Adrien Broner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Adrien Broner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

2013: Won WBA Welterweight Title

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

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.

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 2017: Broner Defeats Granados

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

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.