Diego Pacheco Defeats Steven Nelson: Results and Fight Statistics

On January 26, a bout between Americans Diego Pacheco (23-0, 18 KOs) and Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs) took place in Las Vegas, USA. The fight was for the WBC USA and WBO International super middleweight titles (76.2 kg).

The fight went the full 12 rounds, with Pacheco securing a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored it 117-111 three times in favor of Diego Pacheco.

This marks the first career loss for the 36-year-old Nelson.

In August, Diego Pacheco defeated Maciej Sulecki via a 6th-round knockout, while Nelson stopped Marcos Vasquez in the 5th round via KO.

Judges’ Scores

Fight Statistics

According to Compubox, Pacheco threw 464 punches, landing 132 (28.4%). Nelson threw 560 punches, connecting on 77 (13.8%).

– Jabs:

Pacheco landed 58 of 314 (18.5%), while Nelson connected on 38 of 312 (12.2%).

– Power Punches:

Pacheco landed 74 of 150 (49.3%), compared to Nelson’s 39 of 248 (15.7%).

– Body Shots:

Pacheco landed 9 punches to the body, 8 of which were power punches. Nelson landed 12 body shots, 6 of them power punches.