Canelo vs Pacheco

When is Canelo vs Pacheco?

Canelo Alvarez could fight Diego Pacheco in Autumn/Fall 2025 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 would be making his 10th defense of the The Ring Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has held this belt for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

He would be making his 8th defense of the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Billy Joe Saunders in May 2021. He has held this title for 4 years and 17 days.

Also, on the line would be his 10th defense of the WBC World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been recognised as this champion for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

In addition, he would be defending IBF World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against William Scull in May 2025. He has been IBF champion for 22 days.

Finally, he would be making his 10th defense of the WBA Super World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been WBA champion for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Canelo vs Pacheco stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 2 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 23 wins and 0 draws, with 18 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Pacheco would have an advantage in power over Canelo, with a 78% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.

Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 10 years, at 34 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 44 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 416 more professional rounds, totaling 520 compared to Pacheco's 104.

Diego Pacheco is currently ranked number 6 by the WBA, 3 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 13 by the IBF, and 2 by The Ring in the 168lb division.

Canelo vs Pacheco form

Canelo Alvarez has beaten 5 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he 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.

Prior to that, he had defeated 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.

Going into that contest, he had beaten 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.

Before that, he had won against 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.

He had beaten John Ryder on May 6, 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 Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.

Pacheco remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Steven Nelson on January 25, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, United States.

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

Going into that contest, he had won against Shawn McCalman on April 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had defeated Marcelo Esteban Coceres on November 18, 2023, by knockout in the 9th round at YouTube Theater, Inglewood.

He had beaten Manuel Gallegos on July 7, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Cintermex, Monterrey, Mexico.

Activity check

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

Canelo Alvarez last fought 4 months and 17 days ago, while Diego Pacheco's last outing was 7 months and 26 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 14 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 22 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 2 years, 2 months and 13 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 10 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 41 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.2 rounds on average.

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