By Steven Cummings
Super middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KOs) dropped previously unbeaten Darius Fulghum in the 12th to pull out a close unanimous decision victory on Friday night in the main event at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Bek “The Bully” fought a high-energy battle with Fulgham (14-1, 12 KOs), overcoming a point deduction for holding in the seventh round.
Melikuziev continued his career comeback with his ninth straight win following his only loss, a KO3 at the hands of Gabe Rosado in 2021. That loss was avenged in 2023 with a unanimous decision victory.
