If Rees gives Broner a hard fight...

Will that shatter Broners hype? If it's a hard fight for Broner, he should be embarrassed.

It would really just raise Rees' profile at this point. If Broner can only win a UD in a competitive fight then Rees will get on TV again. Rees has everything to gain from giving a good account of himself. Broner pretty much just has to lose to not get a big opportunity in the near future. Rees can lose and still climb the ranks in this situation. All of that said- how would Rees win? Jab? He needs physical attirbutes (speed) that he doesn't seem to have, I just can't picture it right now.

It depends. If Rees is hit with some solid shots and keeps coming forward and lands his own, it will all be to his credit.

When adversity knocks we'll see how he handles it, also pressure! For now at 23 yrs old he's right where he needs to be. He can move up when his body tells him too, I doubt he or his management are listening to "forum rubes" who have never even been in a gym let alone a fight! If you can't SEE that he has talent and potental right now you don't know what your looking at! Theres no "hype" about this kid, he's good right now at 23 yrs old! A fighters best maturity years are 27 to 31 this kid has all kinds of room to grow. If he drops a decision down the line does that mean he's done? Ofcourse on this forum where the undefeated rules it would be a disaster but in the real world you could loose a fight and still fight well if your oponent happens to best you that night its a reality strong fighters can deal with its the fans that panic! Should be fun to watch this kid grow in the sport! Ray.

Two division world champ...you say hes relatively inexperienced, wow. If he was in a tough fight say with Matthysse and won..then yes it would "add a dimension" as you put it. A tough fight with Rees, would knock him down a few notches. I call him inexperienced because he has 25 pro fights and less than 150 pro rounds. he hasn't seen enough in the ring as a professional. if rees, who is less talented but more experienced, gives him a tough fight it doesn't mean broner's potential as a pro is diminished in any way.

Rees is going to sleep son

You see the problem with what you guys are saying is that it makes too much sense. That's not common on this site nor is it looked upon positively. I mean c'mon we're talking about Boxingscene here. I mean there are threads on here saying he's scared of the 140lb division when this kid has had one fight at 135 It is painfully obvious that he is HUGE at 135. He can make the weight so I guess complaints are moot but the underlying sentiment is that he should be fighting north of where he is (the dude makes 140 and 147 pound fighters look small). I'd imagine hardly anyone would say a word about him or where he fights if he didn't brag about how good he is all the time. If you are truly that good, move up and fight someone closer to your size then, even so you should beat them with relative ease if you are that good. That's my feeling regarding it anyways.

It will calm the broner hype down a bit for a little while. The guy is saying he is going to carry the sport, win titles up through 154, every fight is an easy fight, etc. It's one thing to say that stuff and back it up, time and time again against respected, established opponents. It's a completely different story if you struggle against a guy nearly half of your size. For Broner's sake, he should hope he dispatches of Rees in like 2 rounds.

the people that hold a tough win against any fighter, especially a young one, are not the kind of fans whose opinion holds much merit. broner is a young and relatively inexperienced fighter. he has displayed a great deal of skill. should he find himself in an unexpected position, ie a tough fight, the measure of him as a fighter and ultimately a superstar is how he handles and overcomes adversity. Two division world champ...you say hes relatively inexperienced, wow. If he was in a tough fight say with Matthysse and won..then yes it would "add a dimension" as you put it. A tough fight with Rees, would knock him down a few notches.

Boxingscene is filled with idiot posters....true story.

The amount of fights hes had doesnt mean anything, if you think people will sit back after (hypothetically) seeing Broner have a tought fight with Rees and then go...this guy is the next superstar of boxing then you must being smoking that Chavez Jr green. the people that hold a tough win against any fighter, especially a young one, are not the kind of fans whose opinion holds much merit. broner is a young and relatively inexperienced fighter. he has displayed a great deal of skill. should he find himself in an unexpected position, ie a tough fight, the measure of him as a fighter and ultimately a superstar is how he handles and overcomes adversity.

why isn't it an indication that broner can win a tough fight? why would it be viewed negatively. That would be the sensible response, Dunn. However most boxing fans today (well the majority on here) don't use sense when posting. Just silly name calling & insulting boxers. You see the problem with what you guys are saying is that it makes too much sense. That's not common on this site nor is it looked upon positively. I mean c'mon we're talking about Boxingscene here. I mean there are threads on here saying he's scared of the 140lb division when this kid has had one fight at 135

broner has had 25 pro fights. if he has a tough fight at this point and wins THATS A GOOD THING!!!!! no illusion will be shattered. a dimension will be added. The amount of fights hes had doesnt mean anything, if you think people will sit back after (hypothetically) seeing Broner have a tought fight with Rees and then go...this guy is the next superstar of boxing then you must being smoking that Chavez Jr green.

I don't expect a competitive fight. Maybe Rees will make it "tough" by fighting sporadically and using the ring, but he isn't going to win rounds like that. Once he gets tired, he'll become a sitting duck and get stopped. Agreed. but if something unexpectedly occurs, a freak cut, a thumb, a well placed shot (think floyd/shane) that alters this? winning under adversity is never a bad thing in boxing, especially for a 23yr old with 25 pro fights and about 100-125 pro rounds.

My point is, given Broners rise to fame, the way hes performed in recent fights and his potential as a fighter. The prospect of Rees, eventhough good, giving Broner a tough fight at this stage would certainly shatter some of the illusion. yes i know boxing is hard yes fighters have tough fights ...inb4 people start preaching about sh*t. broner has had 25 pro fights. if he has a tough fight at this point and wins THATS A GOOD THING!!!!! no illusion will be shattered. a dimension will be added.

Understood. But if it ends up being a tough fight and broner wins, well hey he proved something, not disproved something. I don't expect a competitive fight. Maybe Rees will make it "tough" by fighting sporadically and using the ring, but he isn't going to win rounds like that. Once he gets tired, he'll become a sitting duck and get stopped.

why isn't it an indication that broner can win a tough fight? why would it be viewed negatively. My point is, given Broners rise to fame, the way hes performed in recent fights and his potential as a fighter. The prospect of Rees, eventhough good, giving Broner a tough fight at this stage would certainly shatter some of the illusion. yes i know boxing is hard yes fighters have tough fights ...inb4 people start preaching about sh*t.

I think Broner is good enough to where even if Rees attempts to make it tough, he'll still wind up catching an ass whupping. Broner has stopped everyone since PDL, and there's nothing about Rees that makes me believe that Broner can't get a stoppage. Understood. But if it ends up being a tough fight and broner wins, well hey he proved something, not disproved something.

That would be the sensible response, Dunn. However most boxing fans today (well the majority on here) don't use sense when posting. Just silly name calling & insulting boxers. its utterly retarded sometimes. how do you hold a competitive win against someone?

why isn't it an indication that broner can win a tough fight? why would it be viewed negatively. I think Broner is good enough to where even if Rees attempts to make it tough, he'll still wind up catching an ass whupping. Broner has stopped everyone since PDL, and there's nothing about Rees that makes me believe that Broner can't get a stoppage.