
Golden Boy Promotions along with DAZN will be hosting a WBA super middleweight eliminator when unbeaten Darius Fulgham (14-0, 12KOs) battles it out with Bektemir Melikuziev (15-2, 12KOs) in a WBA Super Middleweight eliminator on May 30th at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.
Fulgham, who fights out of Houston Texas has a decorated amateur career, with a National Golden Gloves title in 2018 ranking number in the United States at heavyweight. Boasting a 3 inch height advantage and a slightly higher KO percentage the edge in power goes to the number 4 ranked WBA contender . Fulham will look to use his power and height to bully Bektemir in their 12-round contest.
Bektemir hails from Uzbekistan and also has a decent amatuer background with a silver medal as a middleweight in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Bektemir, a southpaw will look to use his experience, and southpaw advantage against the hard hitting Fulgham. Bektemir is ranked 3rd by the WBA. Bektemir wone his last 2 of 3 fights by 8th round and 4th round stoppage. This fight will come down to power and skill and with a title shot in the future on the line both these fighters will be looking to make a statement which has the makings of a great fight. Make sure to tune in on Mat 30th and don’t miss out on the action!