Kevin Lele Sadjo is confident he can knock out Diego Pacheco when the pair meet in Stockton, California on Saturday night.  Broadcast live on DAZN, Pacheco is looking to continue rising through the ranks at super middleweight, but Sadjo poses a different test for the American. Sadjo is a man known for his knockout power, with 23 of his 29 wins coming by way of knockout, and he will be aiming to make that 24 this weekend.  Sadjo and Pacheco faced the media on Thursday at the final fight week press conference, and the former was not afraid to reveal his intention to knock out Pacheco within eight rounds. "This fight is not going the distance, I will win before the eighth round," Sadjo said. "I have prepared for ten weeks, the last time I fought in England, I only had a few days to prepare for the fight. This time it’s different."

 

Sadjo's intentions to stop Pacheco should make for an entertaining affair at the Adventist Health Arena, but Pacheco has proven in the past that a front-foot approach will play into his hands.  Pacheco is not afraid to showcase his own punching power with 18 knockouts on his undefeated 24-fight record, but he has to be wary of the threat Sadjo poses. 

 

Replying to Sadjo's ambitious prediction, Pacheco will embrace his opponent's all-action approach and hopes to show that he is worthy of a world title shot. "I hope Kevin Lee Sadjo comes looking for the knockout, that’s perfect for me," Pacheco replied. "I know he’s a great fighter, I know he’s strong, but being strong doesn’t win fights. Come December 13th, you’re going to see the best fighter in the division Diego Pacheco do what he does and that’s going to be the DP Show."

 

If Pacheco manages to get past Sadjo, then there is a chance he could face Jaime Munguia in the first half of 2026. The hard-hitting Mexican is a former Canelo Alvarez opponent, but he is experiencing a mixed run of form, losing two of his last four fights. With Munguia being someone who has formed a reputation for being a big puncher, taking on Sadjo is the perfect warm-up if a meeting with Munguia did present itself in the near future.