Diego Pacheco is set to face off against the seasoned veteran Maciej Sulecki in a 12-round super middleweight bout this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Matchroom has been quick to push the 23-year-old Pacheco (21-0, 17 KO KOs) towards a world title shot, with hopes of eventually challenging unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. The tall and lean 6’4″ Pacheco will test his skills against the 35-year-old Sulecki (32-2, 12 KOs), who has been on a winning streak since his defeat to Demetrius Andrade in 2019.
In addition to the main event, the undercard features an intriguing matchup between super featherweights Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez and Miguel Marriaga in a 10-round fight. Matchroom founder Eddie Hearn expressed his confidence in Pacheco’s abilities, emphasizing the importance of this fight in determining his readiness for top contenders in the division. Pacheco’s recent victories have been impressive, but he has shown vulnerability in early rounds, which could be exploited by Sulecki’s power shots.
With Canelo Alvarez potentially looking for new challenges, Pacheco could be on his radar if he continues to impress in the ring. Although Canelo has mentioned interest in a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, Pacheco’s quick ascent could catch the champion’s attention sooner rather than later. Hearn sees great potential in Pacheco and believes that a victory over Sulecki would propel him into the mix with the top fighters in the super middleweight division.
Another rising star in the division, Edgar Berlanga, is currently focused on his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. If Berlanga were to lose that bout, he may need time to rebuild his career, potentially making a matchup with Pacheco too risky to consider. Hearn acknowledges the high stakes involved in Berlanga’s fight with Canelo, highlighting the impact it will have on the division’s landscape.
Diego Pacheco’s showdown with Maciej Sulecki represents a significant moment in his career as he looks to secure a title shot in the super middleweight division. With Canelo Alvarez lurking as a potential future opponent, Pacheco must deliver a convincing performance to stay in contention for a shot at the championship. The outcome of this fight could have far-reaching implications for the division and shape the future of super middleweight boxing.