Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams – Fight Card, Preview, Schedule

The current WBC Middleweight Champion, Carlos ‘Bronco’ Adames, defends his title against Austin Williams in the upcoming title defense bout. This boxing match takes place at Caribe Royale Orlando, starting at 08:00 PM ET on 21 March 2026. The fight preview and expert predictions for the Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams fight are out here. The official fight card is also given below.

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Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams – Schedule

Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM GMT (Next Day)

Venue: Caribe Royale Orlando

Fighters: Carlos Adames & Austin Williams

Main Event: Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams (WBC Middleweight)

Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams Fight Card

Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams (WBC Middleweight Title)

Omari Jones vs Christian Gomez (Super Welterweight)

Jaycob Gomez vs Corey Marksman (Lightweight)

Teremoana Teremoana vs Curtis Harper (Heavyweight)

How to Watch the Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams Fight?

The WBC Middleweight title defense fight is taking center stage as Adames is getting ready to defend his title. This fight can be streamed online via the official DAZN app. You can get access to watch the fight with a monthly subscription.

What to Expect in This Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams Bout?

This fight will be pivotal, as it features the reigning champion and an emerging star in the ring. Carlos Adames is a two-time belt holder and a strong boxer with a high knockout ratio. He was nearly unbeatable but lost only a single bout against Patrick Teixeira. However, he rebuilt his career and won the WBC Middleweight title. On the other hand, Austin Williams is determined to win the belt from Adames. The 29-year-old boxer is on the verge of becoming the next big thing if he beats Adames. So, this fight will decide the next sensation in the WBC Middleweight category.

Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams – Preview

Stats and Bio

Carlos Adames

Nationality: Dominican Republic

Age: 31

Height:  5′ 11″

Reach:  73″

Total fights:  26

Record: 24-1-1 (18 KOs)

Austin Williams

Nationality:  American

Age: 29

Height:  6′ 0″

Reach:  78″

Total fights: 21

Record: 20-1 (13 KOs)

Fighters’ Background

Carlos Adames’s Early Phase

Carlos Adames, also known as “Caballo Bronco”, is a Dominican-French boxer who rose to fame and recognition from poverty. He spent most of his youth in hard times, making him mentally resilient. He started to train in boxing at the age of 12, encouraged by his brother. His elder brother was a boxer who lost his career due to unfavorable circumstances. As an amateur, he delivered stunning performances, often finishing the fight via stoppage. He built a massive record of 273-7 before becoming a professional boxer.

He won numerous accolades, including the 2012 Pan American Youth Championships and the 2012 Dominican Republic Youth National Championships. Seeing his speed and agility, he was named “Caballo Bronco.” Furthermore, he fought in the World Series of Boxing, representing the Dominican Republic. After a successful amateur career, Carlos Adames became a professional boxer, debuting against Souffrant.

Adames’s Professional Career

Adames won his very first professional bout against Jeff Souffrant. He won the fight by decision within four rounds. After that, he went on to face many welterweight fighters. One of the notable feats was against Kelly Figueroa. He beat Fiueroa and won the WBC Fedecaribe Welterweight belt. It was his major achievement in his professional career. Following that, he won the WBA Fedelatin welterweight title and retained it three times.

Adames moved on to the Light Middleweight category and won the vacant WBC-NABF Light Middleweight title. But he lost a fight to Patrick Teixeira in a WBO Interim Light Middleweight bout. However, his comeback was strong enough to move him up in the division and win the WBC Interim Middleweight title. After the previous champion was arrested, Adames became the new champion. Although he won without a fight, he proved his worth by retaining it twice.

Carlos Adames Record

No	Result	Opponent	Method
1	Win	Jeff Souffrant	UD
2	Win	Juan Carlos Santos	TKO
3	Win	Rasheed Lawal	KO
4	Win	Rudy Lozano	TKO
5	Win	José Vidal Soto	TKO
6	Win	Devis Caceres	TKO
7	Win	Kelly Figueroa	RTD
8	Win	Patrick López	TKO
9	Win	Iván Álvarez	RTD
10	Win	John Renteria	KO
11	Win	Jean Carlos Prada	TKO
12	Win	Carlos Molina	UD
13	Win	Adrian Jose Perez Aparicio	RTD
14	Win	Alejandro Barrera	UD
15	Win	Joshua Conley	TKO
16	Win	Juan Ruiz	KO
17	Win	Frank Galarza	TKO
18	Win	Patrick Day	UD
19	Loss	Patrick Teixeira	UD
20	Win	Byan Medina	TKO
21	Win	Alexis Salazar	TKO
22	Win	Sergiy Derevyanchenko	MD
23	Win	Juan Macias Montiel	KO
24	Win	Julian Williams	TKO
25	Win	Terrell Gausha	UD
26	Draw	Hamzah Sheeraz	SD

