WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames has pulled out of his scheduled defense against Austin “Amo” Williams this Saturday due to illness. According to The Ring, Adames (24-1-1, 18 KOs) was too unwell to make weight during Friday morning’s weigh-in, leading to his withdrawal from the bout set for “The Ring 6” event at Madison Square Garden. This fight was originally part of a card topped by WBO 140-pound champion Teofimo Lopez defending his title against three-division champion Shakur Stevenson.
The 31-year-old Adames has not competed since a contentious split draw with Hamza Silas last February. Williams’ manager, Sam Katkowski, told ESPN that Williams will stay on the card and face a last-minute replacement: Wendy Toussaint (17-3, 7 KOs). BoxRec shows Toussaint was slated to fight on February 28th against an unknown opponent and last fought in June, securing a split decision win over Joseph Hicks. Williams (19-1, 13 KOs) recently won his July bout by ninth-round TKO against Ivan Vazquez in Frisco, Texas.
Fan Take: This unexpected change shakes up what was already an exciting card, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fight sports. For fans, it serves as a reminder that even last-minute adjustments can produce thrilling matchups and keep the momentum alive for both fighters and the sport as a whole.
