Phase One | Janibek vs Adames UnificationJanibek, the reigning IBF and WBO champion, is in advanced talks to put his titles on the line against WBC belt holder Carlos Adames. The unification fight is seen as a necessary step to draw Crawford into a historic middleweight clash, as World Boxing News previously predicted. It’s almost a done deal.”Crawford’s Pathway to HistoryFresh off his masterclass victory over Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight, Crawford has already hinted that middleweight could be his next conquest. If he succeeds, Crawford would become the first man in history to win undisputed titles in four separate weight divisions:140 pounds (2017)147 pounds (2023)168 pounds (2025)160 pounds (2026 ?) As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights.