WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames has signed a multi-fight promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing. The deal brings The Ring’s No. 1-ranked middleweight into the promotion.
The Dominican star, nicknamed “Caballo Bronco,” is 32 and has a record of 25-1-1 with 18 KOs in 11 years as a pro.
Terms Of The Deal
Zuffa Boxing did not announce fight dates, opponents or financial terms. An announcement regarding Adames’ debut will come later.
Adames addressed the move in a statement released by the promotion. “This is a new chapter in my career, and I’m here to make history,” Adames said. “Zuffa Boxing is building something special, and I want to be part of it.
I’m ready to face the best fighters in the world on the biggest stage. The best of ‘Caballo Bronco’ is yet to come.”
What It Means For Adames And Zuffa Boxing
The signing adds a reigning world champion to Zuffa Boxing’s roster. For Adames, the deal gives him a platform to defend his title and face top middleweight contenders.
Adames’ Record And Career Background
Adames has been unbeaten in seven fights since moving up to middleweight in 2021, with three WBC title defenses. He drew with Hamzah Sheeraz last year and defeated Austin “Ammo” Williams by decision in March.
Before winning the world title, Adames knocked out former unified super welterweight champion Julian Williams in the ninth round.
As an amateur, he won more than 200 fights and captured gold at the 2012 Pan American Youth Championships and the 2015 Jose Cheo Aponte Tournament.
What’s Next
Zuffa Boxing has not announced a date or opponent for Adames’ first fight under the new contract. The champion enters the deal as the WBC’s top middleweight and The Ring’s No. 1 ranked fighter in the division.
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