History of Adrien Broner in Timeline

Adrien Broner is a former American professional boxer who achieved world championships across four different weight classes. He held the WBO super featherweight title (2011-2012), the WBC lightweight title (2012-2013), the WBA welterweight title in 2013, and the WBA super lightweight title (2015-2016).

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July 28, 1989: Adrien Broner's Birth

On July 28, 1989, Adrien Jerome Broner was born. He is an American former professional boxer.

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May 31, 2008: Broner's Professional Debut

On May 31, 2008, Adrien Broner started his professional boxing career and achieved three consecutive first-round knockouts. His opponents were Allante Davis, David Warren Huffman, and Ramon Flores.

January 2009: Fight against Jose Alfredo Lugo

In January 2009, Adrien Broner fought Jose Alfredo Lugo at the Staples Center. The fight went the distance.

2009: Showtime Ratings

In 2009, Showtime began tracking individual fights. Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana fight drew 1.3 million viewers, becoming the third-highest rated fight for the network since tracking began.

2010: Four Fights and Victories

In 2010, Adrien Broner participated in four fights against Rafael Lora, Carlos Claudio, Guillermo Sanchez, and Ilido Julio, winning all of them.

March 5, 2011: Broner vs. Daniel Ponce de León

On March 5, 2011, Adrien Broner faced Daniel Ponce de León. Broner secured a controversial unanimous decision victory in a closely contested fight.

November 26, 2011: Broner Wins WBO Super Featherweight Title

On November 26, 2011, Adrien Broner fought Vicente Martin Rodriguez and won the vacant WBO Super Featherweight World title by knockout in the third round.

2011: WBO Super Featherweight Title

In 2011, Adrien Broner won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight title.

February 25, 2012: Broner Defends WBO Belt Against Eloy Pérez

On February 25, 2012, Adrien Broner successfully defended his WBO Super Featherweight title against Eloy Pérez, securing a knockout victory.

July 21, 2012: Broner Stripped of Title, Wins Fight Against Escobedo

On July 21, 2012, Adrien Broner was stripped of his WBO Super Featherweight title after failing to make weight. Despite this, he fought Vicente Escobedo and won by a 5th-round TKO.

November 17, 2012: Broner Defeats DeMarco to Win WBC Lightweight Title

On November 17, 2012, Adrien Broner defeated Antonio DeMarco in Atlantic City, winning the WBC Lightweight title. The fight ended in the 8th round after DeMarco's corner stopped the fight following a knockdown.

December 2012: Molina's Last Fight Before Broner

In December 2012, Carlos Molina had his first professional loss against Amir Khan, before fighting Broner in 2014.

December 2012: Broner vs. Gavin Rees Fight Announcement

In December 2012, it was announced that Adrien Broner would fight Gavin Rees on February 16, 2013, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

2012: WBC Lightweight Title

In 2012, Adrien Broner won the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title.

February 16, 2013: Broner Defeats Gavin Rees

On February 16, 2013, Adrien Broner defeated Gavin Rees by TKO in the fifth round. Rees' corner threw in the towel after Broner dominated the fight.

March 10, 2013: Broner vs. Malignaggi Fight Made Official

On March 10, 2013, it was officially announced that Adrien Broner would move up to welterweight to fight Paulie Malignaggi on June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

July 2013: Allakhverdiev's fight since July 2013

Before fighting Broner in October 2015, Khabib Allakkverdiev was fighting for only the second time since July 2013.

October 2013: Broner vs. Maidana Announced

In October 2013, Adrien Broner's first welterweight defense against Marcos Maidana was announced. The fight was scheduled for December 14.

2013: WBA Welterweight Title

In 2013, Adrien Broner secured the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title.

January 15, 2014: Broner Exercises Rematch Clause

On January 15, 2014, Adrien Broner exercised his contractual rematch clause to fight Marcos Maidana again.

March 26, 2014: Broner to Fight Molina

On March 26, 2014, it was announced that Adrien Broner would fight Carlos Molina as a light welterweight on the Mayweather vs. Maidana undercard on May 3.

April 2014: Vargas vacates title

In April 2014, Jessie Vargas vacated his WBA super lightweight title.

April 2014: Possible Rematch Location

In April 2014, potential locations for the Broner-Maidana rematch were discussed, including the StubHub Center in California and the Alamodome.

August 14, 2014: Press conference to announce Broner vs. Taylor

On August 14, 2014, the official press conference took place to announce the fight between Adrien Broner and Emmanuel Taylor for the WBA International title.

2014: Previous Arrest

On April 20, 2017, Broner was arrested on a warrant for a previous arrest in 2014

January 2015: Wilder vs Stiverne fight

In January 2015, Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne to win the WBC heavyweight title. That fight drew an average of 1.24 million, while Broner vs Garcia drew an average 881,000 viewers on Showtime

May 16, 2015: Broner vs Porter fight announcement

On May 16, 2015, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions announced that Adrien Broner would fight Shawn Porter on June 20 at the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC at a catchweight of 144lbs.

