Comments Thread For: Diego Pacheco rises from knockdown to hand Kevin Lele Sadjo first loss

[RockyKO]

was trained by Benavidez Sr

Fat Dave isn't known for footwork either a regular cross stepper

Diego feet are even worse

crappy footwork costs an outfighter more than it costs a come forward brawler!

Oh yeah, Benavidez's footwork is very much like robocop. What he lacks in footwork he makes up in sheer power and bricks for fist.

[SteveM]

I do that, and mostly in the context of how boxing media could be doing a better job of holding them to account so that they change.

So you're on a personal mission to change the way boxing media operates? Hmm. Good luck with that - might as well bang your head against a wall. I've been active on this site 10 years and probably was 'lurking' 2/3 years before that. Plus also have followed all the other media out there. This site does the best job of holding belt orgs to a standard - but it is a futile pursuit; like trying to herd cats.
Belt orgs are allowed to exist by the 6 or 7 large promoting entities. They are a useful scapegoat (not that they are blameless - it is a symbiotic relationship) - it means the promoters can be manipulative and corrupt and yet the belt orgs take most of the flack - a recent example - Stephen Fulton missed weight - his promoter pleads (bribes) the WBC to create an interim belt at 135. But the belt orgs, obviously get their purse commissions - just as long as they know/realise that they need to return favours.
Just be aware of all this. No need to bleat on and on about it. If you know, you know.

[RockyKO]

He needs to hit the gym and work and the go back and work some more. Technique, strategy, movement to optimize use of his gifts and tools. I'm surprised with the lack of evolution. Lots of up and coming talents would have folded badly, but he hung in there with his God given gifts and nothing else.

Take a page out of the Zayas book and get the skill level and ring IQ up to level. I have no inside info, but Pacheco looked like someone who's entire team believed the hype, took their foot of the gas, hands of the wheel and nothing evolved. With the right sparring and training, this should've been an easy fight. To make things worse, he gassed out badly.

@6'3 or 6'4 168lbs might be to much to ask. The Canelo payday at 168 is pretty much gone so time for a real roadmap to make a name and good money at the proper weight classe.

Pacheco could also try to squeeze one good opportunity out of this bad performance. Names that may have avoided him, won't after this fight. If Diego can do the work, make up for lost time and learn what needs, he could, could upset someone.

Exactly what I was thinking. He should train with Zayas or at least watch his film.

[steeve steel]

Pacheco is still young. This was a good test. As of right now, i don't think he beats the top guys of the division. But in a few years, who knows.

[LA_2_Vegas]

Pacheco is still young, but he's been around for a long time. He's like a veteran prospect at this point, i don't think you want to be there for too long.

Seems like he plateaued a couple fights back and not that much has changed yet - there just isn't much urgency in his game, the guys are sticking around too long. He doesn't need to be stopping everyone, but at least showing separation.

Still no real breakout performance yet - he's at the point where that fight could come soon so I'm hoping for that, don't want to see more languishing.

[LA_2_Vegas]

Oh yeah, Benavidez's footwork is very much like robocop. What he lacks in footwork he makes up in sheer power and bricks for fist.

And creativity and improvisation, legit handspeed, urgency. DB feet can be in the wrong position but he can still get off with both hands typically. DB can make it up as he goes and fight by feel, doesn't look like Diego will be capable of those things. Smart guy though, he'll have to come up with something for next fight.

[SouthpawRight]

Hahaha...what happened to Pacheco being 'the next big thing' and 'Canelo's successor'?

Told you he was NOTHING special at all and this fight exposed him badly. He gets rolled up and SMOKED by anybody with a pulse at 168lbs i.e. Crawford, Canelo, Sheeraz, Iglesias, Mbilli, Martinez, Resendiz etc.

"Told you he was NOTHING special at all".....yet you go out of your way to post something special about Pacheco, emojis and all. You are confused beyond being derogatory.

HisExcellency is just a loser troll who thinks we care about his previous posts. Imagine having as your primary motivation for logging onto a forum insulting fighters.

STFU you annoying, meddling little bitch...nobody asked for your opinion.

Btw have you managed to block the other HALF of the forum yet loser?

Her Royal Highness The Right Honourable LADY COVERDALE!

Looks like someone's having a back to back post meltdown. What percentage of this forum do you think uses it as an outlet for their anger issues and mental illness?

limey paqturd on limey paqturd violence

I favor him over almost everyone you mentioned. Crawford will not stay at 168. Iglesias looks dangerous but needs to step up. Mbilli is pretty much Kevin lele all over again maybe has some more tools in the bag but is pretty open. Sheeraz i suspect will get knocked out against Pacheco but thats the fight i would like to see the most.

My point is you talking like any of these guys is a monster and would steamroll Pacheco but this my friend is not the case and you better not put your money where your mouth is.

168 has a lot of work to do

Mbilli was one dimensional in his most recent outing

Osleys has been the man against light work. I think this guy will be the best of this class

TBud fate is sealed

[Mammoth]

Inside game is a weak but Sadjo is no joke. I knew it wouldn't be easy for Pacheco.

[SouthpawRight]

Inside game is a weak but Sadjo is no joke. I knew it wouldn't be easy for Pacheco.

In France where they're both from Christian is seen as ducking Kevin

[Mammoth]

In France where they're both from Christian is seen as ducking Kevin

Is that how that actually played out?