Darius Fulghum is a skilled super middleweight from Houston, TX, boasting a record of 14-1, with 12 knockouts. A decorated amateur, Fulghum was ranked No. 1 in the USA as a heavyweight and captured the 2018 National Golden Gloves title, later making a strong showing at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Now fighting as a super middleweight, his amateur pedigree laid a strong foundation for his rapid professional rise.

In 2024, Fulghum had a breakout year, earning dominant wins over Alantez Fox, Cristian Olivas, Vaughn Alexander and Christopher Pearson — a run that positioned him as one of the top emerging threats in the super middleweight division. In February 2025, he was the co-main event on the Duarte vs. Madueño card, where he scored a clinical fourth-round KO over Winfred Harris Jr., solidifying his stance in the 168-division.

Fulghum’s latest outing came against Golden Boy stablemate David Stevens at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena on November 8, serving as the co-feature to Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin. The two went the full ten rounds, ending the bout in a majority draw.

Outside of the ring, Fulghum balances his boxing career with an impressive path – he’s a licensed nurse in Texas, holding a nursing degree from Prairie View A&M University. Known for his fun-loving and grounded personality, Fulghum brings charisma, compassion and work ethic to everything he does. He trains under the guidance of Darnell Pierce in Houston, and proudly carries the initials “DFG” — Destined For Greatness — a mantra that reflects both his ambition and his character.