Munguía defends WBA super middleweight title against unbeaten Russian Nikita Zon in Riyadh
The gist
WBA super middleweight champion Jaime Munguía defends his title against undefeated Russian Nikita Zon on October 31 in Riyadh.
The bout is a Canelo undercard co-feature, with a mandatory challenger waiting for the winner.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026The WBA Championship Committee issues a resolution granting Munguía special permission to defend against Zon on October 31 in Riyadh, applying only to this bout.
- Oct 30, 2026Promoter Richard Schaefer confirms Munguía-Zon will take place immediately before Canelo Álvarez faces Christian Mbilli on the same card.
- Oct 30, 2026Munguía and Zon appear at the final press conference and face off before their title clash.