Before Canelo Alvarez steps into the ring with Edgar Berlanga, he might already know who will be the next in line for him. Many fighters in the super middleweight division are waiting to lay their hands on the champion. But only one gets to do it, and it might be the winner of the upcoming fight featuring Diego Pacheco and Maciej Sulecki.
The fight is the perfect epitome of a clash between a surging, hot-and-coming contender in Pacheco, who is collecting KO wins for fun, and a veteran in Sulecki, whose tall experience and record have helped him amass respect in the boxing community. But only one will leave the squared circle with the victory, a number spot in the WBO rankings, and a future shot at the unified champion. It all unfolds tonight in a fight that entangles the future of multiple fighters and carries implications for the 168-pound division. EssentiallySports has the fans covered with their guide so that they don’t miss the fight.
Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki: Date, Time and Venue
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Pacheco and Sulecki will fight it out this Saturday, August 31, in a Matchroom Boxing showdown to reach the top of 168. The headliner will happen at the famed and multi-purpose, 27,000-seater Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Many fondly remember the venue as the home of the MLS soccer team, LA Galaxy, which has welcomed many European A-listers in recent years. It will also be one venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The American fans have an action-packed evening ahead of them, as the main card will start at 8.00 p.m. ET. If they only want to catch the main event, then they could tune in around 11 p.m. ET for the walkouts. But the UK fans might have a long night ahead of them, as the main card streams live at 1.00 a.m. BST (Sunday) for them. If they also want to skip the undercard and prefer to catch the headliner, then they can do it around 4.00 a.m. BST (Sunday). The fans also don’t have to break the bank for the event.
How much do you have to pay for it?
It’s a sweet deal for the fans, as the bill is available on the DAZN for free. All the fans need is a subscription. If fans subscribe to DAZN services now, they can do it at a monthly cost of $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month. An annual subscription will bring down the average price for the fans and will cost $224.99 in the U.S. and $199.99 in Canada. The same for British fans will cost £99.99, and, if they prefer a flexible plan, then a £19.99 per month option is available as well, which could be canceled anytime. However, it all depends on the kind of fights on the offers, and it seems the Pacheco vs. Sulecki event is not short of explosive fights.
Undercard fights: exciting action and high-stakes fights
Arturo Popoca vs. Jesus Arechiga Valdez (WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight championship)
With the title on the line, it’s a 10-round classic affair where Popoca, 23, will face a more aggressive and forward-coming Valdez, 24. It’s a typical clash of a power puncher and a technician, but Popoca also boasts enough power behind his punches to land a devastating blow. The supporting act to the main event of Pacheco vs. Sulecki has all the ingredients to be the fight to look out for.
Cheavon Clarke vs. Efetobor Apochi (Cruiserweight)
It’s a tough fight to call, as both fighters are not separated by skills or age. Both started their careers late. But Clarke has pulled an unblemished record of 9-0, whereas Apochi has sustained a couple of losses on the road and now boasts a record of 12-2. However, the fans could be sure of one thing: both fighters will go for the kill, and in most likelihood, the fans might witness one cruiserweight fighter in a free fall.
Adelaida Ruiz vs. Ginny Fuchs (WBC interim super flyweight championship)
Ruiz, 35, is one fight away from getting her title shot, and she can’t afford any slip-ups against Fuchs, 36, who has a thinner resume but a stacked amateur career. Despite that, the interim title holder might have enough experience and a well-rounded skillset to pull off another win and inch closer to her golden dream.
Other fights:
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Eduardo Nunez vs. Miguel Marriaga (super featherweight)
Criztec Bazaldua vs. Kyle Erwin (super lightweight)
Fabian Rojo vs. Alejandro Frias Rodriguez (welterweight)
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Alexander Gueche vs. David Vargas Zamora (super-flyweight)
What do you make of this coming fight between Diego Pacheco and Maciej Sulecki? Who are you rooting for to leave the arena with a win? Let us know in the comments below.