Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Darius Fulghum: Live Results Update

Welcome to the live results update for Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Darius Fulghum!

Their bout headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Boxing fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. The card was also available to watch on the Golden Boy Promotions YouTube channel.

Be sure to check below as we recap each fight as the evening progresses.

Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Darius Fulghum Live Results Update

Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Darius Fulghum Fight Recap

Bektemir Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KOs) is now one step closer to challenging for a world title following his unanimous decision win over Darius Fulghum (14-1, 12 KOs).

Scores were 114-112 across the board for Melikuziev. With the victory, he is now the mandatory challenger for the WBA super middleweight championship. The title is currently held by undisputed champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.

After two rounds where both fighters were only able to land one punch at a time, Fulghum was visibly rocked early in round three from an overhand left. Melikuziev unleashed several punches following this while also keeping his opponent against the ropes. Fulghum was able to recover, however, and carried on fighting.

In the fifth round, blood poured from the nose of Melikuziev after he got hit with uppercuts. Fulghum attempted to capitalize, but it was the Uzbek who wound up ending the round strongly with straights of his own. Melikuziev would have to deal with a bloody nose till the final bell.

Melikuziev appeared to tire significantly as the fight went on. Following several warnings throughout the contest, he was deducted a point in round seven for holding. Despite this, he continued throwing wild shots at his opponent. Fulghum would respond in turn and had his moments of success as both fighters went toe-to-toe as the fight neared its end.

In round 12, a left hook to the body followed by another left upstairs sent Fulghum to the canvas. He got up and continued to exchange with Melikuziev till the end of the fight. In the end, the knockdown helped the Uzbek seal the decision win to become a mandatory challenger for a world title at super middleweight.

Darius Fulghum hits the canvas for the first time in his career!!#FulghumMelikuziev | LIVE on DAZN tonight pic.twitter.com/26AZVf37QK

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Undercard Results

Note: Part of the Melikuziev vs. Fulghum undercard was not televised. This live results update only includes televised bouts.

Eric Priest (16-0, 8 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Luis Arias (22-5-1, 11 KOs, 1 NC). Scores for the 10-round middleweight bout were 99-90 (x2) and 96-93. Arias was deducted a point in the second for hitting on the break.

Joshua Edwards (2-0, 2 KOs) won via first round knockout against Alexander Rhodes (2-2, 1 KO). The official time of stoppage for this six-round heavyweight fight was 2:08. Rhodes was knocked down by two right hooks to the head and was unable to beat the count of referee Robert Hoyle.

Federico Pacheco Jr. (9-0, 6 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Calvin Barnett (5-3, 2 KOs). Scores for this six-round heavyweight contest were 58-55 across the board. Barnett was deducted a point in the fourth for grabbing Pacheco’s arm.

Cayden Griffiths (5-0, 5 KOs) won via fourth round knockout against Edgar Gutierrez (3-3, 2 KOs). The official time of stoppage for this six-round super welterweight fight was 1:15. Gutierrez went to the canvas from a hard left hook to the head and was unable to beat the count of referee Allen Huggins.

Check out the full event broadcast below. Video courtesy of Golden Boy Promotions.