Jaime Munguia Faces Bektemir Melikuziev’s Fight or Vacate Demand

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Jaime Munguia Faces Bektemir Melikuziev’s Fight or Vacate Demand Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 09/28/2026 - Comments Bektemir Melikuziev wants Jaime Munguia to defend his WBA super middleweight title or give it up. Reports that Munguia’s camp is considering vacating have given that demand an edge: if the champion leaves without a major fight lined up, fans will have reason to ask why he would not face the challenger he was ordered to fight.

“Now it’s simple for Munguia. Fight me, or give up the title. I earned my opportunity. I waited long enough. Now it’s time to fight. There are no more excuses, and no other opponents. I am his mandatory challenger. I earned this position in the ring. When I was already the mandatory, I was asked to step aside, and I agreed to work with the promoters because I was promised that I would be next," said Melikuziev to The Ring .

Melikuziev earned his mandatory position by beating Darius Fulghum last year. The WBA has now given both camps until October 21 to reach a deal and may call a purse bid if they cannot.