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Jaime Munguia Faces Bektemir Melikuziev’s Fight or Vacate Demand

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 Jaime Munguia Faces Bektemir Melikuziev’s Fight or Vacate Demand @ Boxing News 24

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Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 4:46 AM

Key Things to Know

Bektemir Melikuziev demanded that WBA super middleweight champion Jaime Munguia fight him or vacate the title.
The WBA ordered both fighters' camps to negotiate a deal by an October 21 deadline.
A purse bid may be ordered if the camps fail to reach an agreement.

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Mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev has demanded that WBA super middleweight champion Jaime Munguia defend his title against him or vacate the belt. The WBA has ordered the matchup and granted both camps until October 21 to finalize an agreement before potentially calling a purse bid.

Melikuziev secured his mandatory status by defeating Darius Fulghum, while Munguia captured the WBA belt from Armando Resendiz in May. Amid reports from Rick Glaser that Munguia's camp is considering vacating the title, Munguia has yet to officially announce his next move.

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