Diego Pacheco's attempt to become the top guy at super middleweight continues, as the 24-year-old takes on Kevin Lele Sadjo on December 13.
Pacheco (24-0) has quickly climbed up the ranks at super middleweight. The eight-time National Champion is ranked ninth in the WBA's rankings, eighth by the WBC, and third by the WBO.
With a new trainer, the Los Angeles-born fighter with 18 wins via knockout is ready to make a statement heading into 2026.
“I am going to make this fight look easy, and I am going to get him out of there, for sure,” Pacheco promised on Inside The Ring. “I'm going to use my God-given abilities to my advantage.
“I have great boxing abilities, and I'm very athletic for a guy who is 6-foot-4. I have everything you need to become a world champion. I am very successful when I use my jab and stick to it. I like working on the inside and working the body with uppercuts. That's how I break down my opponents.”
Sadjo (26-0) is ranked tenth by the WBC and eighth by the WBO. The French fighter has 23 wins via knockout and has won four of his last five fights via the power punch.
Former champions return to action on the Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo undercard, while interim gold is on the line.
Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo undercard
Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Pacheco vs. Sadjo card.
Gabriel Flores Jr. Vs. Joe Cordina
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Flores record: 27-2
- Cordina record: 18-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see Gabriel Flores Jr. Vs. Joe Cordina.
A former National Champion, Flores (27-2) is on a six-fight win streak. The 25-year-old from Stockton looks for his third win of 2025.
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Cordina (18-1) is a former IBF super featherweight champion who lost the title against Anthony Cacace in May 2024. The multi-time amateur medalist from Cardiff rebounded with a win in July.
Ernesto Mercado vs. Antonio Moran
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Mercado record: 17-0
- Moran record: 31-7-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Ernesto Mercado faces Antonio Moran.
A 2023 Prospect of the Year candidate and ranked eighth in SN's 25 Under 25 in 2024, Mercado (17-0) has 16 wins via knockout. The 24-year-old took out former champion Jose Pedraza in his last fight.
Moran (31-7-1) is 3-3 in his last six fights, facing young and promising prospects along the way. He looks for consecutive wins for the first time since 2022.
Skye Nicolson vs. Yulihan Luna
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Nicolson record: 14-1
- Luna record: 28-4-1
- Belts at stake: Interim WBC super bantamweight title
Skye Nicolson and Yulihan Luna compete for the interim WBC super bantamweight title.
Nicolson (14-1) was the interim WBC featherweight champion but earned full-time status after Amanda Serrano relinquished the belt. The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist lost the title to Tiara Brown at the start of 2025 but has since won two straight at super bantamweight.
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Luna (28-4-1) is a former WBC bantamweight and IBF super bantamweight champion. The Mexican fighter lost the former belt against Dina Thorslund and has since won three straight.
Arturo Cardenas vs. Cesar Vaca
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Cardenas record: 16-0-1
- Vaca record: 19-2-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card, Arturo Cardenas faces Cesar Vaca.
Cardenas (16-0-1) aims to go 2-0 to close out 2025. The 25-year-old has nine wins via knockout.
Vaca (19-2-1) competes in the U.S. For the first time. He had a three-fight win streak snapped against Sam Goodman, and looks to end 2025 by going 2-1.
Cheavon Clarke vs. Anthony Hollaway
- Division/Weight: Cruiserweight
- Rivera record: 10-2
- Roldan record: 9-9-3
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Cheavon Clarke takes on Anthony Hollaway.
Clarke (10-2) won the British cruiserweight title by taking out Ellis Zorro, but lost it in his last fight against Viddal Riley. The European Championships silver medalist looks to end a two-fight losing streak.
Hollaway (9-9-3) is on a two-fight losing streak and is 2-2 in his last four fights. The 31-year-old has seven wins via knockout.
Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, December 13
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. GMT | 3 p.m. AEDT
- Location: Adventist Health Arena - Stockton, California
- Live Stream: DAZN
Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo will be available on DAZN worldwide.
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