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Diego Pacco moves to 23-0, Steven Nelson decisions in Vegas
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1 year agoon
The undefeated pretender to the Super Middleight Diego Paczeco (23-0, 18 KO) made the decisive unanimous decision about the previously disturbing Steven “So Cool” Nelson (20-1, 16 KO), maintaining his WBO International and WBC USA 168-pound titles W A Planned 12-round fight at Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas.
The event was broadcast live to Dazn Worldwide on the match boxing card (117-111, 117-111, 117-111).
36-year-old Nelson opened strongly, controlling the early rounds, pressing 23-year-old Pacha from the south-center Los Angeles in California and keeping him on the foot with an aggressive pace. Nelson seemed to be confusing Pachane for the fourth, until the younger man managed to land solid to the right above Nelson’s left eye, opening a cut that disturbed him for the next few rounds. After a mighty closing of the fourth round, Pakco really began to find his rhythm in the fifth round, skillfully controlling the distance and speed of the fight and landing solid arrows, when the blood of Nelson’s cutting became nuisance.
“I prepared for everything, but I did not prepare for cutting. So when I felt the blood fell and got into my eyes, it rejected my whole game plan … This was what pulled me out of the game at the beginning of the fight, “Nelson said about the cuts after the fight.
Rounds from six to ten were a story of Pacharo finding his places. He landed with a shot of power after shooting the power, when Nelson’s power released to stop when the injuries began to bounce.
In the face of a clear card deficit, Nelson started in the eleventh round, regaining control over the tempo and accelerating. Omaha’s exhausted native controlled the first half of the round, landing by arrows and causing Pakco to withdraw on the ring. Paczeco recovered with many mighty mountains, sending both men back to their corners to the last round. The twelfth round of Nelson Pacco saw the twelfth round with a wave of solid shots. Clearly choosing a knockout, Nelson gave everything he had and took a round with his solid arrows and aggression, but it was not enough to overcome the dominant control of the Pakco ring and consistent capacity of power in the middle round.
After the Action, Paczeco said about the competition: “I feel that these are the fights you learn the most. When you have a guy with you in the ring who can take a blow and come back with his own, he really teaches how to find a way to win, and that’s what I had to do today. I really had to dig deep and show my skills and heart. ” Ultimately, Pakco has doubled the percentage of Nelson’s shots, 28% to 14%, and directed him from 132 to 77 shots, which makes it easier for judges to fight for the invincible Pacha.
Chairman Matchroom Eddie Hearn smiled later, congratulating the teenage warrior to his victory, at the same time praising Nelson as a competitor more than Game, saying: “That was what we wanted for Diego. That’s what he needs. You know that you have to fight these solid guys with great beards, and Steven Nelson’s chin is unbelievable. He took so many gigantic right hands that many others did not do it in the division. “Then he developed what the next year will bring for Pakco:” Great performance, great win, and is a pretender to WBO. He is number one in the world. We need these great fights now and it was a good test. But he cleaned it, and now he can go to a higher level. “
In the factor of the evening, the undefeated rising star Andy Cruz (5-0, 2 KO) from Matanzas, Kuba successfully defended her IBF International and WBA Continental America America America’s Lightweight. 2, 14 Kos), from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, in the planned 10-round delicate competition (99-91, 98-92, 98-92).
The three -time amateur world champion and the Olympic medalist Cruz was under the control of most of the fight against excellent technique, a set of skill and power. Salcido, who recently started training with Jose Benavidez, achieved moments of success during the match, but every time Cruz corresponded to his offensive efforts, including the dominant fourth round in which he wounded Salcido with his left hook and followed the elation. Cruz continued to spread Salcido’s defense with precise combinations and immaculate right hands. In the round 10 Cruz swayed Salcido with his right hand, which almost ended the fight. But Salcido was saved by the bell. Cruz landed 33 % of its power shots compared to 13 % Salcido.
Unexplored Puncher Power, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (17-0, 16 Kos) from Pomon in California, leveled with the former world champion with two Jose “The Sniper” Pedraz (29-7-1, 14 Kos) with Caguas, Puerto Rico in the planned 10-round fight about the weight of delicate. The competition ended after four rounds, when the undefeated “Tito” was hit by Pedraza with the destructive right hook, winning a technical knockout with 52 seconds in the round (2:08 TKO RD4). 23-year-old Mercado dominated the fight from the very beginning, using a combination of head and body shots to exploit a 35-year-old Pedraza defense. In the third round Pedraza fought the rear foot, where he fought for landing on Mercado. The finish came when Mercado landed a few rapid and powerful pedrazy face, dropping him to the floor and winning a convincing victory in the fight. At the time of stopping “Tito”, 54 power beats landed compared to only 7 with Pedraz.
