years with 25 consecutive defenses.<\/p>\n

Christy Martin: The modern pioneer who legitimized women\u2019s boxing for the masses and opened the door to pay-per-view stages.<\/p>\n

Laila Ali: Heiress to greatness, she dominated the ring to retire as an undefeated world champion.<\/p>\n

Claressa Shields: Two-time Olympic gold medalist and the first boxer in history to become an undisputed champion in two divisions during the four-belt era.<\/p>\n

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: The master of defensive strategy, retiring with an immaculate 50-0 record across five divisions.<\/p>\n

Rocky Marciano: The only heavyweight champion to retire completely undefeated (49-0, 43 KOs).<\/p>\n

Sugar Ray Leonard: A defining icon of the 1980s \u201cGolden Era\u201d who captured world titles in multiple divisions.<\/p>\n

Henry Armstrong: A physical marvel and the only boxer to simultaneously hold world titles in three different divisions.<\/p>\n

Mike Tyson: The youngest heavyweight champion in history, who captivated the world with his devastating ferocity.<\/p>\n

This majestic commemorative belt embodies the glory of these legends. It will be contested in the main event this Saturday, July 4th, starring the current WBC Featherweight Champion Bruce Carrington facing Mexican Challenger Rene Palacios, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, during a spectacular boxing gala promoted by Top Rank.<\/p>\n

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USA Glorious Moments <\/p>\n

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\u00a0Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier \u2013 July 2nd, 1921. Boyle\u2019s Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey. The legendary \u201cMillion Dollar Gate\u201d marked the first fight in boxing history to generate over one million dollars in revenue.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling II \u2013 June 22nd, 1938. Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. An iconic heavyweight rematch\u00a0 with Louis sensationally avenging his prior loss by defeating Schmeling in the very first round.<\/p>\n

Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI \u2013 February 14th, 1951. Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois. Dubbed the \u201cSaint Valentine\u2019s Day Massacre,\u201d this brutal final chapter of their historic six-fight rivalry saw Robinson stopping LaMotta in the 13th round.<\/p>\n

Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott \u2013 September 23rd, 1952. Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marciano faced immense adversity and was down on the scorecards until he unleashed a devastating right hook in the 13th round to capture the heavyweight championship.<\/p>\n

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I \u2013 February 25th, 1964. Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida. The historic upset where a young, lightning-fast \u201cCassius Clay\u201d shocked the world by defeating the intimidating Liston,<\/p>\n

\u00a0Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I \u2013 March 8th, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. Known as the \u201cFight of the Century,\u201d this undefeated heavyweight showdown ended with Frazier dropping Ali in the 15th round to secure a historic decision victory.<\/p>\n

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran II \u2013 November 25th, 1980. Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. The\u00a0 \u201cNo Mas\u201d fight, with Leonard\u2019s brilliant movement and psychological taunting forcing Duran to quit in the eighth round.<\/p>\n

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns \u2013 April 15th, 1985. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. Widely considered the greatest rounds in boxing history, this explosive, three-round war of absolute attrition ended with Hagler violently stopping Hearns.<\/p>\n

Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick \u2013 November 22nd, 1986. Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. A devastating performance where a 20-year-old Tyson obliterated Berbick in the second round to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history.<\/p>\n

George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer \u2013 November 5th, 1994. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. Foreman defied Father Time at 45 years old, wearing a replica of his vintage trunks to flatten Moorer with a single right hand in the 10th round, regaining the heavyweight crown 20 years after losing it.<\/p>\n

Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I \u2013 May 18th, 2002. Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut. A legendary, modern ring war filled with non-stop, brutal exchanges, highlighted by a dramatic ninth round that stands as one of the greatest moments in sports history.<\/p>\n

Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo I \u2013 May 7th, 2005. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. An unforgettable lightweight battle where Corrales rose from two brutal 10th-round knockdowns, fought back and miraculously stopped Castillo moments later.<\/p>\n

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao \u2013 May 2nd, 2015. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. The highest-grossing pay-per-view event in boxing history, featuring a tactical masterclass. Mayweather utilized his flawless defense to secure a unanimous decision victory.<\/p>\n

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Memorable USA VS Mexico Fights<\/p>\n

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Sep 13, 1977. Danny Lopez vs. Jose Torres \u2013 WBC Featherweight<\/p>\n

Feb 02, 1980. Salvador Sanchez vs. Danny Lopez. \u2013 WBC Featherweight<\/p>\n

Dec 11, 1982. Bobby Chacon vs. Rafael Limon \u2013 WBC Super Featherweight<\/p>\n

Aug 20, 1989. Pernell Whitaker vs. Jose Luis Ramirez \u2013 WBC Lightweight<\/p>\n

Mar 17, 1990. Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Feb 20, 1993. Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Mar 13, 1993. Michael Carbajal vs. Humberto Gonzalez \u2013 WBC Light Flyweight<\/p>\n

Jan 29, 1994. Frankie Randall vs. Julio Cesar Chavez \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Feb 19, 1994. Humberto Gonzalez vs. Michael Carbajal \u2013 WBC Light Flyweight<\/p>\n

Jun 07, 1996. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Sep 12, 1998. Erik Morales vs. Junior Jones \u2013 WBC Super Bantamweight<\/p>\n

Jun 17, 2000. Jose Luis Castillo vs. Steve Johnston \u2013 WBC Lightweight<\/p>\n

Mar 24, 2012. Danny Garcia vs. Erik Morales \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Sep 14, 2013. Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez \u2013 WBC Super Welterweight<\/p>\n

Nov 06, 2021. Saul Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant \u2013 WBC Super Middleweight<\/p>\n

Feb 05, 2022. Jesse Rodriguez vs. Carlos Cuadras \u2013 WBC Super Flyweight<\/p>\n

Apr 30, 2022. Shakur Stevenson vs. Oscar Valdez \u2013 WBC Super Featherweight<\/p>\n

Nov 26, 2022. Regis Prograis vs. Jose Zepeda \u2013 WBC Super Lightweight<\/p>\n

Jun 29, 2024. Jesse Rodriguez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada \u2013 WBC Super Flyweight<\/p>\n

Sep 13, 2025. Saul Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford \u2013 WBC Super Middleweight<\/p>\n

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WBC Featherweight Champions<\/p>\n

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Name
\nChampionship Period<\/p>\n

