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Eddie Hearn, the chairman of Matchroom Boxing, promoter of both Pacheco and Berlanga, was excited at the prospect of a potential fight between the two.

Super middleweight Steven Nelson found solace in his loss to undefeated prospect Diego Pacheco last Saturday at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

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Aspiring super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco headed into the 10th round with a wide lead against Steven Nelson on Saturday in Las Vegas, but he had to withstand late pressure and an inspired rally to close out the unanimous decision triumph.

Diego Pacheco, banking on the natural assets of youth, and Steven Nelson, investing in the wisdom of experience, both made weight Friday ahead of their DAZN main event Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan.

The stakes are high in this super middleweight crossroads fight, with Nelson needing a big upset win to keep his career moving forward.

Diego Pacheco recalls peering out the window of his family’s South Central Los Angeles apartment, stunned by the commotion of screams as his cousin ran across a street outside, blood pouring from a gunshot wound, seeking refuge at Pacheco uncle’s nearby unit.

On Saturday in Las Vegas, Diego Pacheco will meet Steven Nelson, a welcome and often unusual novelty in the sport today. Here – in no particular order – are 10 other occasions when, at different stages of their careers, unbeaten 168lbs have met.

Pacheco, a rising super middleweight prospect, has sparred in recent months with Benavidez.