“Pacheco has to wait his turn” – Steven Nelson coach

Steven Nelson’s trainer Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre says Diego Pacheco is a fabulous boxer but he just has to wait his turn. BoMac wants the 23-year-old Pacheco (22-0, 18 KOs) and his team to know it’s not his time yet. Just wait in line.

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Pacheco and Nelson (20-0, 16 KOs) will headline this Saturday, January 25 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas. The event will be available to watch live on DAZN. In the co-main event, 2020 Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz fights Omar Salcido in a 10-round eliminator for the WBC lightweight title.

Eddie Hearn: “BoMac, this is a guy you’ve been screaming about for a long time. Terence has been saying, ‘Give this guy a shot.’ He’s a world champion. The moment is here Saturday night, a real fight , and a great fight too. I know you guys really like this one,” promoter Hearn said during Today final press conference for Saturday night’s event on DAZN.

Coach Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre: “We are ready. We’re never on the B-side, but that’s okay. We accept the challenge.”

Hearn: “You’ve been on both sides of the spectrum of fighters that come up against each other. Now, you’ve got a guy who’s never been given a chance (Nelson). He’s a big guy and it’s got to happen to him now. He is undefeated, he is 20-0. On the other hand, a young man (Pacheco), who seems to have had a test but has never done it.

“Obviously the plan is to test him. What’s the difference between these two guys and why does your charge win on Saturday night?”

BoMac: “They’re both great fighters, and he’s got a great trainer, Benavidez’s dad (Jose Sr.). But what makes Steven a little bit different is probably his IQ, and that will and determination. Now , the kid (Pacheco) is young. He’s a fabulous boxer, but he just has to wait his turn.”

Hearn: “I know his (Nelson) pedigree in the gym. He’s a little bigger than him. How bad does he want it Saturday night?”

BoMac: “You see.”

Coach José Benavidez Sr.: “We have to make a statement. I know Diego is ready to take over at 168, and on Saturday, everyone will see the new face of boxing.”

Hearn: “Steve Nelson may not be the biggest name in the world, but everyone knows how good he is. Some will say, ‘Why Steven Nelson? Is it a dangerous fight? But we want real fights. We have to prove it.”