WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames signs a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing

WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames has signed a multi-fight promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing.

Adames is 25-1-1 with 18 knockouts. He has defended the WBC title three times including a draw with Hamzah Sheeraz and a decision over Austin Williams in March.

"This is a new chapter in my career and I'm here to make history," Adames said. "I'm ready to face the best fighters in the world on the biggest stage."

Zuffa said an announcement about his debut would follow.