“It is great to go back to the ring, especially here in Las Vegas,” said 23-year-old Mercado. “You have all haters here [looking at three-division champion Shakur Stevenson, who was sitting ringside]; This victory is definitely valuable. “
Asked what it means to face someone as experienced as the former Pedraza Master, Tito said: “I just kept serene. He tried to report and get tired. I think he thought that I would try to knock him out immediately, but I saved my energy and remained serene, I collected shots, hit the body, and saw the perfect arrows, and I knocked out … he was approaching closer – and I wanted him to feel comfortable – and when He threw this shot, I knew I would catch him with a counterattack. “
After the victory of “Tito” Mercado in his first fight under the banner of the match told Chris Mannix how he wanted to look 2025 [pointing at Stevenson]. I would expand this gap between my teeth. He is not going to do sh ** t. “
In the first match of the DAZN Main Card, unbeaten Leonardo Rubalcava (9-0-1, 3 KO) with Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico of Uncle Tito, Israel Mercado (11-1-2, 7 Kos), in eight rounds. . The end of the action ended in a draw of the majority, and one judge shot him 76-74 in favor of Mercado, and the other two judges shot him 75-75.
In the first round of an electrifying fight, 29-year-old Mercado dominated most of the action, but 22-year-old Rubalcava, trained by Robert Garcia, in the last moments, knocking Mercado with a huge right hand just above the right hand 20 seconds before the bell. The second and third rounds were close matters, and both warriors find strengths. After the fourth, Mercado adapted his strategy, effectively holding away from Rubalcavy’s law and securing a solid round. In the next rounds, Mercado will score on the edge and still scored a goal consistently. His momentum, however, was suspended after he landed in Rubalcav in seventh place and a point was taken away, which would ultimately cost him a fight. In the eighth and final round of Rubalcava he showed his skills, but Mercado’s heart and determination allowed him to dominate. The judges agreed that it was a strict fight, and the cards result in most of the draw due to the deduction of the point.
The newly signed talent of matches, the Indian Olympian Nishant Dev (1-0, 1 KO) debuted against Alton Wiggins (1-1-1) from Modesto, California Bell Livestream (click here to watch). In the dominant debut, Dev twice knocked Wiggins in the first, before the judge called for stopping at 2:48 in the first round. “The road to the first world champion from India begins … At the moment my fresh journey begins and I’m ready for it,” Dev announced after the fight.
Hearn joined the fresh pro in the ring and congratulated him, saying: “Nishant Dev can go to the world championships” and advertising the potential of the Olympian as a warrior and the future global star.
Harley Mederos (8-0, 7 Kos) from Brooklyn, NY, leveled against Arturo de Isla (5-3-1, 4 Kos) from Monterrey in Mexico in six-time 135 pounds. In his third six -hard fight, Mederos dominated the competition, knocking on De Isla at 1:27 in the third round with a thunderous combination on the right, left combination. “I am a student of this game, I’m still learning. I just try to be better and better, said the humble 24-year-old after winning.
Starting the Bell Bell Bell Livestream card, invincible 19-year-old Zaquin Moses (2-0, 1 KO) with Newark, Nj, cousin of master Stevenson, stood in the face of a overdue deputy, 21-year-old Mario Garcia (3 -1, 3 KO) from Cancun in Mexico, in the scheduled four-forming Super-Feather competition. The fight ended with seconds before the start of the second round, when the judge waved from the competition because of an injury in which Garcia was unable to continue.
“I haven’t been warmed up yet. I was preparing to go out and stop him in the second round – said Moses. “I live in the gym. That’s all I do. I train solid. It’s good to get my first space. “
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Conor Benn beats a clearly injured Regis Prograis for UD in London
Published
2 weeks agoon
April 12, 2026
Conor Benn defeated a clearly injured but stubborn Regis Prograis by unanimous decision after ten bruising rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The British welterweight earned the verdict on all three scorecards by identical margins of 98-92 after a fierce fight that left Benn with sedate injuries around both eyes and Prograis struggling with what appeared to be a leg injury.
WBN also scored in the 98-92 fight.
Benn started quickly, landing pointed combinations and digging to the body while Prograis struggled to establish his move.
The former world champion looked to be struggling to keep his balance in the opening rounds as he struggled to cope with his injury, and Benn took advantage, charging forward and dictating the pace, doing the cleaner work.
Benn vs. Prograis
Despite the setback, Prograis showed his usual toughness, refusing to give up as the fight turned into a heated exchange at close range.
After the two clashed heads, Benn was injured around both eyes and the Briton struggled to bleed profusely as the fight escalated.
Prograis had moments of success in the middle rounds and even wobbled Benn in the seventh round, but the host continued to respond with sustained pressure and persistent bodywork.
Benn’s aggression and efficiency ultimately separated the two as Prograis continued to attack despite clearly not being 100 percent ready.
After ten demanding rounds, the judges unanimously sided with Benn, whose victory keeps him firmly in the welterweight division after another high-profile performance in London.
“The Destroyer” is now hopeful that Ryan Garcia will win the welterweight title after signing with Zuffa Boxing and leaving promoter Eddie Hearn under a cloud.
Hearn sat at ringside with no emotion, watching Benn win for the first time since their split.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.
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Tim Tszyu defeats Denis Nurja and takes aim at Errol Spence Jr: “Let’s go fishing”
Published
3 weeks agoon
April 5, 2026
Tim Tszyu continued to rebuild his position in the super welterweight division by defeating previously undefeated Denis Nurja over ten rounds on Saturday night in Wollongong.
