Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Carlos Adames

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Carlos Adames made an impact.

Carlos Adames is a Dominican-French professional boxer who currently holds the WBC middleweight title, which he won in 2024. He is a prominent figure in the world of boxing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Adames Joins World Series of Boxing

In 2014, Carlos Adames represented the Dominican Republic in the World Series of Boxing.

July 2015: Adames' Professional Debut

In July 2015, Carlos Adames made his professional debut and defeated Jeff Souffrant by unanimous decision after four rounds.

2015: Adames Ends World Series of Boxing

In 2015, Carlos Adames ended representing the Dominican Republic in the World Series of Boxing, accumulating a 4–2 record.

July 2017: Adames Defeats Carlos Molina

In July 2017, Carlos Adames defeated welterweight contender Carlos Molina by unanimous decision after eleven rounds, ending a ten-fight knockout streak for Adames.

November 2019: Adames Fights Teixeira for WBO Title

On November 30, 2019, Carlos Adames faced Patrick Teixeira for the vacant WBO interim super welterweight title but lost by unanimous decision.

December 2021: Adames Beats Derevyanchenko

On December 5, 2021, Carlos Adames fought Sergiy Derevyanchenko and won by majority decision.

2022: Adames Wins WBC Interim Middleweight Title

On October 8, 2022, Carlos Adames defeated Juan Macias Montiel by third-round knockout to win the vacant WBC interim middleweight title.

June 24, 2023: Adames Defends WBC Interim Title

On June 24, 2023, Carlos Adames defended his WBC interim middleweight title against Julian Williams and won by technical knockout in the ninth round.

May 7, 2024: Adames Elevated to Full WBC Champion

On May 7, 2024, Carlos Adames was elevated from interim champion to full-fledged champion of the middleweight division by the WBC after Jermall Charlo was stripped of the title.

June 15, 2024: Adames Defends WBC Middleweight Title Against Gausha

On June 15, 2024, Carlos Adames defended his WBC middleweight title against Terrell Gausha and won the fight by unanimous decision at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

2024: Adames Holds WBC Middleweight Title

In 2024, Carlos Adames held the World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight title.

February 2025: Adames Title Defence Against Sheeraz Ends in Draw

On 22 February 2025, Carlos Adames defended his title against Hamzah Sheeraz at The Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight ended in a split draw.