Adrien Broner is an American professional boxer known for holding multiple titles in different weight classes. He was the WBO super featherweight champion, the WBC lightweight champion, the WBA (Regular) welterweight champion, and the WBA light welterweight (Regular) champion.
July 28, 1989: Birth of Adrien Broner
Adrien Broner was born on July 28, 1989.
May 31, 2008: Professional Debut of Adrien Broner
Adrien Broner embarked on his professional boxing journey on May 31, 2008, marking the beginning of his career with a series of impressive victories.
January 2009: Broner's Rise Through the Ranks
Throughout January 2009, Broner continued to climb the boxing ranks, facing tougher opponents and showcasing his skills in high-profile events.
2009: Showtime's Viewership Tracking
In 2009, Showtime, a premium cable network, started tracking viewership data for individual fights. This decision provided valuable insights into the popularity of boxing matches and the drawing power of individual fighters.
2010: Undefeated Streak Continues
Adrien Broner dominated the boxing scene in 2010, maintaining an undefeated record and securing victories against all his opponents.
March 5, 2011: Controversial Victory over Ponce de León
On March 5, 2011, Adrien Broner faced a significant challenge against former Super Bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de León. Despite a closely contested fight and some controversy surrounding the judges' decision, Broner emerged victorious.
November 26, 2011: WBO Super Featherweight Title Victory
Adrien Broner achieved a significant milestone on November 26, 2011, by defeating Vicente Martin Rodriguez to claim the vacant WBO Super Featherweight World title.
2011: Adrien Broner's Rise in Boxing
In 2011, Adrien Broner began his ascent in the boxing world, securing significant wins and moving towards championship titles.
February 25, 2012: Successful Title Defense
Adrien Broner successfully defended his WBO Super Featherweight title on February 25, 2012, with a decisive knockout victory over Eloy Pérez.
July 21, 2012: Weight Controversy and Victory over Escobedo
Adrien Broner faced a setback on July 21, 2012, when he was stripped of his WBO Super Featherweight title for missing weight. However, he still went on to win the fight against Vicente Escobedo by TKO.
November 17, 2012: Lightweight Championship Victory
Adrien Broner made a successful move to the Lightweight division on November 17, 2012, defeating Antonio DeMarco to claim the WBC Lightweight title.
December 2012: Announcement of Rees Fight
In December 2012, the boxing world learned of Adrien Broner's upcoming title defense against Gavin Rees, generating anticipation for the matchup.
December 2012: Molina's Last Fight Before Broner Bout
In December 2012, Carlos Molina, Broner's future opponent, experienced his first professional loss against Amir Khan. This fight marked a setback in Molina's career and led to a period of inactivity before his bout against Broner.
December 2012: Ring Magazine Recognition
Adrien Broner received significant recognition in December 2012 when The Ring magazine ranked him as the world's fifth best active boxer, pound for pound.
2012: Championship Reign and Recognition
Adrien Broner's career peaked in 2012 as he held the WBO super featherweight title and earned recognition as one of the world's best boxers.
February 16, 2013: Successful Title Defense Against Rees
On February 16, 2013, Adrien Broner successfully defended his WBC Lightweight title against Gavin Rees, stopping him in five rounds.
March 10, 2013: Broner vs. Malignaggi Fight Announcement
On March 10, 2013, the welterweight fight between Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi was officially announced. The fight, scheduled for June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marked Broner's move up two weight classes. Broner's decision to forgo fights with lightweight champions like Ricky Burns or Miguel Vazquez and skip the light welterweight division drew criticism from some.
July 2013: Khabib Allakhverdiev's Activity Before Fighting Broner
By July 2013, Khabib Allakhverdiev had been relatively inactive, fighting only once since then before his bout with Adrien Broner in October 2015.
October 2013: Broner vs. Maidana I
In October 2013, Adrien Broner announced his first welterweight title defense against former light welterweight champion Marcos Maidana. The fight took place on December 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Broner, initially a heavy favorite, suffered his first professional loss. Maidana's relentless pressure and powerful body shots proved too much for Broner, who was knocked down twice during the fight. Maidana won by unanimous decision, with scores of 115-110, 116-109, and 117-109.
2013: Continued Success in the Ring
Adrien Broner maintained his winning streak in 2013, adding the WBC lightweight and WBA (Regular) welterweight titles to his accomplishments.
January 15, 2014: Broner Activates Rematch Clause
On January 15, 2014, Adrien Broner exercised his contractual rematch clause to fight Marcos Maidana again. Seeking redemption after his first professional loss, Broner expressed his determination to prepare for "war" and reclaim his belt.
March 26, 2014: Broner vs. Molina Fight Announcement
On March 26, 2014, Adrien Broner's return to the ring was announced. He was scheduled to fight Carlos Molina on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana event on May 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This fight marked Broner's first professional bout as a light welterweight.
April 2014: Jessie Vargas Vacates WBA Light Welterweight Title
In April 2014, Jessie Vargas vacated his WBA light welterweight title to move up to welterweight. This opened up an opportunity for Adrien Broner to pursue the title.
April 2014: Potential Rematch Locations
In April 2014, discussions about a potential rematch between Adrien Broner and Marcos Maidana were underway. Possible venues included the StubHub Center in California and the Alamodome in San Antonio, where their first encounter took place.
August 14, 2014: Broner vs. Taylor Press Conference
On August 14, 2014, a press conference was held to formally announce the WBA International title fight between Adrien Broner and Emmanuel Taylor. The bout, scheduled for September 6 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, generated significant anticipation among boxing fans.
2014: Broner's Previous Arrest
Broner had a previous arrest in 2014, which ultimately led to his arrest in 2017 for failing to appear in court.
