Today's Diego Pacheco vs Steven Nelson fight is for the former's USWBC and WBO International super middleweight titles and promises to be a fascinating contest. Pacheco is highly rated and is being touted for a world title shot in 2025 — and you can watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date: Today (Sat, Jan. 25, 2025)
► Venue: The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada
► Main card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT (Sun) / 12 p.m. AEDT (Sun).
► Ringwalks: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 a.m. GMT (Sun) / 2:30 p.m. AEDT (Sun).
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Pacheco has been mentioned as a future world champion for a little while now, but 2025 looks like it could be the 23-year-old's time to truly shine. The Los Angeles star turned pro at 17 and his liquid timing, combined with knockout power with both hands, has got many a knowing boxing sage excited. Already the number one-ranked super middleweight contender with the WBO, Pacheco has his eyes on division great Canelo Alvarez or IBF champion William Scull soon after stopping Maciej Sulecki in six round last August.
The also unbeaten Nelson has it all to do. With only three fights since 2020, the 36-year-old will have to pull off a career-best display against a highly fancied opponent, yet in his most recent bout So Cold produced a display to stand him in good stead on Saturday night. Part of Terrence Crawford's stable of fighters, he fought on the Crawford-Israil Madrimov undercard last August and stopped Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez. Such experience will help, but he must get on the inside and earn Pacheco's respect early.
“I’ve never been this determined for nothing in my life,” said Nelson in the pre-fight press conference. “I can’t afford to lose. I’m not losing. I’m not backing down. This is life changing for me. It’s hard out here.”
Pacheco, though, is in no mood for charity. “On January 25, he’s going to have a big surprise,” he said earlier this week, “and he’s going to find out he’s not ready to face someone like me. He’s never been in the ring with a fighter like me.”
Both fighters made weight at yesterday’s weigh-in as Pacheco tipped the scales at 166.4lbs and Nelson came in at bang on the 168.0lbs limit. Pacheco has the height, reach and youth advantage in this fight and will start as the favorite, but Nelson’s experience will nevertheless count for something, especially if he can get on the front foot in the early rounds.
On the undercard, up-and-coming lightweight prospect Andy Cruz takes on Omar Salcido Gamez. Here's how to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
Watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams from anywhere
It's natural that you might want to watch the Pacheco vs Nelson live stream in your home country and with your favorite pundits and commentators, but what if you're not there when the fight is on?
Say hello to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for boxing fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN , we rate it as the best VPN. Find out more in our NordVPN review.
It's really easy to set up and use a VPN in just three steps.
1. Choose and install your VPN. The best you can get right now is NordVPN.
2. Pick server location. So if you're in the U.S. and want to watch your usual U.K.-based stream, choose a server in the U.K.
3. Sit back and enjoy. Head to the streaming service showing the action and watch without being geo-blocked.
How to watch the Pacheco vs Nelson live stream in the U.S.
Boxing fans in the U.S. can catch the Pacheco vs Nelson live stream on DAZN, as is the case in much of the world.
The fight is all part of a regular subscription – no PPV fees here – which will cost $19.99 a month with a 12-month contract plan, or $29.99 a month for the monthly flexible pass. It's $224.99 if you want to pay for a year upfront. That brings access to more boxing, MLB, NHL, golf, lacrosse and even UFC if you're happy to add the occasional PPV fee.
Remember, if you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams in the U.K.
For fight fans in the U.K., DAZN also has the rights to show the Pacheco vs Nelson fight night on January 25.
Better yet, it's all part of your regular DAZN subscription with a month's access to the streaming service costing just £14.99 per month with a 12-month deal, or £24.99 for the flexible monthly rate. You can make even bigger savings by purchasing an annual subscription for just £119.99.
It's worth also noting that DAZN subscribers in the U.K. that have a HD-enabled Sky box can register to watch the fight on DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 on Sky here.
If you're traveling away from the U.K., and want to watch Pacheco vs Nelson online, you'll need to get yourself a knockout VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams in Canada
It's a similar picture for our friends in the great white north, where DAZN is showing the Pacheco vs Nelson fight in Canada as part of your regular subscription to the streaming service.
DAZN costs at CA$29.99 per month, or CA$199.99 if you buy a year upfront. DAZN in Canada has the rights to plenty of other sports, too, including Champions League, Europa League and Bundesliga football among much more.
Not in Canada right now? You'll need to get yourself a good streaming VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams in Australia
Let's not forget about boxing fans Down Under, too. The Pacheco vs Nelson live stream follows the lead of other countries around the world in that it is also via DAZN. In Australia a month's subscription costs AU$14.99.
Traveling away from Australia at the minute? You'll need to get yourself a boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams in New Zealand
For New Zealand boxing fans wanting to catch the Pacheco vs Nelson fight, it's DAZN again. For the Kiwis, a monthly subscription to the streaming service costs NZ$14.99.
Remember, if you're away from NZ at the minute, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Pacheco vs Nelson live streams worldwide
If you haven't seen your country listed above, fear not. DAZN holds the global broadcasting rights for Pacheco vs Nelson in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Visit the DAZN homepage to sign up for a subscription.
Remember, if you're away from home at the minute and struggling to connect, you'll need to get yourself a boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
Pacheco vs Nelsona tale of the tape
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Diego Pacheco | Steven Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | U.S. | U.S. |
| Date of birth | March 8th, 2001 | June 4th, 1988 |
| Height | 6' 4" | 5' 10" |
| Reach | 79" | 75" |
| Total fights | 22 | 20 |
| Record | 22-0 (18 KOs) | 20-0 (16 KOs) |
Pacheco vs Nelson fight card
- Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson; Super middleweight
- Andy Cruz vs. Omar Salcido Gamez; Lightweight
- Ernesto Mercado vs. Jose Pedraza; Super lightweight
- Leonardo Rubalcava vs. Israel Mercado; Super lightweight
- Nishant Dev vs. Alton Wiggins; Super welterweight
- Harley Merderos vs. Arturo de Isla; Lightweight
- Zaquin Moses vs. Alex Pallette; Super featherweight
Pacheco vs Nelson odds
Pacheco is the favorite to get the win at a best price of -340, with Nelson the outsider at odds of +250.
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