Diego Pacheco is set to face Steven Nelson on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom. This 12-round bout in the Super Middleweight division will have a weight limit of 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).
Fighter Profiles
- Diego Pacheco: Enters the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins (18 by knockout). Pacheco boasts an impressive 82% knockout rate.
- Steven Nelson: Also holds an undefeated record of 20 wins (16 by knockout), with a knockout percentage of 80%.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: Pacheco is 23 years old, making him the younger fighter by 13 years.
- Height and Reach: Pacheco has a significant height advantage of 6 inches and a 3-inch reach advantage over Nelson.
- Stance: Both fighters adopt an orthodox stance.
- Experience: Pacheco has had two more professional fights and has fought eight more rounds than Nelson. Pacheco made his debut in 2019, nearly three years later than Nelson, who debuted in 2016.
Recent Activity
- Diego Pacheco: Remains undefeated, having stopped four of his last five opponents. His last fight was a knockout victory against Maciej Sulecki on August 31, 2024.
- Steven Nelson: Also remains undefeated, stopping all five of his last opponents. He last fought Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez, securing a knockout victory on August 3, 2024.
Rankings
- Diego Pacheco: Ranked number 3 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 6 by the IBF, and 3 by The Ring at super middleweight.
- Steven Nelson: Currently ranked number 13 by the WBO in the 168lb division.
Matchup Insights
- Pacheco’s Path to Victory: With a height and reach advantage, Pacheco will look to keep Nelson at bay, leveraging his knockout power and speed to finish the fight early.
- Nelson’s Path to Victory: Nelson will need to find ways to get inside and counter Pacheco’s reach advantage. His slightly lower knockout rate still poses a significant threat, making it crucial for him to find openings in Pacheco’s defense.
Recent Fight Statistics
- Pacheco has been more active, fighting approximately every 4 months and 17 days, with his last five fights averaging 6.6 rounds.
- Nelson, on the other hand, has been fighting less frequently, averaging one fight every 1 year and 29 days, with his last five fights averaging 4.8 rounds.
Diego Pacheco – 450
Steven Nelson + 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 24, 2025
