Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Adrien Broner

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Adrien Broner made an impact.

Adrien Broner is an American professional boxer notable for winning world championships in four different weight classes. These include the WBO super featherweight title (2011-2012), WBC lightweight title (2012-2013), WBA welterweight title (2013), and the WBA light welterweight title (2015-2016). This accomplishment places him among an elite group of boxers.

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May 31, 2008: Turned Professional

On May 31, 2008, Adrien Broner began his professional boxing career and achieved three consecutive first-round knockouts.

January 2009: Went the distance with Jose Alfredo Lugo

In January 2009, Adrien Broner fought Jose Alfredo Lugo at the Staples Center, going the distance in their match.

2009: Showtime Fight Viewership

The Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana fight drew 1.3 million viewers, putting it as the third-highest rated fight for Showtime since it began tracking individual fights in 2009.

2010: Four Wins by Stoppage

In 2010, Adrien Broner continued his boxing career with four additional fights against Rafael Lora, Carlos Claudio, Guillermo Sanchez, and Ilido Julio, winning each of them by stoppage.

March 5, 2011: Fought Daniel Ponce de León

On March 5, 2011, Adrien Broner stepped up in weight to compete against former Super Bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de León, securing a controversial unanimous decision victory in a closely contested fight.

November 26, 2011: Won WBO Super Featherweight World title

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

2011: Won WBO Super Featherweight Title

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

February 25, 2012: Successful WBO Belt Defense

On February 25, 2012, Adrien Broner made a successful first defense of his WBO Super Featherweight belt against Eloy Pérez with a knockout victory, controlling the pace and action throughout the fight.

July 21, 2012: Broner wins after losing title on scales

On July 21, 2012, Adrien Broner fought Vicente Escobedo after being stripped of his WBO Super Featherweight title for failing to make weight. Broner won the fight by a 5th-round TKO.

November 17, 2012: Won WBC Lightweight title

On November 17, 2012, Adrien Broner debuted in the Lightweight division and defeated Antonio DeMarco to win the WBC Lightweight title, marking his second world title in as many weight classes.

December 2012: Molina's Last Fight Before Broner

Carlos Molina, who fought Adrien Broner on May 3, 2014, had not fought since suffering his first professional loss to Amir Khan in December 2012.

December 2012: Fight Against Gavin Rees Announced

In December 2012, Adrien Broner's fight against Gavin Rees was announced, scheduled for February 16, 2013, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

2012: Won WBC Lightweight Title

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

February 16, 2013: Defeated Gavin Rees

On February 16, 2013, Adrien Broner defeated Gavin Rees in five rounds at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City after Rees' corner threw in the towel, marking Broner's first title defense.

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

On March 10, 2013, the fight between Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi was made official, scheduled to take place on June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

July 2013: Allakhverdiev's Previous Fight

Prior to his fight with Broner, Khabib Allakhverdiev's last fight was in July 2013.

October 2013: Broner vs. Maidana Fight Announced

In October 2013, it was announced that Adrien Broner would defend his welterweight title against Marcos Maidana on December 14 in San Antonio. The fight was moved from PPV to regular Showtime.

2013: Won WBA Welterweight Title

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

January 15, 2014: Broner Exercised Rematch Clause

On January 15, 2014, Adrien Broner exercised his contractual rematch clause to fight Marcos Maidana again, expressing his determination for war and to reclaim his belt.

March 26, 2014: Broner to Fight Molina

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

April 2014: Vargas Vacates Title

In April 2014, Jessie Vargas vacated his WBA light welterweight title, leading Adrien Broner to pursue a fourth world title in the 140 pound division.

April 2014: Potential Rematch Location

In April 2014, the possible locations for the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana rematch were being considered, with the StubHub Center in California and the Alamodome as potential venues.

August 14, 2014: Broner vs. Taylor Press Conference

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.

January 2015: Wilder vs. Stiverne Fight

In January 2015, Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne to win the WBC heavyweight title. The fight drew an average of 1.24 million 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.

October 2015: Broner vs. Allakhverdiev Fight

In October 2015, Adrien Broner fought Khabib Allakhverdiev for the WBA title at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broner won the vacant WBA title defeating Allakhverdiev by TKO in the 12th round.

2015: Won WBA Light Welterweight Title

In 2015, Adrien Broner won the WBA light welterweight title.

February 19, 2016: Broner vs. Theophane Fight Announcement

On February 19, 2016, Premier Boxing Champions announced that Adrien Broner would defend his WBA light welterweight title against Ashley Theophane on April 1.

December 2016: Talks of Broner vs. Burns Fight

In December 2016, talks emerged about putting Ricky Burns and Adrien Broner in a fight.

2016: Reigned as WBA Light Welterweight Champion

In 2016, Adrien Broner continued to reign as the WBA light welterweight champion, a title he had won in 2015.

February 9, 2017: Broner vs. Granados Fight at Welterweight Limit

On February 9, 2017, it was revealed that the Broner vs. Granados fight would take place at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, after a request from Broner.

February 11, 2017: Broner Announces Fight with Granados

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

February 2017: Broner Defeats Granados

In February 2017, Adrien Broner defeated Adrián Granados, marking the last victory before his fight with Santiago in February 2021.

May 25, 2017: Talks Underway for Broner vs. Garcia

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

July 29, 2017: Broner vs. Garcia Fight

On July 29, 2017, Adrien Broner fought Mikey Garcia at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The WBC announced that their Diamond light welterweight title would be at stake for the fight.

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.

March 2018: Figueroa Pulls Out of Fight

In March 2018, Omar Figueroa Jr. pulled out of his fight with Adrien Broner due to a shoulder injury.

October 2018: Pacquiao Signs with Haymon

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

October 18, 2018: Pacquiao Confirms Deal Almost Complete

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

November 19, 2018: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight Confirmed

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.

January 2019: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight

In January 2019, Adrien Broner fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was distributed by Showtime PPV.

January 19, 2019: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight

On January 19, 2019, Adrien Broner fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was distributed by Showtime PPV.

February 20, 2021: Broner vs. Santiago Fight

On February 20, 2021, Adrien Broner faced Jovanie Santiago on Showtime, winning a controversial unanimous decision, marking his first victory in over four years.