Albuquerque boxer targets title shot on DAZN

Jose Luis 'Guero' Sanchez to face Justin Lacey-Pierce in upcoming fight

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Albuquerque junior middleweight boxer Jose Luis 'Guero' Sanchez will take on undefeated fighter Justin Lacey-Pierce in an upcoming bout that could propel Sanchez towards a title shot on the DAZN streaming platform.

Why it matters

This fight represents a major opportunity for Sanchez to elevate his career and potentially earn a coveted title shot, which would be a significant achievement for the Albuquerque-based boxer.

The details

Sanchez, who has an impressive professional record of 28 wins and only 3 losses, will be looking to use this fight against the unbeaten Lacey-Pierce as a springboard to a title shot on the DAZN streaming service. Lacey-Pierce, who is also a junior middleweight, has a perfect 18-0 record and is seen as a rising star in the division.

  • The fight between Sanchez and Lacey-Pierce is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

The players

Jose Luis 'Guero' Sanchez

An Albuquerque-based junior middleweight boxer with a professional record of 28 wins and 3 losses, looking to earn a title shot on the DAZN streaming platform.

Justin Lacey-Pierce

An undefeated junior middleweight boxer with a perfect 18-0 professional record, considered a rising star in the division.

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What they’re saying

“This is the biggest fight of my career so far, and I'm ready to put on a show for the fans and show that I belong at the top of the junior middleweight division.”

— Jose Luis 'Guero' Sanchez (Albuquerque Journal)

What’s next

If Sanchez is victorious, he will likely be in line for a title shot on the DAZN streaming platform, which would be a major milestone in his professional boxing career.

The takeaway

This fight represents a crucial opportunity for Jose Luis 'Guero' Sanchez to prove he is ready to compete at the highest level of the junior middleweight division and potentially earn a coveted title shot on the DAZN streaming platform.