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Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Diego Pacheco (22-0, 18 KOs) and Steven Nelson (20-0, 16 KOs) will soon clash in a battle of undefeated super middleweights.
Both men meet in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card in The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Ahead of their January 25 clash, both men spoke at a press conference. Below is some of what they had to say.
Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson Press Conference Quotes
Diego Pacheco
“First off, I want to thank God for bringing me here safely for this amazing opportunity and for allowing me to have the best training camp of my life yet,” said Pacheco. “I’m more than ready for this test…I want to thank Steven Nelson and his team for taking the fight and taking on this amazing opportunity for both of us, really. We’re both trying to get to that next level and now we’re here…”
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Steven Nelson
“Yeah, I’m definitely ready, man,” said Nelson. “You know, everybody saying ‘Steven Nelson, he’s a good fighter,’ but, they’ve seen an ok version of me. I’ve never been this focused, worked this hard, been this determined for nothing in my life and it’s going to show on Saturday. I promise you that.”
Fight Prediction
Nelson is at an age where he needs to beat someone like Pacheco if he wants to fight for a world title before he calls it a day. The Omaha native has talent that he has showcased on Terence Crawford undercards over the years but has yet to have an opportunity that would put him within reach of a world title. In short, Nelson will be more than motivated. However, at just 23 years of age, Pacheco has also shown immense talent and promise. He will have a significant height and reach advantage as well. Expect the younger man to win via unanimous decision, but it will not be easy.
Full Press Conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of Matchroom Boxing.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.
