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Bektemir Melikuziev vs Darius Fulghum
Bektemir Melikuziev vs Darius Fulghum: Fight Guide
Bek “The Bully” Melikuziev and Darius “DGF” Fulghum meet on May 30 in a WBA super-middleweight title eliminator. With the 168lbs division highly reliant on leading man Canelo Alvarez the winner of this intriguing clash could go on to have a big say at world level in the coming years.
| Date | 30 May, 2025 | |
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| uk TV Channel |  dazn • (GMT) | |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 |
Bektemir Melikuziev vs Darius Fulghum: Official Weights
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Referee
Judges
Bektemir Melikuziev vs Darius Fulghum: Tale of the tape
Bektemir Melikuziev | Name | Darius Fulghum |
| 29 | Age | 28 |
5′9½″ / 177 cm | Height | 6'1" / 185 cm |
70½ / 179 cm | reach | / cm |
orthodox | Stance | orthodox |
15 | Wins | 14 |
10 | BY KO | 12 |
67 | KO% | 86 |
1 | Losses | 0 |
0 | Draws | 0 |
13 June, 2019 | Debut | 16 December, 2021 |
Rules and regulations
Rules set
Professional Boxing Rules (12 Rounds)
Round duration
3 minutes
Round
12 rounds
Scoring System
10-Point Must System
mandatory count rules
Referee must count to 8 before allowing the fight to continue after a knockdown
standing count rules
No standing 8-count
knockdown rules
Three knockdown rule typically not in effect (but can vary by jurisdiction)
cut rules
Fight can be stopped due to cuts, usually by doctor’s decision
Fouls and deductions
Points deducted for fouls at referee’s discretion. Typically 1 point per foul, disqualification possible for severe or repeated fouls
