On Saturday, January 25, Diego Pacheco (23-0, 18 KOs) shined in Las Vegas as he outpointed Steven Nelson (21-1, 16 KOs). The LA native gained by unanimous determination with the decide’s scorecards studying 117-111 x3. Pacheco is rising quick by means of the tremendous middleweight rankings to the highest of a division that’s led by the legendary Canelo Alvarez. Following his win over Nelson, his coach Jose Benavidez Sr. had his say over a possible Canelo battle.
Benavidez Sr. Explains Why Canelo Alvarez Would Keep away from Diego Pacheco
Benavidez Sr. Highlights Pacheco’s Strengths
Pacheco prolonged his unbeaten report on Jan. 25 with a dominant efficiency towards the powerful and skilled Steven Nelson. The 23-year-old continues to rise by means of the tremendous middleweight ranks, passing every check with flying colors.
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Ranked primary within the WBO, the Renton fighter possesses a talent set that makes him a significant risk to any tremendous middleweight. With an eight-inch attain benefit over Canelo, Pacheco may current a fancy puzzle for the Mexican champion to resolve.
Benavidez Sr. Talks Canelo vs. Pacheco
Benavidez Sr. trains Pacheco and following the Nelson victory he revealed his perception that Alvarez would keep away from a conflict with the 23-year-old: “You already know, Canelo would by no means take a battle with Diego Pacheco.”
“He’s sturdy, rangy, he makes use of his jab very nicely, tremendous younger, and he’s getting higher and higher and higher. So, if Canelo’s right here, you already know, he’s prepared. He’s able to take that problem. And I believe that may be an important battle,” stated Benavidez Sr.
“However we’re prepared for no matter. You already know, I believe [promoter] Eddie Hearn’s doing an important job, you already know, taking him with all these fighters.”
