Boxing Match Preview: Diego Pacheco (23-0-0, 18 KOs) vs. Trevor McCumby (28-1-0, 21 KOs)

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Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Venue: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
Division: Super Middleweight (168 lbs)
Broadcast: DAZN (Global)
Scheduled Rounds: 12

Tale of the Tape

AttributeDiego PachecoTrevor McCumby
Record23-0-0 (18 KOs)28-1-0 (21 KOs)
Age2432
Height6′4″ (193 cm)6′0″ (183 cm)
Reach79″ (201 cm)74″ (188 cm)
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
KO Percentage78%75%
RankingsWBO #1, WBC #3, Ring #2Unranked

Pacheco enters as the undefeated rising star with elite physical tools, while McCumby brings veteran grit and punching power—plus the memory of dropping Caleb Plant in his last outing before being stopped.

Style Breakdown & Fight Analysis

Diego Pacheco

Towering frame and long reach make him a rangy technician

Prefers to fight at distance, doubling up the jab and following with a right hand

Weakness: Can struggle in close quarters under pressure

Recent wins: Steven Nelson (UD), Maciej Sulecki (KO6), Shawn McCalman (UD)

Trevor McCumby

Aggressive puncher with solid inside game

Dropped Caleb Plant in Round 4 before being stopped in Round 9

Weakness: Overcommits offensively, leaving openings for counters

Has fought just four times since 2018, but carries veteran savvy

Key Tactical Notes

Pacheco will aim to keep McCumby at range and control tempo with his jab

McCumby must close distance and make it a phone-booth fight to disrupt Pacheco’s rhythm

Expect McCumby to be dangerous early, especially in rounds 1–4

How to Watch

Platform: DAZN (Global)

Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

Estimated Ringwalk: ~10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Subscription: $24.99/month or $224.99/year

McCumby will likely press early, hoping to replicate his success against Plant. But Pacheco’s reach, footwork, and composure should allow him to weather the storm and take control by the middle rounds. Expect a competitive start, followed by a tactical shift.

FIGHT ODDS

Diego Pacheco                  – 2000

Trevor McCumby             + 850

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025

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