Veteran trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. says his fighter Diego Pacheco (22-0, 18 KOs) is not ignoring Steven Nelson (20-0, 16 KOs) KO), they will compete in a 12-round match on Saturday, January 25th at the MetLife Stadium in Las Vegas. Chelsea Ballroom in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN.

(Source: Matchroom Boxing)

Jose Sr. said they could play anyone, but they wanted the 36-year-old Nelson, who is not young for a nine-year career. He started late in the professional ranks due to a long amateur career, but if he can challenge the 23-year-old Pacheco’s chin, he could win this fight. We’ve seen Diego have a few close calls.

On the undercard, lightweight Andy Cruz will face Omar Salcido in a 10-round bout. Cruz hopes to challenge WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for his belt.

Not overlooking Nelson

“They don’t want to face a fighter like Diego Pacheco. Canelo has everything to lose and nothing to gain,” said Jose Benavidez Sr. Sean Zittle Canelo Alvarez is unlikely to agree to fight Diego Pacheco.

“It’s never going to happen because Canelo wants to fight fighters who come to you. Fighters who don’t look that impressive. Diego Pacheco has a great straight punch. He’s young, double The legs are good and the strength is great,” said Jose Sr.

“He’s a good fighter. He’s strong and relies on his strength. That’s why we don’t underestimate Steven Nelson. We take him very seriously because of what he wants and Diego Pacheco Want the same thing. He wants to beat us in the big game and we want to win the big game. It will be very interesting for me and the people.

“We tried to make a knockout fight with Christian Mbili. We signed the papers and he said: ‘No, he wants another fight. “We are ready. These fights will help us achieve that goal. Dangerous fights prove it to people.

“We are proving ourselves and focusing on Steven Nelson. He is a very dangerous fighter. After that, we will look at our options. Right now, we are 100% locked in Steve Nelson.” Benavid Sr. Si said.