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Darius Fulghum Reveals Personal Struggles, Sacrifice for Pacheco

Darius Fulghum has revealed how a difficult year inside and outside the ring forced him to make changes ahead of his November 14 showdown with unbeaten super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco. The Houston fighter suffered his first professional defeat against…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:14 PM
Darius Fulghum Reveals Personal Struggles, Sacrifice for Pacheco
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Fulghum revealed personal struggles and training changes ahead of fighting Diego Pacheco on November 14.
  • Fulghum relocated his training camp from Houston to North Hollywood after suffering career setbacks in 2025.
  • The super middleweight contender rebounded in May 2026 by stopping Yoanki Urrutia in three rounds.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Darius Fulghum spoke about how personal struggles and ring setbacks prompted significant life and training changes ahead of his November 14 clash with Diego Pacheco in Carson, California. Following his first professional loss in 2025 and a subsequent draw, the 30-year-old super middleweight relocated his training camp from Houston to Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood to eliminate distractions and refocus his career.

Fulghum rebounded from his winless 2025 campaign with a third-round stoppage victory over Yoanki Urrutia in May 2026, lifting his record to 15-1-1. Now set to face the undefeated Pacheco (26-0), Fulghum expressed complete confidence in his preparation, stating his presence, heart, and determination will lead him to victory in the pivotal 168-pound matchup.

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