Diego Pacheco is set to take on veteran Maciej Sulecki in a 12-round super middleweight fight this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Matchroom is fast-tracking the 23-year-old Pacheco for a shot at the world title, with hopes of facing unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez before his retirement in a few years. Standing at 6’4″, Pacheco will be up against the experienced 35-year-old Sulecki, who has won his last four fights since his loss to Demetrius Andrade in 2019 and put up a tough fight against Daniel Jacobs in 2018.
Undercard Action
In addition to the main event, fans can look forward to a thrilling undercard fight between super featherweights Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez and Miguel Marriaga. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn believes that this fight will be a true test of Pacheco’s skills and readiness for bigger challenges in the super middleweight division. While Pacheco has shown promise in recent fights, he has also displayed vulnerability, particularly in the early rounds. It will be interesting to see how he handles Sulecki’s powerful shots and whether he can secure a knockout victory.
Canelo’s Potential Interest
With an eye on potential opponents, Canelo Alvarez may soon be considering a matchup with Pacheco if he exhausts other options in the division. While Canelo has expressed interest in a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, Hearn speculates that a fight with Pacheco could be in the cards. However, the outcome of Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight with Canelo could influence the trajectory of Pacheco’s career. If Berlanga loses and needs to rebuild, Pacheco might be deemed too risky of an opponent. On the other hand, a win for Berlanga could elevate him to superstar status, opening the door for potential matchups with rising contenders like Pacheco.
Diego Pacheco’s upcoming fight against Maciej Sulecki represents a significant opportunity for the young super middleweight to prove his readiness for the elite level of competition in the division. With Matchroom’s strategic matchmaking and hopes for a title shot in the near future, Pacheco must demonstrate his skills and resilience in the ring on Saturday night. Whether he can rise to the occasion and secure a victory over Sulecki will determine his standing in the division and potential future matchups with the likes of Canelo Alvarez and other top contenders.