Fighting in front of a home crowd at the Wollongong Entertainment Center in Modern South Wales, the former world champion set the pace throughout the match and scored a knockout, securing a unanimous decision victory.
All three judges gave identical scorecards 100-88, with Nurja losing a point in round seven Tim Tszyu improved his record to 27-3 with 18 knockouts.
Nurja entered the fight undefeated and tried to apply early pressure, but Tszyu quickly took control with steady combinations and body work that forced the Albanian back.
A clash of heads in round four caused a cut under Tszyu’s left eye, briefly disrupting the momentum of the fight.
Tszyu responded moments later with a ponderous left hook that knocked Nurja to the canvas.
Nurja defeated the count, but spent most of the remaining rounds trying to deal with Tszyu’s persistent attack.
A right hand in the sixth round visibly shook the challenger, and frustration ensued in the seventh when the referee informed the judges to deduct one point from Nurja for holding repeatedly.
Tszyu continued to push forward in the closing stages and Nurja lost his balance again in the final seconds of the tenth round before the challenger managed to go the distance.
Following the win, Tszyu turned his attention to potential future opponents at 154 pounds.
“I feel like I’m ready for Errol Spence Jr,” Tszyu said. “I think it would be a hell of a fight. It’s the bomb.”
“I’m not taking a step back. If he’s ready to meet me, then go ahead. I’m going gigantic fishing. Let’s go fishing.”
Goodman wins IBF Eliminator
In the co-main event there is an Australian challenger Sam Goodman solidified his position in the super bantamweight division with a unanimous decision victory over Argentine Rodrigo Ruiz in a twelve-round IBF title eliminator.
Goodman used movement and accuracy to neutralize Ruiz’s forward pressure while constantly building a lead on the scorecards.
The Australian landed more than half of his power punches and finished the fight with a clear advantage in punches thrown, 225 to 157.
All three judges were favored Goodman with scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113.
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Heavyweight prospect Nelson Asofah Solomon improved to 2-0 with two knockouts following a third-round stoppage of Jarrod Wallace.
The former rugby league player dropped Wallace twice with right hands before the referee stopped the fight 1:03 into the round.
Middleweight prospect Callum Peters they also remained undefeated after stopping Delio Mouzinho in the second round of the competition.
Peters scored a knockdown slow in the first round, then finished the game early in the second round with a straight right that forced a stoppage after 57 seconds.
Previously in the delicate heavyweight division Paulo Aokusa he needed only one round to defeat Kittipong Jian Hao Ho of Thailand.
Jian Hao Ho appeared to suffer a knee injury in the opening moments and fell twice before a corner kick stopped the fight at 2:20 of the first round.
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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.
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Jimuel Pacquiao scores a second round knockout and Manny Pacquiao surveys the ring
Published
3 weeks agoon
April 4, 2026
Jimuel Pacquiao scored the first knockout victory of his professional career as proud father Manny Pacquiao watched from ringside at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
The lightweight prospect stopped Idaho’s Darrick Gates in the second round and improved to 1-0-1 in just his second start as a pro.
Pacquiao pressed on early and dropped Gates twice before the referee stopped the fight at 1:34 of the second round.
This victory gives the 25-year-old his first professional victory after his debut fight ended in a draw.
Jimuel Pacquiao scores in stoppage time
“It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders,” Pacquiao said. “I learned so much in my first fight that I was able to apply it to training camp and at night.
“I have the best team in the world around me at Wild Card Boxing Club and today’s result is proof of that. The experience I am gaining is invaluable and I can’t wait to get back to work.”
Pacquiao took down Gates early in the second round, forcing a stoppage after scoring two knockdowns in quick succession.
Main event
Earlier in the evening, Pedro Taduran defended the IBF minimum weight world championship by defeating Mexican Gustavo Pérez Álvarez in the seventh round.
The Filipino champion scored four knockdowns during the fight before ending the fight at 1:34 of the seventh round.
“I am honored that my first fight in the United States was successful in defending my title,” said Taduran. “Pérez presented a novel challenge, but I coped with it quickly.
“This was my fourth title defense. I’ll talk to Sean Gibbons and I’ll be ready to face whoever’s next.”
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Lazaro Lorenzana scored a unanimous decision victory over Venezuelan Esneiker Correa in a middleweight fight, scoring a second-round knockout to secure a ten-round victory.
Józef Subia maintained his undefeated record with a majority decision victory over Francisco Casillas in a featherweight fight.
Paolo Barredo defeated Roberto Monreal by unanimous decision in a six-round lightweight fight.
Antonio Villegas he scored a first-round knockout in his professional debut against Alexander Nakamura, and Malikah Salazar also won in his debut, defeating Stephen Barbee by decision.
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Pedro Taduran KO7 Gustavo Pérez Álvarez
Jimuel Pacquiao KO2 Darrick Gates
Lazaro Lorenzana Esneiker UD10 belt
Józef Subia MD4 by Francisco Casillas
Paolo Barredo UD6 Roberto Monreal
Antonio Villegas KO1 by Alexander Nakamura
Malikah Salazar UD4 by Stephen Barbee
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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported on in-ring performances. Read the full biography.
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