Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams: WBC Middleweight Title Showdown

The highly anticipated boxing match between Carlos Adames and Austin Williams took place on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. This pivotal 12-round middleweight bout (160 lbs / 72.6 kg) served as the main event of the evening and was contested for the prestigious WBC world middleweight title. The thrilling encounter unfolded at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Carlos Adames' Professional Record

WBC Middleweight champion Carlos Adames entered this fight boasting an impressive professional boxing record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 18 victories coming by knockout (a 75% KO rate). At the time, he held the No.3 ranking among middleweights globally. Adames' sole professional defeat occurred in 2019 against Patrick Teixeira. Since that setback, he had compiled a strong six-fight winning streak, which included significant victories over Julian Williams and Terrell Gausha in his two most recent contests leading up to this championship defense. Following this match, Adames would later face Hamzah Sheeraz, which ultimately resulted in a draw.

Austin Williams' Professional Record

His opponent, Austin Williams, known by his nickname 'Ammo', came into the fight with a professional record of 20 wins and 1 loss, including 13 knockouts. He was ranked No.7 in the competitive middleweight division. Williams' only professional defeat was sustained against Hamzah Sheeraz in 2024. After that loss, 'Ammo' had successfully rebounded with a series of four consecutive wins, notably defeating Ivan Vazquez and Wendy Toussaint in his two most recent appearances prior to challenging Adames.

Pre-Fight Activities

Leading up to the main event, both fighters participated in a pre-fight press conference where they addressed the media. The official weigh-in also took place, ensuring both Adames and Williams made the middleweight limit before stepping into the ring.

Full Fight Video / Highlights

A selection of videos, including fight highlights and the full bout between Carlos Adames and Austin Williams, is available for those who wish to relive the intense contest for the WBC Middleweight title.

Fight Result

After twelve rounds of intense competition, Carlos Adames successfully defended his title, defeating Austin Williams via unanimous decision.