I'm on the fence with Broner

[BoxingFollower]

They have two entirely different approaches man, some of the similarities are the stance, jab to the body and the way Broner arches his lead right hand, that's about it. Broner however has a counter left hook that he uses with far more consistency than Floyd, he's also an uppercut artist in close, throws right hooks to the body when he has his opponent pinned to the ropes, he's a more committed puncher. Again, some similarities, nothing wrong with that but two entirely different approach in the ring. The way they throw combinations aren't even close to the same either.

I dunno, his combinations remind me of Younger Mayweather, of course Mayweather today's combinations and Broners look nothing alike.

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I personally think that Broner fights more like James Toney than Floyd.

[Doctor_Tenma]

I dunno, his combinations remind me of Younger Mayweather, of course Mayweather today's combinations and Broners look nothing alike.

No, again Broner's lead right hand, jab to the body and defensive posture is Floyd-esque somewhat, everything else, that's Broner's game. Broner's combinations may be deadlier but it's also more reckless, Floyd would never throw a right hooks then follow it up with a left hook, Broner tends to do that.

[Bossy]

When it comes to Broner I think he is a very good fighter and getting better all the time. As a person outside the ring I don't think I will ever like him. He is too disrespectful of other fighters. He brags way to much when he has not really done all that much. He calls out fighters he has no intention of fighting. He often acts like a clown and a fool and he is still making that tired joke about "anyone can get it". In general I think he is an annoying guy and copies Mayweather to the point of being ridiculous. He is a damn good fighter in his own right and does not need to be the new Mayweather. He is probably more exciting to watch than Mayweather because of his punching power and attacking style. I would like him much more if he would just shutup and fight.

Great post

[DanboSmitty]

At the end of the day when a fighter steps into the ring your not viewing his personality, your watching him box. All that hype bull**** gets thrown out of the window. If you like Broner as a fighter, then you like him, if your not a fan of his style, then theres your answer.

[SlySlickSmooth]

I personally think that Broner fights more like James Toney than Floyd.

Inside game and body movement, I don't think I've ever seen him box like Floyd so that comparison made was ridiculous from the start unless they meant the demographic he is supposedly reaching to. The shoulder roll has been around forever.

[Chris Collins]

Broner's got a very exciting, fan freindly style and is very gifted, great to watch. The down side is that he's a complete muppet and I can't help but want to see him knocked out.

[boxingfeind]

I don't understand this dude

I don't get the Floyd emulation. Why, why oh, why would he want to be a second rate Mayweather (he will never be Floyd) when he could be a star in his own right? I saw a great interview with him by Luis Sandoval, he was almost charming. He was funny and not so obnoxious.

His twitter outbursts are cringe worthy at times. I want to like him, but I just don't know ...

You don`t get why Broner Emulates Floyd?Have you seen Floyd`s mansion?Have you seen his car with diamonds on the sun roof?Or did you fall down the steps bump your head and go into a coma which cause you to miss all those things?

[Bossy]

You don`t get why Broner Emulates Floyd?Have you seen Floyd`s mansion?Have you seen his car with diamonds on the sun roof?Or did you fall down the steps bump your head and go into a coma which cause you to miss all those things?

You must be slow.

Just because Floyd earned those things being Floyd, doesn't mean Broner will earn those things being Floyd.

This is probably the ******est post in the entire thread. If that's the case, I am going to emulate the Queen of England, sit back and wait for my money to roll in.

Don't forget to bow on your way out.

[Dr Rumack]

I personally think that Broner fights more like James Toney than Floyd.

Completely agree. The Mayweather comparisons are overdone. There are similarities you can point to, but for the most part it's a view touted by casual fans who don't think there's anything more to Floyd than the philly shell and trash talking.