Diego Pacheco vs Immanuwel Aleem Live Results

Pacheco retained his regional titles with an 11th-round stoppage while Andy Cruz, Leo Atang and Albert Gonzalez delivered impressive victories in Carson

Diego Pacheco (26-0, 19 KOs) systematically broke down Immanuwel Aleem (22-5-3, 14 KOs) before scoring an 11th-round TKO to retain his WBC Silver and WBO International super middleweight titles in Saturday night’s main event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Pacheco controlled the action behind a sharp jab, effective body attack, and steady combination punching, gradually wearing down the durable Aleem before overwhelming him with a sustained barrage that forced the referee to stop the fight. The victory marked an impressive debut under new trainer Buddy McGirt and kept the 25-year-old contender on course for a world title opportunity.

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Andy Cruz (7-1, 4 KOs) returned to the win column with a third-round technical knockout of late replacement Abraham Montoya (24-8-1, 14 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature for the vacant WBC USA Silver lightweight title. Cruz controlled the action from the opening bell, using his speed, sharp combinations, and precise punching to break down the durable Mexican veteran. Montoya, who stepped in after Albert Bell withdrew, was stopped for the first time in his career after suffering a reported broken jaw. The victory gives the 2020 Olympic gold medalist a convincing rebound performance following his January loss to Raymond Muratalla.

Albert Gonzalez (18-0, 11 KOs) scored one of the night’s most impressive victories, knocking out Aaron Alameda (30-4, 17 KOs) in the second round of their scheduled 10-round featherweight bout. The 24-year-old dropped the veteran before ending the fight with a decisive finish moments later. Gonzalez’s dominant performance kept the unbeaten featherweight prospect moving toward bigger opportunities.

Bruno Rios Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) passed the toughest test of his career, defeating Saul Sanchez (21-5-1, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision in a competitive 10-round bantamweight bout. Rios earned scores of 96-93, 96-93, and 95-94 after pulling ahead during the second half of the fight with more consistent punching. Sanchez had success pressing the action and landed several clean shots, but Rios answered with enough offense to secure the decision.

Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang (8-0, 7 KOs) made an impressive U.S. debut, knocking out Glen Williams (2-2, 1 KO) in the second round of their scheduled six-round bout.

Samuel Contreras (8-0, 3 KOs) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision over Jorge Alberto Ayala Lopez (2-3) in a six-round lightweight bout. Contreras controlled the action with his jab, higher work rate, and cleaner combinations to earn scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice.

Frank Espinoza (5-0, 5 KOs) kept his perfect knockout streak intact, stopping Luis Caraballo Ramos (8-9-1, 8 KOs) after the third round of their scheduled six-round middleweight bout.

Heavyweight prospect Federico Pacheco Jr. (11-0, 8 KOs) remained unbeaten, stopping Nick Jones (9-6, 6 KOs) in the second round after Jones suffered an apparent right arm injury and was unable to continue. The bout was waved off by the referee, giving the 22-year-old Los Angeles native another early victory. Diego Pacheco watched from ringside as his younger brother opened the card with the injury-shortened win. Federico has now won four straight fights inside the distance as he continues his development in the heavyweight division.