Promoter Eddie Hearn needs Jaime Munguia subsequent for Diego Pacheco to battle following his victory over the always-tough Maciej Sulecki final Saturday evening on the Dignity Well being Sports activities Park in Carson, California.
Munguia’s Worth Tag May be Too Steep
It’s unclear if Hearn needs Munguia as a result of he might doubtlessly place a battle between him and Pacheco on DAZN PPV to assist with the monetary prices of placing this match collectively. Even when it does get placed on PPV, Munguia would need a assured purse that is likely to be out of Hearn’s worth vary.
Hearn thinks a battle between Pacheco and Munguia would simply promote out the Crypto Enviornment in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, it’s questionable whether or not Hearn can increase sufficient cash to curiosity Munguia in that battle.
Hearn balked at assembly the $2.2 million worth WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. wished for a unification conflict in opposition to Hearn-promoted IBF champion Jaron Boots Ennis.
Hearn supplied Norman Jr. $1.75 million and would go no increased. That was shocking as a result of Hearn had sounded so keen about Boots’ potential when he signed him to Matchroom, however so far, he’s not proven a willingness to put money into his future.
What was shocking is how Hearn made a giant deal about Norman Jr. not agreeing to his $1.75 million provide. He talked as if it was some huge cash.
If Hearn can’t provide you with the cash Munguia would need, Pacheco won’t be preventing him. Munguia is a special kind of fighter than the blokes Hearn has been choosing for him. He’ll need extra money, and Hearn gained’t encourage him to take the battle if he’s unwilling to supply at the least $5 million or extra.
Different Choices for Pacheco:
– Bektemir Melikuziev
– Erik Bazinyan
– Rohan Murdock
– Zach Parker
– Kevin Lele Sadjo
– Sergiy Derevyanchenko
– Vladimir Shishkin
The above fighters must be extra inexpensive for Hearn if he’s coping with monetary constraints of limiting what he can provide to lower than $2 million for Pacheco’s subsequent opponent.
“It’s very uncommon to have a fighter at that age, so good, 23-0 on the earth, and I believe he has a large future forward of him,” mentioned Eddie Hearn to the iFL TV YouTube channel, speaking about Diego Pacheco.
The efficiency by Pacheco in opposition to the 35-year-old Sulecki (32-3, 12 KOs) wasn’t out of this world good. Pacheco appeared respectable in opposition to a fighter lengthy within the tooth, however he was removed from nice in stopping the Polish fighter within the sixth spherical with a physique shot.
Hearn must be practical about Pacheco’s future as a result of he didn’t present the expertise that may recommend he’ll take over because the #1 fighter at 168 after Canelo Alvarez retires. Different younger fighters would beat Pacheco and make it look straightforward. Guys like Osleys Iglesias and Christian Mbilli would destroy Pacheco.
“I believe Munguia is the right battle. You’ve acquired Munguia, a Mexican fighter with massive help,” mentioned Hearn. “You’ve acquired Diego Pacheco; there was an incredible environment there tonight. That sells out the Staples Middle straightforward, and it’s such a very good battle. A tricky battle for Diego.”
Munguia’s Camp Unlikely to Agree
Even when Hearn can provide you with the cash that Munguia would need for a battle with Pacheco, it’s a match that his promoters at High Rank seemingly gained’t conform to. Why would they? Munguia misplaced his final battle in opposition to Canelo on Might 4th, and he must be rebuilt. They’re not going to match Munguia in opposition to Pacheco, particularly if all Hearn offers a lowball provide, hoping he can get him on a budget.
“I actually fancy it, however it needs to be these sorts of fights as a result of we’re [Pacheco] going to get known as because the necessary for the winner of Canelo-Berlanga. We recognize that’s not going to occur till September 2025. That’s a yr’s time. So it’s two extra fights, which is ok. It’s good timing as a result of when that comes, we’re not turning that down. You’ve acquired to take it,” mentioned Hearn.
Pacheco will seemingly get a title shot in opposition to unified tremendous middleweight champion Canelo in 2025, however he gained’t be prepared for that battle. There’s too extensive of a expertise hole between Canelo and Pacheco for the 23-year-old Diego to be prepared by subsequent yr for that match.
“So, somebody like Munguia could be completely good for the event of Diego Pacheco,” mentioned Hearn.
