During Saturday night’s Showtime telecast, it was announced that former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) will be back in action on August 20 against former WBC lightweight champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (28-2-1, 19 KOs). The bout is expected to land at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Broner-Figueroa will headline a Showtime Championship Boxing tripleheader to be officially announced this week.
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A decent fight in my opinion.
The guy can’t compete at 147. Lost to Pacquiao clearly. Did nothing with Porter till round 12 (and most halfway decent fighters got to Porter late in fights). Who can be interested if he doesn’t campaign at 140? Was fine with whatever happened with him after Malignaggi fight, showed his arrogance and had his ass handed to him more than once.
And?
and you point is?
You’re talking about the guy so obviously, you’re interested.
Broner is washed up
And? You’re still going to watch him.
At his absolute best, Figueroa threw a ton of punches and would have outhustled Broner without much of a problem. But I don’t think Omar gives a damn anymore. He still may be able to pull it off, but I don’t really know what happens in this fight.
Lucie I think Figueroa is taylor made for Broner. I admit Fig surprised when he stopped the Ghost a few years back but I think he is just too easy to hit. He took a very bad beating from Ramos as well. I know Broner is passed it but I think if there is a guy that can make him look like he is not…this is the guy. For years I thought Broner should be fighting this guy. But who knows….Broner is prone to be outhustled so I see your point as well. I just think Fig is too open and even a past it Broner should be able to take advantage. I think Fig’s weaknesses play into Broner’s strengths. That said like Chavez Jr…..Broner made find a way to throw barely any punches nd complain when he does not get the decision! LOL!
I see your point Pete and the last time I saw Figueroa fight, he was using this silly defense where he had one hand blocking his entire head and the other down at his waist and Ramos ate him up. Whichever side that one hand was blocking, Ramos would just swing at the other side. If that guy shows up (and maybe there’s no reason to think that he won’t), yeah maybe even Broner can run him over.
But Broner is typically that guy who comes out first 2-3 rounds and tries to win and, if the fight is still going after that…. he kinda checks out. He just stops throwing punches. Zab Judah was the same way, but Broner is even worse. If Figueroa gives an actual damn about it and doesn’t mind taking some shots, he can win this fight by throwing 60-65 punches per round. If not, well I suppose he’ll open up early and catch a few counters and look for somewhere to have a seat.
While I’ve never been a fan of Broner, I can’t help but to think how he squandered a career. Sadly he’s irrelevant and in it for the money. I’ve always believed he’s better than people think, but not as great as he thinks he is. If you put him in against Zepeda or Prograis I think he gets starched in a bad way!!
Why take on a world class fighter after such a lay off?
I don’t think either one of them are world class anymore.
This.
Don’t be fooled they’re still world-class just not at the level they were.
Here’s an interesting fact: Figueroa and Broner have each won one fight in the last FIVE YEARS. I don’t know Hawn, I think calling them world class might be too much these days.
Kid’s stuff. He’s broke and craving attention.
He’ll be in jail before it.
Even if both fighters are on the downside, it’s still an intriguing matchup. I’ll be tuning in.
Broner wasted has talent over his man love Floyd. Could’ve been great, now he’s a bum.
Omg! I can’t wait!
I didn’t even know this low life piece of shit was still alive. What a shame.
Agreed
This is going to be a good fight, even though both men are well past their prime, they know what is at the stake and don’t wanna lose.
I agree. The winner of this fight secures a decent payday his next fight!
This is the fight that was going to happen back in 2018 when when both men – especially Figueroa – were different fighters. Back then I would have given Omar the nod but after Ugas and Ramos he may be the more shopworn fighter.
Looking for Figueroa to spank Broner big time…..
Not sure what Broner’s purse will be, but I do know that Cleveland-area woman who won a judgement against him for forcibly kissing her is interested, as she will be getting a cut of his purse.
No thank you.
Care Factor?? >0