As he waits to face WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, Carlos Adames has been able to prove that he is a problem in the division. Looking to continue that trend, the interim WBC champion defends his belt against Julian Williams on June 24.
The event will air on Showtime in the U.S. from The Armory in Minnesota.
Adames turned pro in 2015. The Dominican boxer defeated Joshua Conley in 2018 to win the NABF super welterweight title but failed to beat Patrick Teixeira in 2019 for the interim WBO super welterweight belt. He has since rebounded with four wins, his last bout being a knockout win over Juan Macia Montiel for the interim WBC belt in December.
The 29-year-old is now ready to make a statement in his maiden defence of the interim belt.
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"I've trained hard for this fight, and I'm ready to defend my interim WBC middleweight title against Julian Williams, who we all know is a very tough fighter,” said Adames. “I've worked tirelessly to earn my way in the sport, and I'm ready to prove I belong at the top of the middleweight division.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to showcase my skills on SHOWTIME, and I'm determined to put on a great performance for the fans. On June 24, The Armory in Minneapolis will be electrifying. I’m coming to win.”
Williams, 33, will be a tall task for Adames. "J Rock" turned pro in 2010 and has 16 wins via knockout. After failing to capture the IBF super welterweight title against Charlo in 2016, Williams won five in a row, including a unanimous decision win over Jarrett Hurd to win the IBF and WBA super welterweight titles.
Losing the belts to Jeison Rosario in his next fight, Williams has gone 1-1 since. He was upset by Wladimir Hernandez before outpointing Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla in November.
"Training has been going great, and I'm extremely well-prepared for this fight,” said Williams. “I've just been grinding and making the best of everything that I have.
"I haven’t seen that much of him, so I’m preparing for anything Adames can bring. A win on June 24 would mean everything. This is what I strive for. It’s been a little choppy, but I’m just looking forward to a tough fight in Minneapolis.”
Here’s all you need to know so far about Adames and Williams, from time, channel, odds, and card information.
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When is Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams?
- Date: Saturday: June 24 | Sunday, June 25
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST
- Main event: 10:30 p.m. ET | | 8:30 p.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST (approx.)
Adames vs. Williams is on June 24. The main card starts at 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST. Adames and Williams should make their way to the ring around 10:30 p.m. ET | | 8:30 p.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams
| Region | Date | TV Channel | Streaming |
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United States |
Fri. June 16 |
Showtime |
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United Kingdom |
Fri. June 16 |
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TBA |
| Australia | Sat. June 17 |
TBA |
Adames vs. Williams will be on Showtime in the U.S..
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Viewers can stream Showtime via Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox ONE, a laptop, or any mobile or tablet device.
Where is Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams?
Adames vs. Williams is inside The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The building can hold up to 8,400 people.
How much do tickets for Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams cost?
Tickets start at $51, per TicketSmarter.
Prices then range from $60, $70, $80, $90, $100, and $226.
Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams betting odds
Odds are currently unavailable for this fight.
Carlos Adames record, bio
- Nationality: Dominican
- Born: May 7, 1994
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 73 inches
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 22-1 with 17 wins via knockout
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Julian Williams record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: April 5, 1990
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 72.5 inches
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 28-3-1 with 16 wins via knockout
Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams fight card
- Carlos Adames (c) vs. Julian Williams for the interim WBC middleweight title
- Erickson Lubin vs. Luis Arias; Super Welterweights
- Fernando Martinez (c) vs. Jade Bornea for the IBF super flyweight title