Pacheco’s Strategic Pause | Boxing News

Diego Pacheco’s recent exit from a high-stakes purse bid for a WBO title shot against Hamzah Sheeraz has sparked fan backlash, but promoter Eddie Hearn backs the move—calling it a smart, mature decision for the 25-year-old to delay elite-level competition while he settles into his new training camp with Buddy McGirt. Hearn sees this Saturday’s underdog fight against Immanuwel Aleem as a crucial proving ground for Pacheco, who’s still finding his footing after recent wins that lacked dominance. If Pacheco delivers a strong performance, Hearn hopes to revisit the Sheeraz matchup later—when Pacheco’s ready to truly challenge for a title. Meanwhile, Sheeraz keeps his title intact with an upcoming defense, but Hearn believes Pacheco’s development could make him a future threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/943a5185202106ea