Danilo Perez | Staff Photographer & Writer

Diego Pacheco faces off Marcelo “El Terible” Coceres for the WBO International and USWBC Titles.

Undefeated South Central Angelino, Diego Pacheco, headlines his first event at home since the start of his boxing campaign. He faces the experienced fighter Marcelo “El Terible” Coceres on Saturday, November 18 at the YouTube Arena in Inglewood, California for the WBO International and the USWBC title.

Pacheco, who currently has an undefeated record of 19-0 with 16 of them being by knockout, is the hottest young boxer at the age of 22 with still time to grow and face off big-name fighters. His opponent currently has a record of 32-5-1 with 18 knockouts. Pacheco is looking to make Coceres his third win for the year.

As for Coceres, who is coming from a 2-2 record from his past four fights, is hungry for a win and leaving everything he has in the ring.

“I’m bringing everything into this fight. I can’t afford another loss at this point in my career. This is make or break and I’m leaving everything I have in the ring come November 18,” stated Coceres in media reports.

Aside from the main event, there will be several young fighters hoping to make an impact. There will also be another exciting match aside from the main event between former featherweight champion Erika Cruz and WBA champ Mayerlin Rivas. Rivas will be defending her title.

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