Austin Williams’s Formative Years

Austin Williams is an American boxer who fights in the middleweight category. Born in 1996, Austin Williams spent his early days as a sports enthusiast. Initially, he was practicing basketball, but he soon moved to boxing at the age of 19. From his 19th age, he trained and won multiple amateur bouts. He got the nickname “Ammo” for his relentless performance in boxing. Williams trained with professionals like Regis Prograis before his professional career.

Williams won both the USA Boxing Western Regional Champion and the Houston Golden Gloves Champion twice. He also became the Gulf Association’s Most Outstanding Boxer in 2017, which laid a strong foundation for his professional career. He signed with Matchroom Boxing and debuted in his first fight against Joel Guevara, beating him.

Austin Williams Professional Feats

He turned into a professional boxer and had his first bout against Joel Guevara, where he knocked him out. It was a commanding debut indeed for a 22-year-old debutant. From then on, Williams continued to win matches, having an unbeatable record, and won the IBF North American Middleweight title.

However, he had his first setback at the hands of Hamzah Sheeraz, who recently tied a bout with Carlos Adames. He lost the fight for the WBC Silver Middleweight title against Sheeraz. However, he bounced back from the defeat and continued with a four-match winning streak. Now he contends for the WBC Middleweight belt.

Austin Williams Record

No	Result	Opponent	Method
1	Win	Joel Guevara	KO
2	Win	Quadeer Jenkins	TKO
3	Win	Jabrandon Harris	KO
4	Win	Miroslav Juna	PTS
5	Win	Donald Sanchez	TKO
6	Win	Esau Herrera de la Cruz	TKO
7	Win	Isiah Jones	TKO
8	Win	Denis Douglin	UD
9	Win	Quatavious Cash	TKO
10	Win	Javier Francisco Maciel	TKO
11	Win	Chordale Booker	TKO
12	Win	Kieron Conway	UD
13	Win	Simon Madsen	UD
14	Win	River Wilson-Bent	TKO
15	Win	Steve Rolls	UD
16	Win	Armel Mbumba-Yassa	KO
17	Loss	Hamzah Sheeraz	TKO
18	Win	Gian Garrido	TKO
19	Win	Patrice Volny	UD
20	Win	Ivan Vazquez	TKO
21	Win	Wendy Toussaint	UD

Previous Fights Preview

Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz

The previous fight between Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz was a draw, as neither achieved a decisive moment. However, Hamzah Sheeraz was fast-paced and utilized jabs very effectively. His ability to maintain range while still giving punishments was the highlight. Sheeraz almost contained Adames, but Adames retaliated just as fiercely.

Austin Williams vs Wendy Toussaint

Austin Williams unleashed his raw and gritty performance in the fight. His speed and stamina allowed him to suppress Toussaint’s progression. However, Wendy Toussaint gave strong counterattacks. But he lacked the conditioning to sustain the momentum. Eventually, Toussaint went into survival mode, where Austin Williams earned more points throughout the rounds. Ultimately, Austin Williams won unanimously.

Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams Prediction

Carlos Adames is a versatile fighter inside the ring. He has a strong knockout potential, having fast-paced attacks. He specializes in pressuring his opponent early in the fight to drain their stamina. It helps him to easily contain his opponents in the later rounds. In addition, he also uses cuts and jabs effectively, which makes him defensively stronger.

Austin Williams, on the other hand, comes as a young and emerging boxer who regained his momentum after a loss. Williams has won a few titles before. But his quality is slightly underwhelming when compared to Adames’s depth. Williams may land clear shots, but Carlos Adames’s defense and quick reaction time will tackle them easily. Based on both fighters’ form, Carlos Adames has the edge in this Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams clash.

The Pick: Carlos Adames via Decision.