January 2015: Deontay Wilder vs. Bermane Stiverne
In January 2015, Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne to win the WBC heavyweight title. This fight drew an average of 1.24 million viewers on Showtime, making it the most-watched fight on the network since then until Broner fought Mikey Garcia in July 2017.
May 16, 2015: Announcement of Fight Against Shawn Porter
On May 16, 2015, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions announced that Adrien Broner would fight fellow Ohio boxer Shawn Porter on June 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This bout was set at a catchweight of 144lbs as per Broner's demand. The fight, which drew close to 2.4 million viewers, ended with Broner losing by unanimous decision.
October 2015: Adrien Broner Wins WBA Light Welterweight Title
In October 2015, Adrien Broner fought Khabib Allakhverdiev for the vacant WBA light welterweight title at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broner won the title by TKO in the 12th round, marking his return to the 140-pound division.
2015: WBA Light Welterweight Title Victory
Adrien Broner claimed the WBA light welterweight (Regular) title in 2015.
February 19, 2016: Broner's Fight Against Ashley Theophane Announced
On February 19, 2016, Premier Boxing Champions announced that Adrien Broner would defend his WBA light welterweight title against Ashley Theophane on April 1 at D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Broner was stripped of the title ahead of the fight for missing the 140-pound limit but still defeated Theophane by TKO in the 9th round.
October 2016: Broner's Concerning Social Media Posts
In October 2016, Broner raised concerns about his well-being by posting disturbing messages and images on his Instagram account, suggesting suicidal thoughts.
October 17, 2016: Broner Arrested for Battery
Adrien Broner was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery on October 17, 2016, for allegedly choking a waitress at a Las Vegas nightclub.
December 2016: Talks of Broner vs. Ricky Burns Fight
In December 2016, talks emerged about a potential fight between Adrien Broner and Ricky Burns after Burns retained his world title against Kiryl Relikh. The fight was speculated to take place sometime in 2017.
2016: End of WBA Light Welterweight Reign
Adrien Broner's reign as WBA light welterweight champion ended in 2016.
February 9, 2017: Broner vs. Granados Weight Limit Change
On February 9, 2017, it was revealed that Broner vs. Granados would take place at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds due to Broner feeling sick during training camp.
February 11, 2017: Broner vs. Adrian Granados Announced
Adrien Broner announced he would fight Adrian Granados at a catchweight of 142 pounds on February 11, 2017. However, the fight was rescheduled for February 18 and took place at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds due to Broner feeling ill during training.
February 2017: Broner's Last Victory Before Santiago Fight
Broner's win against Santiago marked his first victory since defeating Adrián Granados in February 2017, ending a four-year drought.
April 20, 2017: Broner Arrested for Failure to Appear in Court
On April 20, 2017, Broner was arrested due to an outstanding warrant related to his failure to appear in court for a previous arrest in 2014.
May 25, 2017: Talks of Broner vs. Mikey Garcia Fight Announced
On May 25, 2017, it was announced that talks were underway for a fight between Adrien Broner and WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia, set for July 29, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight would occur at a catchweight of 140 pounds.
July 29, 2017: Broner vs. Mikey Garcia Fight
On July 29, 2017, Adrien Broner fought Mikey Garcia at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both fighters earned a $1 million purse, and the fight drew an average of 881,000 viewers on Showtime, peaking at 937,000.
November 5, 2017: Adrien Broner Targeted for Sergey Lipinets' First Defense
On November 5, 2017, Adrien Broner was being considered as a potential opponent for Sergey Lipinets' first defense of his IBF light welterweight title, which Lipinets had won the previous day.
February 13, 2018: Broner Arrested for Sexual Battery
Adrien Broner was arrested and jailed on February 13, 2018, in Atlanta on a misdemeanor sexual battery charge, but was later released on bail.
March 2018: Targeted Date for Lipinets Fight
March 2018 was the targeted date for a potential fight between Adrien Broner and Sergey Lipinets, although the fight never materialized.
June 18, 2018: Broner's Sexual Assault Incident
Broner was involved in a sexual assault incident on June 18, 2018, at a Cleveland nightclub, leading to legal consequences and a significant financial penalty.
July 2018: High Rankings for Broner
In July 2018, Adrien Broner was highly regarded in the boxing world, ranked as the fourth best light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and eighth best active welterweight by BoxRec.
October 2018: Pacquiao Signs with Al Haymon
Manny Pacquiao's signing with Al Haymon in October 2018 sparked rumors of a potential fight between him and Adrien Broner.
October 18, 2018: Pacquiao Confirms Broner Fight
On October 18, 2018, Manny Pacquiao confirmed that a deal for a fight between him and Adrien Broner was nearly finalized.
November 19, 2018: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight Confirmed
The fight between Broner and Pacquiao was officially announced at a press conference in New York City on November 19, 2018.
January 2019: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight (Month)
The highly anticipated fight between Broner and Pacquiao took place in January 2019.
January 19, 2019: Broner vs. Pacquiao Fight
Broner fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title on January 19, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
March 2019: Broner Issued Restraining Order
In March 2019, Broner faced legal repercussions for making homophobic threats on social media, resulting in a restraining order being issued against him.
December 18, 2019: Broner Ordered to Pay Damages for Sexual Assault
On December 18, 2019, Broner received a significant legal setback when he was ordered to pay over $830,000 in damages for sexually assaulting a woman at a Cleveland nightclub in June 2018.
February 20, 2021: Broner Defeats Santiago in Controversial Decision
On February 20, 2021, Broner returned to the ring after a 25-month hiatus and secured a controversial unanimous decision victory against Jovanie Santiago.
October 2021: Broner Jailed for Parole Violation
In October 2021, Broner faced legal trouble once again when he was incarcerated for violating the terms of his parole by not enrolling in a court-ordered alcohol treatment program.