Trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. says his fighter Diego Pacheco (22-0, 18 KOs) isn't overlooking Steven Nelson (20-0, 16 KOs) in their 12-round headliner this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas. in vegas The event will be shown live on DAZN.

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Jose Sr. said they could have fought anyone, but they wanted Nelson, 36, who isn't exactly young for a nine-year pro. He got a late start in the pro ranks due to his long amateur career, but he has the talent to potentially win this fight if he can get to the chin of the 23-year-old Pacheco. We saw Diego have several close calls.

On the undercard, lightweight contender Andy Cruz will take on Omar Salcido in a 10-round bout. Cruz is looking to challenge WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for his belt.

No Overlooking Nelson

“They don't want to face a fighter like Diego Pacheco. Canelo has everything to lose and nothing to gain,” Jose Benavidez Sr. said Sean Zittel Canelo Alvarez is unlikely to agree to fight Diego Pacheco.

“It's never going to happen because Canelo wants to fight fighters that come at you. Fighters that are looking impressive. Diego Pacheco has straight punches. He's young with good legs and power,” Jose Sr. said.

“He's a good fighter. She is strong and relies on her strength. So we're not underestimating Steven Nelson. We are taking him very seriously because he wants the same thing that Diego Pacheco wants. He wants to beat us for the big fight. We want to beat him for the big fight. It's going to be very entertaining for me and for people.

“We were trying to do an eliminator with Christian Mbili. We signed the papers, and he said, 'No, he wants another fight.' we are ready These are the fights that are going to get us there. To prove to the public the dangerous fights.

“We're proving ourselves and focusing on Steven Nelson. He is a very dangerous fighter. Next, we'll look at our options. Right now, we're 100% locked in for Steve Nelson.”