Boxing Match Preview: Carlos Adames (24-1-1, 18 KOs) vs. Austin Williams (20-1-0, 13 KOs)
Venue: Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States.
DAZN broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT / 12:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday), with main-event ringwalks approximately 10:31 p.m. ET / 7:31 p.m. PT / 3:31 a.m. GMT (Sunday) (subject to change based on undercard length).
Injury Report
No injuries or medical issues reported for either fighter entering fight week. Adames fully recovered from the illness/dehydration that forced the original January 2026 postponement (he was hospitalized and unable to make weight). Both made weight cleanly in advance and have completed full camps. The bout is 100% confirmed and on schedule.
Fighter Matchups & Styles
- Carlos “Caballo Bronco” Adames: 31 years old, Dominican Republic native (resides Las Vegas), 5′ 11″ (180 cm), 73″ reach, orthodox. Pressure-oriented champion with elite timing, a punishing right hand, strong jab, and tight defense. Patient and composed — thrives in exchanges once he sets range. 75% KO rate in wins.
- Austin “Ammo” Williams: 29 years old, American (Houston/Palm Beach Gardens, FL), 6′ 0″ (183 cm), 78″ reach, southpaw. Athletic, high-volume pressure fighter who attacks head and body with combinations. Uses reach and aggression to disrupt rhythm; physical in close quarters but can be vulnerable to counters from disciplined boxers.
Tale of the Tape edge: Williams in height/reach and southpaw awkwardness. Adames in experience, power, and championship pedigree.
Recent Form
Adames (very inactive):
- Feb 22, 2025 – D12 Hamzah Sheeraz (hard-fought WBC title defense in Riyadh; many felt he did enough).
- Jun 15, 2024 – W UD12 Terrell Gausha (retained WBC title).
- Jun 2023 – W vs. Julian Williams (won interim title).
- Oct 2022 – W TKO vs. Juan Macias Montiel.
Adames has fought just once in the last 13+ months — the longest layoff of his career — but looked sharp in the Sheeraz draw.
Williams (highly active rebuild):
- Jan 31, 2026 – W UD10 Wendy Toussaint (stepped in on the original Adames card and dominated).
- Jul 19, 2025 – W TKO9 Ivan Vazquez.
- Mar 15, 2025 – W UD12 Patrice Volny (at this same Caribe Royale venue).
- Nov 2024 – W vs. Gian Garrido.
- Jun 2024 – L TKO11 Hamzah Sheeraz (only career loss; down late).
Williams is 4-1 in his last five, with three wins since the Sheeraz defeat, showing improved finishing ability and confidence.
Fight History Context
This is the first meeting (originally scheduled for Jan 31, 2026, on the Lopez-Stevenson undercard before Adames’ withdrawal). Adames captured the WBC title in 2023 and has two successful defenses (plus the Sheeraz draw). Williams earned his shot through rankings and a strong run under Matchroom, but this is his first world-title opportunity. Styles make for fireworks: Adames’ patience vs. Williams’ relentless pressure.
FIGHT ODDS
Carlos Adames + 350
Austin Williams + 275
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 20, 2026