1. Davey Moore (USA)
\n1963<\/p>\n

2. Ultiminio Ramos (Mexico)
\n1963 \u2013 1964<\/p>\n

3. Vicente Saldivar (Mexico)
\n1964 \u2013 1967<\/p>\n

4. Howard Winstone (Wales)
\n1968<\/p>\n

5. Jose Legra (Cuba)
\n1968 \u2013 1969<\/p>\n

6. Johnny Famechon (France)
\n1969 \u2013 1970<\/p>\n

7. Vicente Saldivar (Mexico)*
\n1970<\/p>\n

8. Kuniaki Shibata (Japan)
\n1970 \u2013 1972<\/p>\n

9. Clemente Sanchez (Mexico)
\n1972<\/p>\n

10. Jose Legra (Cuba)*
\n1972 \u2013 1973<\/p>\n

11. Eder Jofre (Brazil)
\n1973<\/p>\n

12. Bobby Chacon (USA)
\n1974 \u2013 1975<\/p>\n

13. Ruben Olivares (Mexico)
\n1975<\/p>\n

14. David Kotey (Ghana)
\n1975 \u2013 1976<\/p>\n

15. Danny Lopez (USA
\n1976 \u2013 1980<\/p>\n

16. Salvador Sanchez (Mexico)
\n1980 \u2013 1982<\/p>\n

17. Juan Laporte (Puerto Rico)
\n1982 \u2013 1984<\/p>\n

18. Wilfredo Gomez (Puerto Rico)
\n1984<\/p>\n

19. Azumah Nelson (Ghana)
\n1984 \u2013 1987<\/p>\n

20. Jeff Fenech (Australia)
\n1988 \u2013 1990<\/p>\n

21. Marcos Villasana (M\u00e9xico)
\n1990 \u2013 1991<\/p>\n

22. Paul Hodkinson (Great Britain)
\n1991 \u2013 1993<\/p>\n

23. Goyo Vargas (Mexico)
\n1993<\/p>\n

24. Kevin Kelley (USA)
\n1993 \u2013 1995<\/p>\n

25. Alejandro Gonzalez (Mexico)
\n1995<\/p>\n

26. Manuel Medina (Mexico)
\n1995<\/p>\n

27. Luisito Espinosa (Philippines)
\n1995 \u2013 1999<\/p>\n

28. Cesar Soto (Mexico)
\n1999<\/p>\n

29. Naseem Hamed (Great Britain)
\n1999<\/p>\n

30. Guty Espadas (Mexico)
\n2000 \u2013 2001<\/p>\n

31. Erik Morales (Mexico)
\n2001 \u2013 2002<\/p>\n

32. Marco Antonio Barrera (Mexico)
\n2002<\/p>\n

33. Erik Morales (Mexico)*
\n2002 \u2013 2003<\/p>\n

34. Injin Chi (Korea)
\n2004 \u2013 2006<\/p>\n

35. Takashi Koshimoto (Japan)
\n2006<\/p>\n

36. Humberto Soto (Mexico)
\nInterim 2005 \u2013 2006<\/p>\n

37. Rodolfo Lopez (Mexico
\n2006<\/p>\n

38. Injin Chi (Korea) *
\n2006<\/p>\n

39. Jorge Linares (Venezuela)
\n2007<\/p>\n

40. Oscar Larios (Mexico
\n2008 \u2013 2009<\/p>\n

41. Takahiro Aoh (Japan)
\n2009<\/p>\n

42. Elio Rojas (Dominican Republic)
\n2010<\/p>\n

43. Hozumi Hasegawa (Japan)
\n2010 \u2013 2011<\/p>\n

44. Jhonny Gonzalez (Mexico)
\n2011 \u2013 2012<\/p>\n

45. Daniel Ponce de Leon (Mexico)
\n2012 \u2013 2013<\/p>\n

46. Abner Mares (USA)
\n2013<\/p>\n

47. Jhonny Gonzalez (Mexico)*
\n2013 \u2013 2015<\/p>\n

48. Gary Russell Jr. (USA)
\n2015 \u2013 2022<\/p>\n

49. Mark Magsayo (Philippines)
\n2022<\/p>\n

50. Rey Vargas (Mexico)
\n2022 \u2013 2024<\/p>\n

51. Brandon Figueroa (USA)
\n2024 \u2013 2025<\/p>\n

52. Stephen Fulton (USA)
\n2025<\/p>\n

53. Bruce Carrington (USA)
\n2025 \u2013<\/p>\n

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* Regained<\/p>\n

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\u00a0By James Blears<\/p>\n

On July 4th, celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion Bruce \u201cShu Shu\u201d Carrington will defend his title against Rene Santiago \u201cZurdo\u201d Palacios at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the winner will be awarded the specially created Independence Belt.<\/p>\n

A prestigious, iconic, memorable, and unique moment in the glorious history of the United States\u2014illuminating a beacon and generating enormous beaming pride. Both men have had to work really hard to get to these rarefied heights, which are exceedingly difficult to reach and so easy to fall back down from. There is no verdant, undulating country club route to the Green and Gold Absolute title. It comes from bunkers, fists like cudgels, fighting at maximum capacity, and refusing to give up or give in.<\/p>\n

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Bruce is an exceptional example of this. From rugged Brownsville, Brooklyn, he follows the path already blazed by Mike Tyson, Shannon Briggs, and Zab Judah. Hard times don\u2019t last, resilient people do. In an even earlier era, it contained even meaner streets, and the comedian Charlie Callas\u2014who was born slap bang in Brooklyn on December 20th, 1927\u2014quipped and perhaps even somewhat embellished: \u201cI was brought up in a tough neighborhood. You could walk ten blocks and never leave the scene of a crime.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bruce, now aged twenty-nine, credits Mum and Dad for shielding him from trouble. His brother Michael wasn\u2019t so fortunate. On the way to the store to buy a video in 2014, Mike was gunned down at random, in what Bruce thinks could have been a gangland initiation ceremony to kill an innocent bystander. Bruce, who wears the badge \u201cForever Mike\u201d on his trunks, always remembers his brother, saying: \u201cLosing him made me realize how fragile life is. For me, Mike is everywhere I go. You gotta make the most of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yet for a while, Bruce almost lost his way and was thinking of hanging up his gloves. He wrongly thought that pure talent would get him by in his amateur career, minus the long hard slog. Then, he realized after some defeats that he wasn\u2019t being honest with himself, there were no shortcuts, and it was high time he knuckled down with devotion and focus if he ever wanted to reach the top. Bruce re-dedicated himself, slimming from 132 to 125 pounds, winning the New York Golden Gloves twice, and then winning the Olympic trials, defeating all opponents. But the pandemic altered the landscape, and he made the difficult decision to end his amateur career and enter the pro ranks in October of 2021.<\/p>\n

