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.

Juan Palacios
Born
Juan Ramon Palacios Perez

(1980-08-31) August 31, 1980 (age 44)
Other namesEl Exterminador
Statistics
Weight(s)minimumweight
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses11
Draws2
No contests1

Professional boxing record

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43 fights 29 wins 11 losses
By knockout 22 5
By decision 7 6
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 29–11–2 (1) Ariel Lopez TKO 4 (8), 2:11 20 Feb 2021 Escape Ballroom, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
42 Loss 29–10–2 (1) Alexis Zazueta TKO 1 (6), 2:23 21 Feb 2020 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
41 Loss 29–9–2 (1) Alexandru Marin TKO 2 (8), 2:21 12 Aug 2017 Masonic Temple, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
40 Loss 29–8–2 (1) Carlos Castro UD 8 22 Apr 2017 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
39 Loss 29–7–2 (1) Jose Martinez TKO 1 (8), 2:46 6 Aug 2016 Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico
38 Loss 29–6–2 (1) Jose Cordero MD 8 31 Oct 2015 Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
37 Loss 29–5–2 (1) Alexander Taylor UD 8 17 Jul 2015 Centro Recreativo Edgardo Corea, Nagarote, Nicaragua
36 Draw 29–4–2 (1) Alcides Martinez SD 8 23 May 2015 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
35 Loss 29–4–1 (1) Guillermo Ortiz UD 8 21 Mar 2015 Escuela de Danza, Managua, Nicaragua
34 Draw 29–3–1 (1) Nerys Espinoza SD 8 26 May 2012 Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
33 Win 29–3 (1) Armando Torres TKO 9 (12), 1:59 13 Aug 2011 Centro Internacional Acapulco, Acapulco, Mexico Retained WBA interim minimumweight title
32 Win 28–3 (1) Sammy Gutiérrez UD 12 21 May 2011 San Martín Texmelucan, Mexico Won WBA interim minimumweight title
31 Win 27–3 (1) Luis Carlos Leon UD 11 25 Nov 2010 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBA Fedelatin minimumweight title
30 Loss 26–3 (1) Oleydong Sithsamerchai MD 12 27 Nov 2009 Future Park Rangsit, Rangsit, Thailand For WBC minimumweight title
29 Win 26–2 (1) Erik Ramirez TKO 10 (12) 13 Jun 2009 Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC interim minimumweight title
28 Win 25–2 (1) Teruo Misawa TKO 7 (12), 2:28 7 Nov 2008 Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China Retained WBC interim minimumweight title
27 Win 24–2 (1) Omar Soto TKO 10 (12), 1:13 2 Aug 2008 Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBC interim minimumweight title
26 Win 23–2 (1) Giovany Rayo KO 2 (8) 26 May 2007 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
25 Win 22–2 (1) David Salablanca KO 3 (8), 2:47 31 Mar 2007 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
24 Win 21–2 (1) Gabriel Ramirez UD 10 29 Jul 2006 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
23 Win 20–2 (1) Ganigan López UD 10 18 Mar 2006 Hotel Plaza Maya, Managua, Nicaragua
22 Win 19–2 (1) Ezequiel Aguirre TKO 8 (10), 2:29 10 Dec 2005 Gran Casino Rodeo, Tipitapa, Nicaragua
21 Win 18–2 (1) Christian Gomez KO 3 (10), 2:37 29 Oct 2005 Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
20 Win 17–2 (1) Francisco Meza TKO 1 (10) 2 Sep 2005 Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
19 Win 16–2 (1) Erick Aguilera KO 5 (10) 30 Dec 2004 Esso-Rubenia Parqueo, Managua, Nicaragua
18 Win 15–2 (1) Juan Alvarez KO 3 (10) 30 Oct 2004 Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
17 Win 14–2 (1) Ezequiel Aguirre UD 10 31 Jul 2004 Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
16 Win 13–2 (1) Genaro Aguirre TKO 5 (10) 17 Oct 2003 Casino Las Vegas, Managua, Nicaragua
15 Win 12–2 (1) Jose Martinez TKO 6 (10) 22 May 2003 Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
14 Loss 11–2 (1) José Antonio Aguirre SD 12 19 Oct 2002 Palenque de Gallos, Villahermosa, Mexico For WBC minimumweight title
13 Win 11–1 (1) Oscar Murillo UD 12 25 May 2002 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBC Latino light flyweight title
12 Win 10–1 (1) Pedro Blandon KO 4 (8) 27 Oct 2001 Managua, Nicaragua
11 Win 9–1 (1) Nerys Espinoza KO 7 (10) 13 Sep 2001 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
10 Win 8–1 (1) Pedro Blandon KO 4 (8) 25 May 2001 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
9 Win 7–1 (1) Benito Rojas TKO 3 (8) 24 Feb 2001 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
8 NC 6–1 (1) Luis Sandoval NC 3 (10) 8 Dec 2000 Hotel Intercontinental, Managua, Nicaragua
7 Win 6–1 Carlos Fajardo UD 10 5 Aug 2000 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
6 Win 5–1 Vidal Cerna KO 8 (12), 2:33 11 Mar 2000 Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant Nicaraguan minimumweight title
5 Loss 4–1 Ernesto Castro RTD 8 (12), 3:00 9 Oct 1999 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua For vacant WBA Fedecentro minimumweight title
4 Win 4–0 Roger Gonzalez KO 1 (8) 24 Jul 1999 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3 Win 3–0 Raul Flores KO 1 (6) 15 May 1999 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
2 Win 2–0 Ricardo Zavala KO 1 (6) 24 Apr 1999 San José, Costa Rica
1 Win 1–0 Benito Rojas TKO 5 (6) 27 Feb 1999 Gimnasio La Salle, Managua, Nicaragua
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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