Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

WBC Orders Carlos Adames to Face Meiirim Nursultanov Next

Meiirim Nursultanov was supposed to fight for an interim belt Saturday. Instead, he is going straight to Carlos Adames for the full WBC middleweight title. WBC Orders Carlos Adames to Face Meiirim Nursultanov Next @ Boxing News 24

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5:52 AM
WBC Orders Carlos Adames to Face Meiirim Nursultanov Next
Key Things to Know
  • The WBC ordered Carlos Adames to face mandatory challenger Meiirim Nursultanov next.
  • A purse bid is scheduled for October 20 if the two camps fail to reach an agreement.
  • The winner of Adames versus Nursultanov must face interim champion Jesus Ramos Jr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The WBC has ordered Carlos Adames to make a mandatory title defense of his middleweight championship against Meiirim Nursultanov. Dan Rafael reported that both camps must negotiate a deal or face a purse bid scheduled for October 20. The eventual winner is mandated to face interim champion Jesus Ramos Jr. in a subsequent defense.

Nursultanov was originally scheduled to fight Ramos for the interim belt before Ramos was hospitalized and forced to withdraw due to food poisoning. With that bout canceled, the sanctioning body ruled that Nursultanov advances directly to challenge Adames for the full world title without needing an interim fight first.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.