Four-division world champion Adrien Broner lasted about two minutes on this week’s virtual press conference to launch the build-up for his August 20 fight against Omar Figueroa. After launching into a tirade about the virtual press conference format that has become common since COVID, “The Problem” abruptly left!
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
“I ain’t with none of this shit they got going on,” proclaimed Broner. “I feel like Al Haymon and Steven Espinoza is bullshitting because why is we doing a press conference on a computer? They don’t do Floyd’s shit on no fucking computer when he fights a YouTuber. They don’t do nobody else’s shit on the computer, but they want to do my shit on the computer – so that’s telling me they don’t give a fuck about me. So when you say fuck me, it’s fuck y’all. And at the end of the day, that’s what I really just came here to let y’all know. Anybody can see it. At this point, y’all just bullshitting. Y’all’s been supposed to make this fight. Y’all giving us dates. Y’all keep pushing our dates back. C’mon man. Who the fuck do a six-month camp? Y’all trippin. So what I’m gonna do is tell Omar keep training your ass off. I’m training my ass off too. Let’s go in there and put on the greatest performance.”
Broner later apologized (sort of) on Instagram:
“Listen man, I was just frustrated with a lot of shit that’s going on in my life. Me and Showtime Boxing and Al Haymon have no problems whatsoever.”
He further elaborated by writing…
“Playas fuck up and stand up men can own up to a mistake. @showtimeboxing @shosports and Al Haymon, we locked in for life. I love y’all. See ya in some weeks. Let’s go!”
#August20th #AboutBillions
“P.S I meant everything I said. Doing that press conference on a Zoom call blew me like a woman in the MGM trying to get picked up for $250.”
Is there odds in Vegas that he’ll be in jail before the fight happens?
For once, I agree with Broner. How utterly ridiculous they’re holding “virtual” press conferences when the common cold/flu known as Covid is ancient history. The promotors should man up and hold a real press conference instead of cowering in fear.
I think it’s because nobody cares.
It’s the whole inclusivity. Laptops have been added to the list.
I remember them doing these things even before covid. I always thought them to be a matter of convenience, so fighters wouldn’t have to break camp just to travel for a one day press conference. The big PPV fights were always different, but I don’t think them doing a big press conference two months out from this fight is going to get anymore viewers watching on Showtime.
Agreed, Lucie.
Broner is messing with the wrong folks here! You have a major power broker and a major TV executive helping his irrelevant behind with a fight and he’s biting the hand that is literally feeding him! Dude will be fighting in the club circuit before you know it
A class (less) act all the way….
Broner is absolute gutter trash. It’s a shame he’s made so much money. Crazy how someone with a negative IQ can make millions. I don’t mind watching him fight, every time he fights someone worth a damn he gets his head caved in round after round. It’s quite pleasing to watch.
NOBODY IS GOING TO WATCH BRONER… NOBODY CARES I KNOW I DON’T… A COUPLE YEARS AGO HE HAD A CHANCE TO BE SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL… BUT BEING ON THE INTERNET POSTING BATHROOM SCENES AND STUPID STUFF LIKE THAT MADE A TON PEOPLE NOT CARE…
Funny that Floyd lives in his head 24/7
it must be hell.
Even if this were not a virtual press conference, then he would just have found something else to rant and rave about. It’s in him to be like this no matter what.
Understand what Broner is complaining about from a marketing aspect .,.however..Broner just needs to train and focus on fighting…and with every opportunity…be dominant and win…earn respect in the ring…that is where it really matters…Always believed that Broner has above average skills..one of the most skilled fighters out there…the tape does not like.,He has .,alot of distractions.,..If he can focus on fighting and win .,Broner will be back.. Hopefully he will…
Anyone… everyone can cast stones.,so Broner may have had some issues…who among us does not.?..Broner’s issues just public…he is a public figure…can’t judge another when I have issues also….no matter the degree..besides I watch Broner cause he is a fighter and I love boxing…I am not expecting Broner to be my moral leader….Don’t agree with his behavior at times …I just watch Broner in the ring…that is where it really matters…
*tape does not lie….
Need to forget this classless bum altogether
I agree with him. They don’t give an F about him. who does?
i cant believe they are putting broner on tv i thought he was in jail will fight fans pay to see this i cant see anybody really interested in this fight