Jaime Munguia May Vacate Rather Than Fight Bektemir Melikuziev

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Jaime Munguia May Vacate Rather Than Fight Bektemir Melikuziev Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 09/24/2026 - Comments Jaime Munguia may give up his WBA super middleweight title rather than defend it against Bektemir Melikuziev. Rick Glaser says Munguia’s team is considering that option. If his information is right, the decision would fit a career that has generally been managed with care. I expected Munguia’s team to have little appetite for Bek once the mandatory fight was ordered.

Glaser says Munguia’s camp is taking a “deep dive into the idea of giving up the title.” He has not said Munguia has vacated. The WBA has given the two sides until October 21 to make a deal and may call a purse bid if they fail to agree.

The Golden Boy connection makes this especially revealing. Melikuziev has fought under its banner since turning professional, and the company knows what its own fighter would bring against Munguia. Bek is a powerful southpaw with a damaging body attack. Munguia’s willingness to take punches while pressing forward would give him chances to land, but it would also give Bek chances to hurt him.