Carlos Adames has been elevated by the WBC from interim champion to full champion.
The news emerged hours after WBC beltholder Jermall Charlo was arrested on Monday in Texas and charged with three misdemeanors related to a DUI, fleeing the scene of a traffic accident, and eluding police.
“The WBC has provided and will continue to do as much as possible to support Jermall Charlo during his difficult times with regard to mental wellness," a statement said.
“The WBC Board of Governors has decided to confirm Carlos Adames as the WBC reigning middleweight champion as he is being elevated from interim champion to WBC World Champion.
“The WBC will closely work with PBC in securing the best course of action to attend to Jermall's needs at this moment in time.
“After a thorough evaluation of the situation and understanding of the facts and times, the WBC may rank Jermall in super middleweight.
“Carlos Adames has been exemplarily supportive of every action taken by the WBC in support of his fellow peer throughout this time. Congratulations.”
Adames (23-1, 18 KOs) learned of the news on his birthday and described it as God's timing.
Adames ( 23-1, 18KOs) joins WBO and IBF titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly IBF and WBA beltholder Erislandy Lara as champions at 160lbs
Adames won the vacant interim WBC middleweight title in 2022 blasting out Juan Macias Montiel in the third round.
The 30 year old Adames hasn't lost since suffering his lone career defeat to Patrick Teixeira during a 154-pound title fight in 2019.
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