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Bektemir Melikuziev Calls for WBA to Strip Munguia Over Mandatory Snub

Bektemir Melikuziev accused Jaime Munguia of refusing their ordered WBA super middleweight title fight, writing on Instagram Thursday morning that he had accepted concessions on Bektemir Melikuziev Calls for WBA to Strip Munguia Over Mandatory Snub @ Boxing News 24

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Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:43 AM

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Bektemir Melikuziev called on the WBA to strip Jaime Munguia for reportedly refusing a mandatory title defense.
Melikuziev claimed he conceded on testing, pay, and preparation time to finalize the fight.
The WBA confirmed it has not approved Munguia's proposed bout against Nikita Zon.

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Bektemir Melikuziev has urged the WBA to strip super middleweight champion Jaime Munguia of his title, accusing him of refusing their ordered mandatory bout. Melikuziev stated on Instagram that he accepted numerous concessions, including fighting on short notice, bypassing VADA testing, and taking minimal pay, yet Munguia's team continues to avoid the matchup while planning an October 31 fight against Nikita Zon.

The WBA previously gave both camps until October 21 to finalize terms. Following Melikuziev's public comments, the sanctioning body announced that it has not sanctioned Munguia's proposed bout against Zon and reiterated that Melikuziev remains the official mandatory challenger.

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Bektemir Melikuziev Calls for WBA to Strip Munguia Over Mandatory Snub

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