Defending his 147-pound title before his home fans at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Meanwhile Broner, a 10-1 favorite, is by passing the 140-lb division to challenge for the 147-lb title. He's attempting to capture his third world title in just a six-fight span. If successful, it will be one of the quickest routes to triple champion status ever achieved. Notable champs to jump the 140-lb division to challenge for the 147-lb title: Roberto Duran (W 15 Ray Leonard - 6/20/80); Shane Mosley (W 12 Oscar delaHoya- 6/17/00); Henry Armstrong (W 15 Barney Ross). Armstrong was the featherweight champ when he defeated Ross. He then dropped to lightweight and won that title.
Will "The Magic Man" produce some more wizardry or will "The Problem" befuddle -- or bulldoze -- him into a full-time broadcasting career? Their respective CompuBox profiles offer these informational nuggets:
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Will "The Magic Man" produce some more wizardry or will "The Problem" befuddle -- or bulldoze -- him into a full-time broadcasting career? Their respective CompuBox profiles offer these informational nuggets:
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