# WBA super-middleweight title defense mandate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wba-super-middleweight-title-defense-mandate
> Updated: 2026-09-28T04:46:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered super-middleweight champion Jaime Munguía to defend his title against mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev. The WBA set a deadline of October 21 for both parties to reach a formal agreement, noting that failure to negotiate could result in the Championship Committee initiating a purse bid.

Melikuziev, the division’s No. 1 ranked fighter, has publicly pressured Munguía to accept the bout, stating, “Now it’s simple for Munguia. Fight me, or give up the title. I earned my opportunity. I waited long enough. Now it’s time to fight.”

While Munguía won the championship on May 2, 2026, reports suggest his team is currently considering vacating the belt instead of proceeding with the mandatory defense.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Jaime Munguia ordered to defend WBA title against Bektemir Melikuziev

WBA super middleweight champion Jaime Munguia has been ordered to defend his title against mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev by October 21 or face a potential purse bid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaime-munguia-ordered-to-defend-wba-title-against-bektemir-melikuziev

### 2026-09-22: Jaime Munguía ordered to defend WBA title against Bektemir Melikuziev

The WBA has ordered super-middleweight champion Jaime Munguía to defend his title against mandatory challenger Bektemir Melikuziev, with a negotiation deadline set for October 21.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaime-mungua-ordered-to-defend-wba-title-against-bektemir-melikuziev

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