In a commanding display of skill and power, Carlos Adames successfully defended his WBC middleweight title against Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. Adames, who had been elevated to full champion status in 2024, delivered a masterclass performance over 12 rounds, securing a wide points victory.
Adames, with a record of 25-1-1 and 18 KOs, had previously held the WBC interim title and secured a decisive win against Terrell Gausha. His last bout in February ended in a split draw with Hamzah Sheeraz in Riyadh, setting the stage for this high-stakes encounter. Williams, boasting a record of 20-2 with 13 KOs, entered the ring on a four-fight winning streak, including a notable victory against Wendy Toussaint in January.
The fight began with Williams showing promise, landing impressive left hands in the first round. However, Adames quickly asserted his dominance in the second round, knocking Williams down with a pair of powerful right hands. Williams managed to recover and survive the round, but the momentum had shifted decisively in Adames’ favor.
As the fight progressed, Adames continued to control the action, landing precise right hands and avoiding Williams’ counters. By the sixth round, Williams appeared to be tiring, and Adames’ dominance became increasingly evident. The champion’s power shots and body blows took a toll on Williams, who, despite his best efforts, was unable to mount a sustained challenge.
In the final rounds, Adames pressed for a stoppage, but Williams showed remarkable resilience to make it to the final bell. Adames was docked a point for a low blow in the last round, but it did little to affect the outcome. The judges’ scorecards reflected Adames’ dominance, with scores of 118-108 and two tallies of 117-109, ensuring he retained his title.
In the undercard bouts, Corey ‘Too Smooth’ Marksman extended his unbeaten record to 13-0-1 with a ten-round points victory over Jaycob Gomez. Marksman’s precise scoring and defensive prowess earned him scores of 98-92 and 96-94 on the judges’ cards.
Additionally, 2024 Olympian Omari Jones continued his professional journey with an eight-round unanimous decision victory over Christian Gomez. Jones, based in Orlando, showcased his skills and stamina, winning all rounds to maintain his perfect record of 6-0 with 4 KOs.
The evening’s action was rounded out by Teremoana Teremoana, who remained undefeated with a victory in his eight-round bout, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the boxing world.
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