Carlos Adames signs multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Carlos Adames, the WBC middleweight champion, has signed a multi-fight promotional contract with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing as of October 13, 2026. Adames joins fellow champions Aaron McKenna and Denzel Bentley under Zuffa. The announcement follows Adames' successful defense of his title against Austin "Ammo" Williams in March. He is expected to face Meiirim Nursultanov in his next bout, with negotiations to finalize the fight due by October 20, or purse bids will be called.
- •Adames holds a record of 25-1-1 with 18 KOs.
- •He is originally from the Dominican Republic and currently based in Las Vegas.
- •Adames' last fight was a unanimous decision win in March 2026.
- •Zuffa is expected to host Adames' next fight against Nursultanov in the coming weeks.
- •Bentley's title may be at risk due to his fight against Shane Mosley Jr.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Adames, WBC middleweight champion, signs with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
"Three of boxing's middleweight champions are now officially aligned with Zuffa.
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