Boxing Match Preview: Sulaiman Segawa (18-5-1, 7 KOs) vs. Rene Osvaldo Palacios Galvan (18-0-1, 10 KOs)
This 10-round featherweight (126 lbs) clash serves as a co-feature on the ProBox Fight Night card, pitting the experienced, battle-tested Sulaiman Segawa against the undefeated, power-punching Rene Osvaldo Palacios Galvan.
Event Details
Venue: The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover, Maryland, USA (also known as Maryland Live Casino)
Ring walks are scheduled for
3:30 PM ET, event/showtime at 6:00 PM ET, main card likely around 8:00 PM ET, with estimated ringwalks for this bout around 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM GMT).
Broadcast/Streaming: Free on ProBox TV via YouTube (U.S. and international).
Promotion: ProBox Promotions.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of late January 2026. Both entered camp healthy, with no news or updates indicating issues leading into fight week.
Fighter Profiles & Matchup
Sulaiman Segawa (18-5-1, 7 KOs)
Age: 34
Stance: Southpaw
Height/Reach: 5’8″ (173 cm) / 69″ (175 cm)
Hometown/Residence: Kampala, Uganda / Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Global Ranking: #21 featherweight (BoxRec); strong WBC standing.
Segawa is the more experienced fighter with 173 professional rounds and higher-level opposition in recent years.
Rene Osvaldo Palacios Galvan (18-0-1, 10 KOs)
Age: 24
Stance: Orthodox (listed), though his “Zurdo” alias suggests southpaw tendencies.
Hometown: Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
Global Ranking: #134 featherweight (BoxRec).
Palacios brings youth, an undefeated record (aside from one draw), and higher knockout power (56% KO rate vs. Segawa’s 39%).
This matchup contrasts Segawa’s veteran savvy, ring generalship, and experience against ranked or prospect-level fighters with Palacios’ undefeated streak, power advantage, and momentum from consistent regional wins.
Recent Form
Segawa: Mixed but competitive. Won UD over Bryan Acosta (20-1) in September 2025; lost UD to unbeaten prospect Bruce Carrington (12-0) shortly before; won UD over Ruben Villa (22-1) in July 2025 for WBC Silver; lost UD to Mirco Cuello (13-0) in March 2025. Recent bouts often go the distance against quality opposition.
Palacios Galvan: Strong run of 7 straight wins since a 2022 draw. Recent victories include a KO over Rafael Rosas Ramirez (20-8-2) in 2025 and decisions/wins over regional foes. Power remains a factor, with 10 KOs in 18 wins.
Fight History Summary
Segawa (debut 2013) has held titles like WBC Silver Featherweight and NABF USA, but faced setbacks against rising talents. Palacios (debut 2019) is 18-0-1 with one minor title (American Boxing Federation American West Super Bantam) and has avoided high-level tests so far.
Lean: Segawa to win by decision. His experience, higher-level competition, and ability to go rounds
Alternate: Over on rounds/total rounds (likely 8.5 or 9.5)
FIGHT ODDS
Sulaiman Segawa – 120
Rene Osvaldo Palacios Galvan + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 29, 2025
*Boxing Match Preview: Jordan White (19-2-0, 12 KOs) vs. Claudio Marrero (28- 5-0, 20 KOs)
This 10-round lightweight (135 lbs) showdown for the vacant WBC International Light title is a featured bout on the ProBox Fight Night card. It matches the rising American prospect Jordan White against the veteran Dominican power-puncher Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero in a classic youth-vs-experience clash.
Event Details
Venue: The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel (Maryland Live Casino), Hanover, Maryland, USA
Ring walks are scheduled for
6:00 PM ET, main card ~8:00 PM ET, with this bout likely in the upper portion of the card (estimated ringwalks 9:00-10:00 PM ET)
Broadcast/Streaming: Free stream on ProBox TV via YouTube (U.S. and international)
Promotion: ProBox Promotions / Sampson Boxing co-promoter
Injury Report
No reported injuries or withdrawals for either fighter as of late January 2026. Both appear healthy entering fight week, with no public updates on issues.
Fighter Profiles & Matchup
Jordan White (“Shortdog”) (19-2-0, 12 KOs)
Age: 28
Stance: Orthodox
Height/Reach: 5’7½” (171 cm) / 70″ (178 cm)
Hometown/Residence: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Ranking: Top-40 lightweight contender (BoxRec #33 globally, strong U.S. regional standing)
White is the younger, more explosive fighter with solid power (63% KO rate) and recent regional title success. He brings aggression and home-crowd energy to this crossroads fight.
Claudio Marrero (“The Matrix”) (28-5-0, 20 KOs)
Age: 36
Stance: Southpaw
Height/Reach: 5’8″ (173 cm) / 68″ (173 cm)
Hometown/Residence: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Ranking: Veteran super feather/lightweight contender (BoxRec #77 super feather)
Marrero offers seasoned experience (33 pro bouts, 172 rounds), high knockout power (71% KO rate in wins), and proven ability against ranked/quality opposition. He has faced world-level challengers in the past.
The matchup favors White’s youth, speed, and power against Marrero’s veteran savvy, southpaw stance, and durability in longer fights.
Recent Form
White: Solid but with a recent setback. Lost UD to Rene Tellez Giron (21-5) in September 2025 for vacant NABF Lightweight title (down in round 5); rebounded with prior wins including UD over Jose Matias Romero (29-3) in April 2025 for NABF Super Featherweight title, UD over Jason Sanchez (August 2024), and earlier regional successes. Recent bouts show durability and title-winning ability.
Marrero: Strong momentum. TKO6 win over Jayson Velez (November 2025); prior wins include UD over Gonzalo Fuenzalida (2023, multiple downs), UD over Viktor Slavinskyi (2023), and others. He bounced back from earlier losses to high-level foes (e.g., Kid Galahad, Xavier Martinez) with consistent regional victories and power displays.
Fight History Summary
White (debut 2015) has built a solid regional resume with multiple titles (NABF Super Featherweight, WBC USA Super Featherweight, etc.) but faced tougher tests recently. Marrero (debut 2010) is a former world title challenger (IBF featherweight vs. Kid Galahad) with wins over notable names like Rico Ramos, Jesus Rojas, and recent KO power shows. This is a step-up for White against a battle-tested veteran.
FIGHT ODDS
Jordan White – 115
Claudio Marrero – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 29, 2025
