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Middleweight champ Carlos Adames’ petition for over-the-weight bout approved by WBC

The WBC revealed they have approved middleweight champion Carlos Adames’ petition to appear in an over-the-weight bout and also say they will review Adames’ mandatory 160lbs obligations at their annual convention.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:23 AM
Middleweight champ Carlos Adames’ petition for over-the-weight bout approved by WBC
Key Things to Know
  • BoxingScene rounds up recent boxing headlines, interviews, fight updates, and upcoming match previews.
  • Trainer Frank Greaves analyzes potential heavyweight showdowns involving Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury.
  • Rene Tellez Giron is scheduled to fight Justin Pauldo in a co-main event on October 16.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BoxingScene's latest coverage rounds up key developments across the boxing world, featuring an interview with trainer Frank Greaves at The Ring Boxing Club in London. Greaves breaks down high-profile potential and upcoming matchups, including Fabio Wardley versus Daniel Dubois 2 and Anthony Joshua against Tyson Fury, while also reflecting on his boxing journey and John Hedges' defeat to Pat Brown.

Additional updates highlight Justin Pauldo facing Rene Tellez Giron in an October 16 co-main event, alongside potential fight plans for David Benavidez against Andy Ruiz Jr., Dmitry Bivol, or Artur Beterbiev. The report also notes Paulie Malignaggi's critique of Conor Benn following a knockout loss to Ryan Garcia and injury news regarding Ellie Scotney withdrawing from her scheduled bout.

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