The Adames-Williams fight would make more sense if Ammo had beaten some solid fighters since losing to Sheeraz. Instead, Williams got three confidence boosters to return to his winning ways, but none were good enough to show if he is capable of performing again against top-level opposition.
Adames, 31, has been on the sidelines since fighting to a controversial 12-round split draw against Hamzah Sheeraz on February 22, 2025. Many people thought Carlos deserved the win in that fight, but the judges scored it a draw.
The contenders are still waiting
Fans were hoping to see the undefeated #2 WBC contender Yoenli Hernandez given a title shot against Adames. Many consider the Cuban-born Yoenli a future world champion, and possibly the next star in the 160-lb division.
On paper, the matchup still fits the familiar champion vs. challenger template at 160 pounds, but the timing is what makes it difficult.
Adames had already shared the ring with the division’s most dangerous up-and-coming name in Hamzah Sheeraz, and many felt he did enough to win that fight. Since then, his inactivity has stalled momentum rather than explained his stature.
Williams, on the other hand, was active, but activity alone did not answer the questions raised by his loss to Sheeraz. His recent victories have halted, not redefined, his career.
That gap — between staying busy and showing readiness — is what makes this title fight feel premature rather than deserved, especially with other contenders still waiting.
Adames vs. Williams fights on the undercard of Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson. The event will be streamed live on DAZN.
