Alan Chaves Eyes Justin Pauldo Fight As Title Push Continues

The unbeaten Argentine contender is reportedly discussing an August or September bout with WBC-ranked lightweight Justin Pauldo

Undefeated lightweight contender Alan “Veneno” Chaves could be heading into another important fight after his breakout U.S. debut earlier this year. According to a report from Fernando Sabatini, discussions are underway for Chaves to face Justin Pauldo between August and September.

Según me informaron, Alan “Veneno” Chaves (22-0, 19 KOs) 🇦🇷 podría enfrentar a Justin Pauldo (20-2, 10 KOs) 🇺🇸 entre agosto y septiembre. Chaves realizó su primera presentación en Las Vegas el pasado 25 de abril, cuando noqueó de manera contundente a Miguel Madueño. pic.twitter.com/oXI4db0UbH

— Fernando Sabatini (@FerSabatiniBox) June 4, 2026

Chaves, 25, improved to 22-0 with 19 knockouts when he stopped Miguel Madueño in the third round on April 25 in Las Vegas. The victory marked his first fight in the United States and his first appearance since signing with Matchroom Boxing earlier this year.

The Argentine southpaw has quickly climbed into world title contention and is currently ranked No. 2 by the WBO and No. 6 by the IBF at lightweight. A victory over Pauldo would further strengthen his position near the top of the division.

Pauldo, 31, enters the reported matchup with a 20-2 record and is ranked No. 6 by the WBC. The American contender has remained active in the lightweight rankings and would represent another step up in competition for Chaves as he continues his push toward a world title opportunity.

While no official announcement has been made, the matchup would pit two ranked contenders against one another at a time when the lightweight division remains crowded with title hopefuls.

Chaves generated considerable attention with his knockout victory over Madueño, and a fight with Pauldo would provide an opportunity to build on that momentum while moving closer to a shot at one of the division’s major titles.

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