The super middleweight division is heating up as one of boxing's most electric rising stars prepares to defend his spotless record. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the undefeated Diego Pacheco will square off against seasoned veteran Immanuwel Aleem at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Billed for 10 rounds in the 168-pound division, the high-stakes clash will see Pacheco put his WBC Silver and WBO International Super Middleweight titles on the line. With Pacheco eyeing a future world title shot and Aleem looking to pull off a career-defining upset, this matchup promises fireworks.
| Statistic | Diego Pacheco | Immanuwel Aleem |
| Record | 25-0 (18 KOs) | 22-4-3 (14 KOs) |
| Age | 25 years old | 32 years old |
| Height | 6'4" | 5'9" |
| Reach | 79" | 70" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| KO Percentage | 72% | 64% |
Diego Pacheco steps into the ring with a massive physical advantage. Standing at 6'4" with a 79-inch reach, he boasts a towering 7-inch advantage in both height and reach over the 5'9" Aleem. Pacheco also carries the edge in raw power with a 72% knockout rate compared to Aleem's 64%.
However, what Aleem lacks in size, he attempts to make up for in veteran experience. Having made his professional debut in 2012—nearly seven years before Pacheco—Aleem has logged 165 professional rounds compared to Pacheco's 128.
Pacheco enters this fight in blistering form, highly ranked across the board (#3 WBO, #4 WBC, #7 WBA). He is riding a wave of dominant performances, most recently outpointing Kevin Lele Sadjo in December 2025 and Trevor McCumby in July 2025. Pacheco has maintained a highly active schedule, stepping into the ring roughly every five and a half months and averaging 10.4 rounds per fight over his last five outings.
Conversely, Immanuwel Aleem, ranked #13 by the WBC, is looking to rebound. His last outing in March 2026 resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Lester Martinez for the interim WBC title. Aleem’s schedule has been far more sporadic, fighting on average once every two years over his last five contests. He will need to shake off any lingering ring rust early if he hopes to get inside Pacheco's massive reach.
The action in Carson isn't limited to the main event. Matchroom Boxing has put together a deep undercard to keep fans entertained throughout the evening:
Andy Cruz vs. Abraham Montoya (Lightweight Co-Main Event)
Albert Gonzalez vs. Aaron Alameda (Featherweight Contest)
Leo Atang vs. Glen Williams (Heavyweight Bout)
The event will be broadcast globally live on DAZN.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Main Card Start Time: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST (1:00 AM BST in the UK)
Main Event Ringwalks (Approx.): 10:47 PM EST / 7:47 PM PST (3:47 AM BST)
Fans in the United States and worldwide can stream the entire fight card via the DAZN app, which is compatible with Smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, tablets, and popular streaming sticks (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV).
Depending on your subscription, viewers can access the fight via the Standard Package (which covers over 185 fights annually) or the Ultimate Package, which bundles all marquee pay-per-view events seamlessly into the annual subscription fee.
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