Where to watch Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson: Live stream, start time & more for 2025 boxing fight

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Rising star Diego Pacheco looks to become one step closer to fighting for gold when he takes on veteran Steven Nelson. 

Here’s how to watch Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson, including live stream options, start time, and more.

Where to watch Diego Pacheco vs. Steven NelsonLive Stream: DAZNDiego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson will be available on DAZN in the U.S. A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month, and an annual subscription is $224.99.

WATCH: Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson, live on DAZN

Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson start timeDate: Saturday, January 25Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PTMain event start time (approx.): 10:30 p..m ET | 7:30 p.m. PTLocation: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom – Las VegasDiego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson is on January 25 in Las Vegas. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, and depending on the length of the undercard fights, the main event should start around 10:30 p.m. ET.

The 23-year-old Pacheco (22-0) has quickly climbed the ladder at super middleweight. The eight-time National Champion is currently ranked number one by the WBO, third in the WBC rankings, and sixth in the IBF rankings. His most impressive win to date was a knockout victory in August against Maciej Sulecki. 

Pacheco dreams of holding gold. A win against Nelson could start a run where a title fight at the end of the year is more reality than dream. 

“I feel that after putting on a great performance with Steven Nelson on January 25, I’ll be closer to fighting for a world title,” Pacheco said. “Obviously, Canelo has three of the belts, and [William] Scull has the other belt. Either one who’d like to give me the opportunity–-that’d be amazing. 

“Who will be the one that is going to give me the challenge? I don’t know, but hopefully, this year, I get to fight for a world title. I’m turning 24 this year, and I think this is the right time. I feel that now I have amassed the strength. I’m more focused than ever, and I’m ready.”

Nelson (20-0) has only competed three times from 2022 to 2024 after fighting twice in 2020. The 36-year-old Golden Gloves champion has 16 wins via knockout.

Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson fight cardDiego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson; Super MiddleweightsAndy Cruz vs. Omar Salcido Gamez; LightweightsErnesto Mercado vs. Jose Pedraza; Super LightweightsLeonardo Rubalcava vs. Israel Mercado; Super LightweightsHarley Mederos vs. Arturo de Isla; LightweightsNishant Dev vs. Alton Wiggins; Super WelterweightsZaquin Moses vs. Alex Pallette; Super Featherweights

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Daniel Yanofsky

Daniel Yanofsky is the Combat Sports Editor for The Sporting News since late 2021. Prior to working for TSN, Daniel provided insight on combat sports for Fightful, FIGHT SPORTS, and Wrestling Inc. A proud Ithaca College alum, when he isn’t working on his golf game, Daniel is advocating for three-minute rounds in women’s boxing.

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