Adrien Broner: record, next fight and profile →
Back in September, junior welterweights Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34KOs) and Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) were featured in separate Showtime televised fights from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. After Broner won his main event over Emmanuel Taylor, he called for a fight with Matthysse. Viewers believed the two boxers were placed on the card to promote a possible future meeting.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) has continued to bait Marcos Maidana (35-5, 31KOs) for a rematch. Last December in Texas, Maidana pulled off a major upset when he scored two knockdowns and out-fought Broner for a twelve round unanimous decision win. Broner, who moved up by two divisions to welterweight, moved down to 140-pounds earlier this year and won two in a row. He is searching for a fourth world title at junior welterweight but willing to move back up to 147 for a revenge fight with Maidana.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) is hoping to get a shot at Marcos Maidana or WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Pacquiao's return is being slated for a March return and Maidana is expected to be back by the midway point of the year. Broner is looking at a ring return in March. Last year, Broner skipped from 135 to 147 to capture his third divisional title. He then suffered his first career defeat last December, when Maidana dropped him twice on route to a twelve round unanimous decision.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) resurfaced at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Broner is in town to supports his close friend, Devon Alexander, who faces Amir Khan on Saturday night in the headline bout of a Showtime televised quadrupleheader. Broner is slated to return on March 7th in Cincinnati. His last two fights were held at 140-pounds, but he appeared to be way above the division limit when spotted on Friday. Some estimate the boxer is possibly 30 pounds above his fighting weight.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner unleashed the fury ... of his wallet -- spending a cool $10,000 to scoop up a ton of toys for kids today, and even personally handed 'em out. Hundreds of kids showed up for the giveaway at a boxing center in Broner's hometown of Cincinnati. The former champ tells TMZ Sports he organized the toy drive in conjunction with the Toys For Tots Foundation, and pulled up with an army truck full of loot.
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach detailed the much-talked about sparring session between welterweight prospect Errol Spence and former three division world champion Adrien Broner. The sparring session took place several years ago, when Spence was still an amateur and Broner was already a name in the making. Spence turned pro in 2012 and signed with manager Al Haymon, who also works with Broner.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner is no stranger to controversy. The once-beaten fighter taped a bizarre video, where he expressed his feelings on those who are close to him - in the event of his untimely death. Later in the interview, Broner discussed his immediate actions once entering heaven. The boxer explained his reasons, while using an arsenal of obscenities, on why he plans to smack deceased recording artists Michael Jackson and 2Pac.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) says last December's twelve round decision loss to Marcos Maidana was a very positive occurrence in his life. Going into that fight, Broner admits that his life was starting to get out of control. The boxer would record videos with all sorts of crazy antics and his partying lifestyle was very evident. The boxer stated in other interviews that he cleaned up his life, following that loss, and is more motivated to succeed in the ring. Broner has picked up two wins this year, against Carlos Molina and Emmanuel Taylor.
Former three division world champion Adrien Broner (29-1, 22KOs) is looking for a big fight. Winning two fights since suffering his first career loss last December, a twelve round decision to Marcos Maidana, Broner is now looking to return against a name opponent. The boxer he wants to face next is Maidana. After the loss to Maidana, Broner dropped down by seven pounds to junior welterweight. Maidana is unable to make 140-pounds and likely won't agree to a catch-weight, so Broner would have to move back up in weight to make that fight possible.
Brandon Bennett and Ricardo Williams Jr. were both long overdue for a return to the ring. The end to their respective periods of inactivity come in the form of a homecoming, appearing in separate bouts Friday evening just outside of the Cincinnati area at Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights, Kentucky.