A severe shot from Wilcox within the sixth despatched Palma to the canvas for the sixth time — although solely the second scored knockdown — and referee Mark Simmons waived the competition off after Palma rose unsteadily.
The Hamilton-born Wilcox introduced a brand new managerial partnership with former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis, who was current at ringside, following the win.
Alekozai, Palacios Rating Wins
Mississauga tremendous light-weight Helmand ‘Savage Prince’ Alekozai ran his report to 16-1 (7 KO) with an eight-round resolution over sturdy Argentine Gonzalo Manriquez (6-7-1) within the co-feature.
Alekozai dazzled early with combos however appeared to lose some steam within the later rounds, with the youthful Manriquez proving a sport and strong-chinned opponent. The scorecards learn 79-73, 79-73 and 80-72 in favor of the native Afghan-Canadian fighter — a good reflection on the evening.
Mexican welterweight Brandon ‘Showtime’ Palacios (3-0, 2 KO) rewarded his sturdy assist with a big-time win, sending Argentina’s Juan Manuel Obelar (9-6-3) down and out with a vicious left hook within the third spherical.
Coaching beneath Canadian Boxing Corridor of Famer Chris Johnson, Palacios exhibits promise and will maintain important energy if he can persistently get right down to 147 — the place a number of fascinating matchups can be found domestically for the Toronto-based fighter.
Battle Grades
A- | A really respectable efficiency from the outgunned Gonzalo Manriquez earned him a share of the gang’s approval after the co-feature — and fairly presumably a return journey to Ontario sooner or later.
A- | Whereas Spencer Wilcox admitted he would’ve favored to filter out Palma earlier, it was nonetheless a powerful efficiency in opposition to a less-than-agreeable opponent for the budding tremendous light-weight contender.
F | A difficulty with medicals for Quebec journeyman Alex Gagnon nixed his date with native prospect Deaquan Rumbolt, altering the battle card and lessening the native taste.
