Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most significant news and notable fights in the world of boxing and MMA. This week was packed with action, announcements, and pivotal moments that will shape the future of combat sports.
In a thrilling bout this past weekend, Carlos Adames, the 31-year-old Dominican powerhouse, successfully defended his WBC Middleweight Title against the formidable Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams. Adames, with a record of 25-1-1 and 18 KOs, dominated the fight from the opening bell, scoring a knockdown in the second round. The judges’ scorecards reflected his dominance, with scores of 118-108, 117-109, and 117-109. After the fight, Adames announced his decision to move up to the super middleweight division, seeking new challenges at 168 lbs.
In other news, former two-time world title challenger and Olympic medalist Michael Conlan has officially hung up his gloves. The announcement came after a split-decision loss to Kevin Walsh in Belfast on March 20. Conlan’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Irish boxing sensation.
Lester Martinez made history on Pro Box TV, becoming the first Guatemalan to capture a major belt. The 30-year-old, with a record of 20-0-1 and 16 KOs, outpointed Immanuwel Aleem on March 21 to claim the WBC Interim Super Middleweight title. However, the night was marred by a terrifying incident involving OnlyFans model and undefeated boxer Jocelyn Caramillo. Caramillo knocked out 19-year-old Isis Sio, putting her in an induced coma. Fortunately, Sio was released from the hospital later in the week and is on the road to recovery.
In legislative news, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which aims to reform minimum pay and safety coverage for fighters. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
The IBF has declared its cruiserweight title vacant after Jai Opetaia participated in an unsanctioned contest with Zuffa Boxing, violating IBF Rule 5. This rule states that a champion participating in an ‘Unsanctioned Contest’ within their weight class will have their title declared vacant.
Looking ahead, a vacant WBC Lightweight title fight between William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. is being targeted for June 2026. Additionally, Moses Itauma is set to face Jermaine Franklin Jr. this Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England. The heavyweight bout is the main event of Queensberry Promotions’ ‘Magnificent 7’ card.
Lastly, Sebastian Fundora will take on Keith Thurman on Saturday night in a highly anticipated matchup. Fans can catch the action on Amazon Prime on PBC PPV.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of these events as they unfold. The world of boxing and MMA never sleeps, and neither do we.
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