Super Middleweight Showdown
Last night’s Matchroom/TNT/DAZN Main Event between undefeated Super Middleweight Contender Diego Pacheco (26-1, 19 Kos) and Darius “DFG” Fulghum (16-1-1, 13 Kos) had a very interesting outcome that surprised the home-grown fans in attendance at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Diego came in this bout thinking this was going to be another night at the office but was met with some serious resistance right from the jump. Darius understood the task at hand and the opportunity that this bout provided. With that in mind Darius wasted no time pressing the action with the confidence of a very hungry and motivated challenger ready to silence the naysayers who had already counted him out.
Darius put gloves on Diego in such a way that had him backtracking absorbing punches all over the ring. Darius even drew first blood when he opened Diego with a cut under his right eye that clearly troubled him for the rest of the bout.
Darius’ “game plan” was simple but effective. Physically roughing up Diego while letting his hands go at every corner from head to body and not giving Diego the space or the time to work.
Darius showed no fear and proved to be the stronger fighter landing the more telling punches as the rounds progressed.
Although Diego had some moments, he was not able to capitalize on them long enough to still the rounds. Truth be told, Darius was simply outworking Diego round by round. Darius fought like a determined hungry fighter, unlike Diego who looked unfocused and unable to follow his trainer’s instructions inside that squared circle.
After 12 rounds of action the Judges at hand scored it 115-112, 115-112 and 114-113 unanimously for Darius Fulghum.
This was an impressive performance by Darius who pulled it off “Game 7 style” and beat the highly rated contender in his own house. With this convincing win, Darius relieved Diego of his titles and is now the New WBC Silver Super Middleweight Champion and the WBO International Super Middleweight Champion, repositioning him right back into contention in the Super Middleweight Division.
Congratulations on your latest conquest Darius, you’ve earned that one hands down!
Blaze
Great win for Darius. Well done! 🔥👆🏾🥊
Blaze