Super Middleweight Collision: Melikuziev vs. Fulghum Set for May 30 Showdown on DAZN

Two knockout artists, one title shot on the line.

The super middleweight division heats up on Friday, May 30, when Uzbekistan’s Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (15-1, 10 KOs) meets unbeaten Houston native Darius “DFG” Fulghum (14-0, 12 KOs) in a high-stakes WBA Super Middleweight Title Eliminator. The 12-round clash will headline a special edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN, live from The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Tickets for the event are on sale now, priced at $150, $100, $50, and $30 (plus fees). A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Suite Experience tickets are also available, which include exclusive merchandise and event upgrades. Visit AXS.com or GoldenBoy.com to purchase.

“My goal remains the same — a world title,” said Melikuziev. “This is the kind of fight I’ve been waiting for.”

“I’m coming to make a statement,” said Fulghum. “This opportunity means everything, and I’m ready to show why I belong at the top.”

Golden Boy Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya added:

“We’re putting top contenders in high-stakes fights — and this is a prime example. The winner moves one step closer to a world championship.”

Co-Main & Undercard Highlights

Eric Priest (15-0, 8 KOs) returns in a 10-round middleweight co-main event. His opponent will be announced soon.

2024 Olympian Joshua “Good” Edwards (1-0, 1 KO) steps back into the ring for a six-round heavyweight bout after a dominant pro debut.

Undefeated super welterweight Federico Pacheco Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) takes on Calvin Barnett (5-2, 2 KOs) in a six-rounder.

Cayden Griffiths (4-0, 4 KOs) looks to extend his knockout streak in a six-round welterweight opener.

Additional undercard details will be announced soon.

Fighter Backgrounds

Bektemir Melikuziev, a fierce body puncher with an elite amateur pedigree, won silver at the 2016 Olympics and turned pro in 2019 with a first-round KO. He most recently earned a hard-fought split decision win over David Stevens in November 2024, and is now closing in on a world title opportunity.

Darius Fulghum, a former National Golden Gloves champion, has quickly emerged as one of the division’s brightest prospects. With a perfect 14-0 record and 12 KOs, the Houston native and licensed nurse trains at LA’s Brickhouse Boxing Club alongside elite names like Zurdo Ramirez. His most recent win came via fourth-round knockout in February 2025.