In a shocking turn of events, Carlos Adames, the current WBC middleweight champion, has been hospitalized due to severe dehydration. According to an official connected with Adames, he was transported by ambulance to a local medical facility, as reported by BoxingScene on Friday.
Adames, who boasts a record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 18 victories coming by way of knockout, hails from the Dominican Republic. He was set to defend his WBC title for the third time on Saturday night against Austin "Ammo" Williams at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. Unfortunately, this matchup has now been canceled, according to the same source.
The Adames-Williams fight was intended to be one of the highlights of the evening, serving as the co-main event alongside a highly anticipated clash featuring WBO 140-pound champion Teofimo Lopez facing unbeaten three-division titleholder Shakur Stevenson.
Prior to this incident, Adames had recently fought to a draw in February against Hamzah Sheeraz in Saudi Arabia. The champion has also been embroiled in a heated verbal rivalry with fellow 160-pound titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly, who has faced his own challenges related to weight management.
As the situation unfolds, BoxingScene is expected to provide more updates regarding Adames's health later on Friday. Stay tuned for further developments in what has quickly become a concerning situation for the boxing community.
