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Coach Jose Benavidez Sr. says his fighter Diego Pacheco (22-0, 18 KOs) isn’t overlooking Steven Nelson (20-0, 16 KOs) of their 12-round headliner this Saturday, January twenty fifth at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, in Las Vegas. The occasion can be proven dwell on DAZN.
(Credit score: Matchroom Boxing)
Jose Sr. says they may have fought anybody, however they needed Nelson, 36, who isn’t precisely younger for a nine-year professional. He obtained a late begin within the professional ranks resulting from his lengthy novice profession, however he’s obtained the expertise to probably win this battle if he can get to the 23-year-old Pacheco’s chin. We’ve seen Diego have a few shut calls.
On the undercard, light-weight contender Andy Cruz can be preventing Omar Salcido in a ten spherical battle. Cruz is trying to problem WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson for his belt.
No Overlooking Nelson
“They don’t want to face a fighter like Diego Pacheco. Canelo has everything to lose and nothing to gain,” mentioned Jose Benavidez Sr. to Sean Zittel about Canelo Alvarez not prone to ever conform to battle Diego Pacheco.
“That’s never going to happen because Canelo wants to fight fighters that come to you. Fighters that haven’t been looking that impressive. Diego Pacheco has good straight punches. He’s young with good legs and power,” mentioned Jose Sr.
“He’s a superb fighter. He’s robust and depends on his energy. That’s why we’re not underestimating Steven Nelson. We’re taking him very critical as a result of he needs the identical factor Diego Pacheco needs. He needs to beat us to get the massive fights. We need to beat him to get the massive fights. It’s going to be very entertaining for me and for the individuals.
“We had been attempting to do an eliminator with Christian Mbilli. We signed the paper, and he mentioned, ‘No, he wants to do another fight.’ We’re prepared. These are the fights which might be going to get us there. The damaging fights to show to the individuals.
“We’re proving ourselves and focusing on Steven Nelson. He’s a very dangerous fighter. After that, we’ll look at our options. Right now, we’re locked in 100% for Steve Nelson.,” mentioned Benavidez Sr.
