Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams Middleweight Title Fight Rescheduled for March 21st

The WBC middleweight title fight will take place in Orlando after being postponed last month.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The WBC middleweight title fight between champion Carlos Adames and challenger Austin 'Ammo' Williams has been rescheduled for March 21st in Orlando, Florida. The fight was originally planned for last month but was postponed at the last minute. Adames (24-1-1, 18 KO) is looking to defend his title for the third time, while Williams (20-1, 13 KO) is seeking to capture the WBC crown.

Why it matters

This fight is an important matchup in the middleweight division, with the winner potentially positioning themselves for a future title unification bout. Adames is looking to cement his status as champion, while Williams is aiming to break through and claim his first major title.

The details

Adames won the interim WBC middleweight title in 2021 and was later elevated to full champion after Jermall Charlo was stripped of the belt. He has successfully defended the title twice, against Terrell Gausha and in a controversial draw with Hamzah Sheeraz. Williams has rebounded nicely from his own loss to Sheeraz, beating veteran Patrice Volny and last-minute replacement Wendy Toussaint.

  • The fight is scheduled for March 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • The fight was originally planned for last month but was postponed at the last minute.

The players

Carlos Adames

The current WBC middleweight champion, who has a professional record of 24-1-1 with 18 knockouts.

Austin 'Ammo' Williams

The challenger, who has a professional record of 20-1 with 13 knockouts and is seeking to capture his first major title.

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What they’re saying

“Destiny forgives once. After that, it collects. Not everyone gets two warnings. He already used one. Danger is coming to Orlando on March 21!”

— Carlos Adames (badlefthook.com)

“The second Ammo Show will be electric. This is the moment I become WBC Champion of the World and begin my reign. Ten years of dedication all boiling down to one night, don't miss it!”

— Austin 'Ammo' Williams (badlefthook.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Adames vs. Williams fight could potentially face the winner of the interim WBC middleweight title fight between Jesus Ramos and Meiirim Nursultanov.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated middleweight title fight represents a major opportunity for both Adames and Williams to make their mark in the division. The winner will be in line for bigger fights and a chance to unify the middleweight titles.