Rene Palacios

Bio

Rene ‘Zurdo’ Palacios is an unbeaten Mexican featherweight chasing his first world title. A come-forward southpaw — Zurdo means left-hander — he carries the awkward, spiteful style that has made Mexican featherweights a nightmare for decades.

Palacios rebuilt his momentum with a split-decision win over Sulaiman Segawa in January 2026, a result that doubled as his U.S. debut. With a 19-0-1 record and ten knockouts, he is the type of live underdog who believes he is being overlooked — and fighters with that chip are dangerous.

On July 4, 2026 he gets his shot, challenging WBC featherweight champion Bruce Carrington in Cleveland. It is the biggest night of his career, and he plans to spoil the American’s Independence Day party.