Four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) says he’s aiming to get his first stoppage win since 2016 against former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (28-2-1, 19 KOs) when they collide in a 12-round super lightweight showdown on Showtime August 20 from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
“I’m going in there to try to stop Figueroa,” said Broner. “I’m going to take the fight to him and go ahead and get him out of there. What I expect from him is the same gruesome Figueroa that we always see. He’ll try to make it a rough fight. Every fighter is different, but I don’t think he’ll be hard to hit. So, I’ll see ya’ll on August 20.”
The card will also feature two world title fights.
Top 140-pounders Alberto Puello (20-0, 10 KOs) and Batyr Akhmedov (9-1, 8 KOs) square off for the vacant WBA super lightweight title formerly held by Josh Taylor in the co-main event, plus WBA super featherweight champion Roger Gutierrez (26-3-1, 20 KOs) defends his title against unbeaten Hector Garcia (15-0, 10 KOs) in the telecast opener.
Broner looked like a middleweight his last time out. Not sure he can still be effective at 140 lbs anymore as his body has matured and he might be draining himself to make weight. With that being said, he should get by Figeurora regardless. His Achilles heal is that he just does not move his hands enough (at least at 147).
The two other fights should be really good. Most looking forward to Gutierrez – Garcia. Very good card actually.
Broner is not gonna make the weight.
Just go away and stay away
Broner just talks a lot but doesn’t follow through. He’s very economical with his punches while Figueroa lets go with a huge volume of shots. The problem with Omar is that he loops most of his punches and is vulnerable to short, straight shots.
If Broner can’t hurt Figueroa, I have a feeling he will be overwhelmed by Figueroa’s onslaught and stay on defense most of the night. Forget about him walking down Omar. He only does it once in a blue moon. Figueroa by clear decision.
Good fight analysis. Thank you. I agree.
Yawn. Broner not very relevant at this stage of his career, seems like an eternity ago that he looked like like the new Floyd but with much more power
Broner will get stopped and maybe via a KO since he’s never been KO’d before in his career. I doubt very much that he’ll win this one. I think his losses to Maidana and Porter took the fight out of him. Also, he’s “guy shy” and really avoids to “trade punches” with his opponents. If he loses, and again he probably will, then, it’s time to retire .. But I think he fights just for the money, he’s probably broke. He’ll stay in game just for that.. apparently, he needs the dough..
Isn’t that why most people keep showing up for work though? Most of this comment section is likely broke and show up to work just for the money. Dont understand, should a boxer not fight for money, especially if he needs more money? Im thinking most fans just repeat what other people say without any critical thinking.
Which fighter fights for free, just for the love of getting punched? lmao
Rooting for Figuera to pound the Problem like Marcos Maidana.
Broner will be arrested soon I guess
First make weight then try to survive and make a fight out of it and then you can talk about a knock out everbody knows is not going to happen..
“The Problem” with this headline is that after about 17 months when A.B. wants to go on a money run the press STILL treat him like he is a worthy headline (in relation to mentioning “The card will also have 2 world title fights…) You would think it would be the other way around. Enough already with A.B. as headliner when you have 2 title fights and 2 of these 4 still undefeated. When Adrien stays consistent and WINS big fights on the regular then he will earn top billing. But he really hasn’t done that for years. Why do they keep spoiling this “kid”
Can forgive him for his loss to Pacquiao. Can’t really forgive him for the bs interviews after Malignaggi and Pacquiao, or even Pacquiao post fight interview, when he had time to think about what to say instead of right after the fight while being schooled but talking smack to the audience with Jim Gray’s mic.
What is it with people talking on here about him looking like a 160, so cutting down too much to 140? Already showed he can’t hang at 147, so now move up to 154? Thurman can move up to 154, maybe even Crawford and Spence,, but not like Broner would be able to take over 147 with them gone. The dude is almost 33. Plus, how did the Porter fight take much out of Broner? Broner full defence except for maybe 2 rounds besides the 12th vs Porter.
He could fight the Paul brothers or McGregor, Broner maybe could win those.
He is, whether you like him or not, the main interest on this card-you are overstating the importance of “world title fights” when practically every match is for some “world” title.
I meant to say “the problem with the article”.. it’s 4am.. sorry
Broner is the distraction, I’d be surprised if he does ANYTHING more than come collect a pay check.
Real talk tho why isn’t Progreis fighting for the belt WBA 140 strap!!!!
He needs to let his hands go more- Broner needs to punch more.
I don’t think his punch out will be enough to get the KO