- Diego Pacheco (26-0, 19 KOs) defends his WBC Silver and WBO International super middleweight belts against Darius Fulghum (15-1-1, 13 KOs) on Saturday 14 November at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
- It headlines the latest edition of The Fight, live on DAZN worldwide and on TNT and truTV in the United States, with the main event due in the early hours of Sunday UK time
- My view: Fulghum has power and a real chip on his shoulder, but Pacheco wins by stoppage between rounds eight and ten
Pacheco vs Fulghum: The Fight Week Details
Right then, fight week is here for one of the best young super middleweights on the planet. Diego Pacheco defends his WBC Silver and WBO International titles against Darius Fulghum on Saturday night at the Tennis Stadium at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Pacheco vs Fulghum is scheduled for twelve rounds.
It is the headliner of The Fight, the monthly series co-promoted by Matchroom and Golden Boy. Pacheco vs Fulghum is live on DAZN worldwide and on TNT and truTV in the States. For us in the UK, the main card starts at 1am on Sunday morning, so get the kettle on.
How Pacheco And Fulghum Got Here
Pacheco vs Fulghum: The Favourite
Pacheco is 26-0 with 19 knockouts and he is ranked No. 2 by the WBO and No. 3 by the WBC. Back in July he stopped Immanuwel Aleem in the eleventh round, and before that he had ground out three decision wins against seasoned operators. He is tall, patient and he works the body brilliantly. Make no mistake, he is a proper fighter.
Pacheco vs Fulghum: The Challenger
Fulghum is 30, a nursing graduate who did not lace up a glove until he was 18. That makes his 15-1-1 record with 13 knockouts all the more impressive. His one loss came against Bektemir Melikuziev in a WBA eliminator in May 2025, and he followed that with a draw before getting back to winning ways with a third-round stoppage in his last outing.
He has done plenty of talking this week, telling anyone who will listen that Team Pacheco made a mistake picking him. I like the confidence, and it should make Pacheco vs Fulghum better for it. The Pacheco vs Fulghum build-up needed a bit of spice and he has brought it.
Pacheco vs Fulghum Prediction
Let's not beat around the bush. Fulghum can punch and he will have his moments early, especially if he gets inside and lets his hands go. But Pacheco is levels above anyone Fulghum has shared a ring with. The reach, the jab and that body attack will slowly take the legs and the fight out of him.
My prediction for Pacheco vs Fulghum is Pacheco by stoppage between rounds eight and ten. If Fulghum hears the final bell, he deserves enormous credit, but I do not see it.
What Comes After Pacheco vs Fulghum
A win keeps Pacheco at the front of the queue at 168lbs, where Canelo Alvarez has just reclaimed the WBC title. That is the fight the kid wants and, if he looks the part on Saturday, it is one he will be calling for loudly. Keep an eye on Carson after the weigh-in too, as Jaron Ennis and Josh Kelly are due to face off for their February unification.