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WBA claims it did not approve Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon

In case you’re just joining us, something weird is happening at super middleweight. Late last month, the WBA ordered newly crowned champion Jaime Munguia (46-2, 35 KO) to face mandatory challenger Bektemir “Bek the Bully” Melikuziev (17-1, 11 KO), who’s…

By Patrick Stumberg · Bad Left Hook

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:45 PM

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The WBA announced it has not approved the super middleweight fight between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon.
The organization had previously ordered Munguia to defend his title against mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev.
Melikuziev publicly rejected an offer of step-aside money from Munguia to allow an alternative fight.

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The World Boxing Association announced on social media that it has not approved a proposed super middleweight bout between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon. Munguia had been officially announced on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli, despite having previously been ordered to defend his belt against mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev.

Melikuziev had reportedly rejected step-aside money to allow the alternative fight to happen. Writer Patrick Stumberg argues that the sanctioning body should strip Munguia of his title rather than grant him an exception or name him a champion in recess.

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WBA claims it did not approve Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon

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