October 2015: Broner wins WBA title vs Allakhverdiev

In October 2015, Adrien Broner defeated Khabib Allakhverdiev by TKO in the 12th round to win the vacant WBA super lightweight title at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

2015: WBA Super Lightweight Title

In 2015, Adrien Broner claimed the WBA super lightweight title.

February 19, 2016: Broner vs. Theophane fight announcement

On February 19, 2016, Premier Boxing Champions announced that Adrien Broner would defend his WBA super lightweight title against Ashley Theophane on April 1 at D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C.

October 2016: Broner posts alarming images

In October 2016, Adrien Broner posted alarming images and captions on his Instagram page hinting suicide.

October 17, 2016: Broner charged with misdemeanor battery

On October 17, 2016, Adrien Broner was charged with a misdemeanor battery for allegedly choking a waitress at Drai's, a nightclub in Las Vegas.

December 2016: Talks emerge for Broner vs. Burns fight

Prior to Ricky Burns retaining his world title against Kiryl Relikh, talks emerged about putting Burns and Broner in a fight for December 2016.

2016: End of WBA Super Lightweight Title Reign

In 2016, Adrien Broner's reign as the WBA super lightweight champion came to an end.

February 9, 2017: Broner vs Granados fight at welterweight limit

On February 9, 2017, the fight between Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados was announced to take place at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds after a request from Broner when he felt sick during training camp.

February 11, 2017: Broner announces fight against Granados

Adrien Broner announced he would next fight Adrian Granados at a catchweight of 142 pounds on February 11, 2017, on Showtime Championship Boxing.

February 2017: Broner's victory

On February 20, 2021, Broner won against Santiago, marking Broner's first victory in over four years, since he defeated Adrián Granados in February 2017.

April 20, 2017: Broner arrested on warrant

On April 20, 2017, Adrien Broner was arrested on a warrant stemming from a failure to appear in court for a previous arrest in 2014.

May 25, 2017: Talks underway for Broner vs. Garcia fight

On May 25, 2017, it was announced that talks were underway for a fight between Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia on July 29, 2017.

July 29, 2017: Broner vs Garcia fight

Talks were underway for a fight between Broner and Mikey Garcia on July 29, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

September 10, 2017: Broner knocks out fan in Las Vegas

On September 10, 2017, Adrien Broner was caught on video knocking out an agitating fan in Las Vegas after the fan heckled him.

November 5, 2017: Broner targeted as Lipinets' first defense

On November 5, 2017, Adrien Broner was being targeted as a first defense for Sergey Lipinets in March 2018.

February 13, 2018: Broner booked into jail on sexual battery charge

On February 13, 2018, Adrien Broner was booked into Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on a misdemeanor sexual battery charge but was later released on bail.

March 2018: Potential Lipinets vs Broner fight

In March 2018, Broner was being targeted as a first defence for Sergey Lipinets.

June 18, 2018: Sexual Assault Incident in Cleveland Nightclub

On June 18, 2018, an incident occurred in a Cleveland nightclub where Adrien Broner sexually assaulted a woman, leading to a later court order for him to pay over $830,000 in damages.

October 2018: Broner front-runner to face Pacquiao

After Manny Pacquiao signed with Al Haymon in October 2018, reports circulated that Broner was the front-runner to face him in January 2019.

October 18, 2018: Pacquiao confirms deal with Broner almost complete

On October 18, 2018, Manny Pacquiao confirmed that the deal to fight Adrien Broner was almost complete.

November 19, 2018: Press conference confirms Broner vs. Pacquiao

On November 19, 2018, a press conference was held in New York City to confirm the fight between Adrien Broner and Manny Pacquiao on January 19, 2019, for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title.

January 2019: Broner possibly fighting Pacquiao

After Manny Pacquiao signed with Al Haymon in October 2018, reports circulated that Broner was the front-runner to face him in January 2019.

January 19, 2019: Broner vs. Pacquiao fight

On January 19, 2019, Adrien Broner fought against Manny Pacquiao for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

March 2019: Broner issued restraining order for homophobic threats

In March 2019, Adrien Broner was issued a restraining order after making homophobic threats on social media.

December 18, 2019: Broner Ordered to Pay $830,000 in Sexual Assault Case

On December 18, 2019, Adrien Broner was ordered to pay over $830,000 for sexually assaulting a woman in a Cleveland nightclub.

February 20, 2021: Broner vs. Santiago fight

On February 20, 2021, Adrien Broner faced Jovanie Santiago and won a controversial unanimous decision, marking Broner's first victory in over four years.