Challenges in the Life of Adrien Broner in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Adrien Broner faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

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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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.

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.

2014: Previous Arrest in 2014

In 2014, Adrien Broner had a previous arrest which led to a failure to appear in court, resulting in a warrant for his arrest in April 2017.

October 2016: Suicide Hint on Instagram

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

October 17, 2016: Charged with Misdemeanor Battery

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

April 20, 2017: Broner Arrested on a 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.

September 10, 2017: Broner Knocks Out Heckler

On September 10, 2017, Adrien Broner was caught on video knocking out an agitating fan in Las Vegas. The video was posted by TMZ Sports.

February 13, 2018: Booked 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: Figueroa Pulls Out of Fight

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

June 18, 2018: Sexual assault incident in Cleveland nightclub

On June 18, 2018, the sexual assault incident involving Adrien Broner occurred in a Cleveland nightclub, which later led to a court order for Broner to pay over $830,000.