Diego Pacheco and Darius Fulghum make weight for Carson super-middleweight fight

Diego Pacheco and Darius Fulghum have both made weight for their super-middleweight fight in Carson, California, which closes tonight's Matchroom Boxing card. Pacheco weighed in at 168lbs and Fulghum at 167.7lbs, according to FightNews.

The bout is for the WBC Silver and WBO International super-middleweight titles. FightNews lists the preliminary fights from 2pm Pacific Time on Matchroom's YouTube channel, with the main card live on TNT and DAZN from 5pm PT.

Pacheco's push towards a title shot

Pacheco, from Los Angeles, is 26-0 with 19 knockouts. DAZN News says he is ranked by all four governing bodies, including first by the WBC and second by the WBO, and appears to be edging closer to a world title opportunity.

His last fight, in July, was his first under the veteran trainer Buddy McGirt. He stopped Immanuwel Aleem in the 11th round, and DAZN says his jab looked improved.

Fulghum's power

Fulghum, from Houston, is 15-1-1 with 13 knockouts. He last fought in May, when he won a unanimous decision against Yoanki Urrutia. DAZN describes him as a power puncher.

Pacheco has a six-inch reach advantage, according to DAZN. Its preview argues he should use the jab to control range, win rounds and set up his right hand.

What to watch

DAZN's analysis suggests work to the body could blunt Fulghum's forward pressure and open up shots upstairs. It also notes that Fulghum does not move his head off the centre line much and does not often use feints or changes of level, which could leave him exposed to a counter right.

For Fulghum, the task is to get past the jab and into range. DAZN frames the fight as a chance for Pacheco to take another step towards a world title, or for Fulghum to derail that path.

Can Pacheco's jab and reach be enough to control Fulghum in Carson?