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Bruce immediately showed talent and wondrous potential, which caught the eye, attention, and admiration of boxing old hands\u2014so much so that The Ring Magazine named him Prospect of the Year in 2023. His ever-more-impressive progression involved winning the NABF featherweight title and the WBC Silver title. His biggest test up to that point was defeating Sulaiman Segawa for those NABF and Silver titles via MD. Then came the Interim WBC title, defeating Mateus Heita by UD. By the time Stephen Fulton vacated the Absolute title to fight WBC Super-Featherweight Champion O\u2019Shaquie Foster, Bruce was ready, qualified, yearning, and hungry to fight for the vacant title against Carlos Castro at Madison Square Garden, knocking him out in round nine.<\/p>\n

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Bruce is keen to take on the other featherweight titleholders: Brandon Figueroa of the WBA, Angelo Lee of the IBF, and Rafael Espinoza of the WBO. Both Rafael and he are promoted by Top Rank. But standing in his way is Rene Palacios, who is a talented young prospect ranked number ten by the WBC. Bruce\u2019s pro record is 17-0 with 10 KOs. Rene, who at aged twenty-five is four years younger, is from Chihuahua, Mexico. His debut was in 2019 and his record is 19-0-1 with 10 KOs. He has also fought and defeated Sulaiman Segawa, winning by split decision. This was for the NABF title in January and earned him his opportunity. So far, Rene has fought eighty-eight rounds. Bruce has fought one hundred and three rounds.<\/p>\n

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The old-timers would nod sagely and say fighters with these brief records haven\u2019t dipped their toes into the fight cauldron or served their toiling apprenticeships. The counter-punch response to this is that many of today\u2019s boxers have had sterling amateur careers before entering the pro ranks, and today\u2019s matchmaking gets them to the championship opportunity that much sooner. Shorter careers mean the potential to enjoy healthier retirements. Harry Greb fought and won forty-eight fights in 1919 alone. Yet he died bereft, aged thirty-two in 1926 on the operating table, in a futile surgical attempt to repair serious nose injuries. He was already blind in one eye from a gouging, unattached gloved thumb. The good old, bad old days.<\/p>\n

This will be a step up in boxing calibre for Rene, who, being left-handed, is nicknamed \u201cZurdo.\u201d Bruce is nicknamed \u201cShu Shu\u201d\u2014mostly to distinguish him from his dad, Bruce Sr. The name also has Egyptian origins, meaning \u201cThe one who rises up.\u201d But the main issue here and now involves not nicknames, but reach. Rene\u2019s reach is sixty-seven inches, while Bruce\u2019s wingspan is seventy-two inches. That\u2019s a five-inch difference. For tangible success, Rene will need to close the range and aggressively fight on the inside, trying to prevent Bruce from picking him off from the outside. Rene must try to fly within that albatross wingspan.<\/p>\n

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Rene appears to be the so-called underdog. But as with the Chihuahua, it\u2019s not the size of the dog, rather it\u2019s the extent and spirit of fight within it. Alan Turing, who solved the puzzle of the Enigma code, shortened the Second World War by two years and saved millions of lives, so aptly said: \u201cSometimes it is the very people no one imagines anything of who do the things no one imagines.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a question of boxing marksmanship in Ohio\u2014The Buckeye State. While Rene knows, understands, and appreciates the magnitude of the challenge ahead and is going all out for it, Bruce\u2014who has already said he wants to go on to one day fight Naoya \u201cMonster\u201d Inoue\u2014is convinced his skills, firepower, and experience will win the day and handily defeat Rene. The long and short of it?<\/p>\n

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