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 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 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.

2014: Previous Arrest

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.