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Pacheco vs. Nelson Weigh-In Results: Fighters Ready for Super-Middleweight Showdown in Las Vegas

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The stage is set for an electrifying night of boxing as Diego Pacheco and Steven Nelson successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated clash for the USWBC and WBO International Super-Middleweight titles. The event, taking place in Las Vegas, will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN, with an action-packed undercard featuring rising stars and seasoned contenders.

Before The Bell – Streaming Live on Matchroom’s YouTube (3 PM PT)
🔹 4 Rounds | Super-Featherweight Contest
Zaquin Moses (130.4 lbs) vs. Mario Garcia (137.4 lbs)

Moses, hailing from Newark, New Jersey, comes in lighter than his opponent, the experienced Garcia from Cancun, Mexico.
🔹 6 Rounds | Lightweight Contest
Harley Mederos (134.4 lbs) vs. Arturo De Isla (135.6 lbs)

Brooklyn’s Mederos looks to maintain his unbeaten record as he faces Mexico’s De Isla, who came in just over a pound heavier.
🔹 6 Rounds | Super-Welterweight Contest
Nishant Dev (155.8 lbs) vs. Alton Wiggins (156.4 lbs)

India’s Dev makes his U.S. debut against California’s Wiggins, with both fighters closely matched on the scales.
Live on DAZN – Main Card (5 PM PT)
🔹 8 Rounds | Super-Lightweight Contest
Leonardo Rubalcava (141 lbs) vs. Israel Mercado (141 lbs)

An evenly matched showdown between Mexico’s Rubalcava and California’s Mercado, both weighing in at the division limit.
🔹 10 Rounds | Super-Lightweight Contest
Ernesto Mercado (142.4 lbs) vs. Jose Pedraza (143 lbs)

Rising prospect Mercado, fighting in front of a home crowd, takes on former world champion Pedraza, who is slightly heavier on the scale.
🔹 10 Rounds | IBF International & WBA Continental Latin-American Lightweight Titles
Andy Cruz (134.8 lbs) vs. Omar Salcido (134.8 lbs)

Cuban sensation Cruz looks to continue his rapid ascent in the lightweight division against Mexico’s unbeaten Salcido in a high-stakes title bout.
🔹 12 Rounds | USWBC & WBO International Super-Middleweight Titles – Main Event
Diego Pacheco (166.4 lbs) vs. Steven Nelson (168 lbs)

Undefeated knockout artist Pacheco came in just under the limit, while Omaha’s Nelson hit the 168 lb mark exactly. With titles and pride on the line, this main event promises fireworks.
Fight Night is Set!

With all fighters successfully making weight, the countdown to fight night is officially on. Doors open at 3 PM PT, with undercard action on Matchroom’s YouTube channel, before the main card goes live on DAZN at 5 PM PT.

Stay tuned for an unforgettable night of world-class boxing in Las Vegas!




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