Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo Live Results and Round-By-Round Updates
Diego Pacheco and Kevin Lele Sadjo, two unbeaten top-10 super middleweights, faced off at the Stockton Arena in California. Pacheco entered the ring with a pristine 24-0 record including 18 knockouts. Sadjo also boasted an undefeated 26-0 record with 23 KOs, making this a much-anticipated showdown on the DAZN card.
Pacheco has been active this year with two decision wins earlier and recently switched trainers to Omar Villanueva, aiming for a world title shot in 2026. Sadjo, the European champion since 2021, fought twice already this year with stoppage wins in May and August. The preliminary card began at 5 p.m. ET on Uncrowned, with the main event starting at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN. Ring walks for the main event were expected around 11 p.m. ET.
Round 1: Pacheco opened cautiously with jabs, keeping Sadjo at bay. Sadjo attempted to close distance but Pacheco used effective power shots and clinches to control the pace. The round went to Pacheco with a 10-9 score.
Fight Developments: Pacheco maintained tactical discipline while Sadjo pressed forward aggressively. Both fighters showcased power but Pacheco capitalized on range and counterpunching. The contest proved to be the toughest test for Pacheco so far.
Additional DAZN Card Highlights:
- Joe Cordina won a unanimous decision over Gabriel Flores Jr. (117-110, 115-112, 114-113) in a lightweight tilt.
- Ernesto Mercado stopped Antonio Moran via sixth-round KO at super lightweight.
- Skye Nicolson retained the WBC interim super bantamweight title with a unanimous decision against Yulihan Luna.
Preliminaries Recap:
- Arturo Cardenas defeated Cesar Vaca Espinoza by unanimous decision.
- Cheavon Clarke won via fourth-round RTD against Anthony Hollaway.
- Sachery Sam earned a unanimous decision over Brandon Medina Guerrero.
This DAZN show featured compelling bouts, with the Pacheco vs. Sadjo clash spotlighting the rise of two rising contenders. Fans followed live round-by-round updates to witness whether Pacheco would continue his undefeated streak or if Sadjo could score a breakthrough win on U.S. soil.
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