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Adames Withdraws From WBC Title Defense vs. Williams After Pre-Weigh-In Illness

Officials are exploring a replacement for Williams, with mandatory obligations potentially shaping the title's next steps.

Overview

  • WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames pulled out before Friday's weigh-ins due to illness, canceling Saturday's scheduled defense against Austin "Ammo" Williams.
  • Lance Pugmire reported that Adames was hospitalized for dehydration.
  • Promoters are attempting to keep Williams on the Madison Square Garden card, though no replacement opponent has been announced.
  • The bout had been slated as the final main-card fight on The Ring 6 event headlined by Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson.
  • Rescheduling remains unclear because Adames is overdue for a WBC mandatory against Meiirim Nursultanov, according to Bad Left Hook.