Canelo vs Pacheco

When is Canelo vs Pacheco?

Canelo Alvarez could fight Diego Pacheco in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).

Canelo vs Pacheco stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Diego Pacheco would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 25 wins and 0 draws, with 18 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Pacheco would have a slight advantage in power over Canelo, with a 72% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.

Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 11 years, at 35 years old.

Pacheco has a height advantage of 7 inches over Canelo. This also extends to a 9-inch reach advantage.

Both Canelo Alvarez and Diego Pacheco fight out of an orthodox stance.

Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 43 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 13 years and 3 months earlier than Pacheco, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 404 more professional rounds, totaling 532 compared to Pacheco's 128.

Canelo Alvarez goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBA, 1 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 3 by the IBF, and 1 by The Ring at super middleweight.

Diego Pacheco is currently ranked number 9 by the WBA, 6 by the WBC, 2 by the WBO, 13 by the IBF, and 5 by The Ring in the 168lb division.

Canelo vs Pacheco form

Canelo Alvarez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated William Scull on May 3, 2025, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and WBA Super World Super Middleweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had won against Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Pacheco remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Kevin Lele Sadjo on December 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Stockton Arena, Stockton, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Trevor McCumby on July 19, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco.

Going into that contest, he had won against Steven Nelson on January 25, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had defeated Maciej Sulecki on August 31, 2024, by knockout in the 6th round at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.

He had beaten Shawn McCalman on April 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Diego Pacheco has been fighting more than Canelo Alvarez.

Canelo Alvarez last fought 6 months and 6 days ago, while Diego Pacheco's last outing was 3 months and 6 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Pacheco's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 11 months and 13 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 52 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.4 rounds on average.

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