Boxing fans out there?

[dougdirt]

I know that we are generally a dying breed, but I am a huge boxing fan. Tonight has a local Cincinnati kid defending his title on HBO at 10:30. Adrien Broner is 23 years old, 25-0 (21KO) and has been a champion at two levels now. He has a chance to be really, really good. He is a heavy favorite tonight, with one place at one point having him as a 40-1 favorite, though odds are now in the 15 or 20-1 range depending on where you look.

Is anyone else excited for the fight, or even a boxing fan in general?

[dougdirt]

Double post..... Mods, feel free to delete.

[mdccclxix]

Saw Bronner fight last year in Cincinnati, man does he have laser fast hands. I don't have HBO, do they replay these things?

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by mdccclxix

Saw Bronner fight last year in Cincinnati, man does he have laser fast hands. I don't have HBO, do they replay these things?

HBO will have replays of it, but since you don't have it, that doesn't really do you much good. I am not sure if I am going to watch it at home or go out and try to find somewhere showing it.

[dougdirt]

That went about as expected.... 5th round TKO (towel stoppage) after two knockdowns in the three most recent rounds. That body shot on the last knockdown was brutal.

[M2]

What I like about Broner is that when he wins he thanks Adrian Broner. And why not? He did all the work.

I hope he resists the temptation to chase potential paydays by moving up to junior welterweight. He's young and has a chance to establish a kingdom at lightweight. Gamboa, Uchiyama, Burgos and Magdaleno will be coming up in weight soon enough. And some of those junior welters will be willing to drop a division for a payday against Broner. Make them come to you, Adrian.

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by M2

What I like about Broner is that when he wins he thanks Adrian Broner. And why not? He did all the work.

I hope he resists the temptation to chase potential paydays by moving up to junior welterweight. He's young and has a chance to establish a kingdom at lightweight. Gamboa, Uchiyama, Burgos and Magdaleno will be coming up in weight soon enough. And some of those junior welters will be willing to drop a division for a payday against Broner. make them come to you, Adrian.

He has talked about Gamboa several times, always bringing up the PED angle. I don't think Gamboa would last 6 rounds with him though. No chin and Broner has power. I wouldn't mind seeing Broner move up 10-15 pounds.... but not right now. In 2-3 years, sure. But he is still just 23 years old. Get more rounds under your belt.