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 resolution 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 struggle.

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 in opposition to the robust 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 ability set that makes him a significant menace to any tremendous middleweight. With an eight-inch attain benefit over Canelo, Pacheco might current a fancy puzzle for the Mexican champion to unravel.

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 struggle 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, , he’s prepared. He’s able to take that problem. And I feel that may be an amazing struggle,” stated Benavidez Sr.

“However we’re prepared for no matter. You already know, I feel [promoter] Eddie Hearn’s doing an amazing job, , taking him with all these fighters.”