Adrien Broner

At 35 years old, Adrien Broner has this physical status:

Adrien Jerome Broner (born July 28, 1989) is an American professional boxer.

He has competed in four weight classes, including the WBO junior lightweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBC lightweight championship from 2012 to 2013, the WBA light welterweight title from 2015 to 2016.

He is best known for his antics in and out of the ring. Broner is ranked as the world's fourth best light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and the eighth best active welterweight by BoxRec.

The Ring magazine ranked him as the world's fifth best active boxer, pound for pound, in December 2012.

Early life

Broner grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began boxing at the age of six. He has said that the sport saved him from a life on the streets.

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Amateur career

Broner's amateur career saw him win 319 fights out of his career, with a record of 300 victories and 19 losses.

Professional career

Broner turned professional on May 31, 2008, winning three straight first-round knockouts over Allante Davis, David Warren Huffman, and Ramon Flores. In Broner's fourth fight he met Terrance Jett at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on the undercard of the Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi fight. In the sixth round, Broner defeated Jett with a stoppage. He defeated Eric Ricker in his third professional match and semifinal of 2008, defeating him on a no-contest basis.

He was compelled to walk the distance with Jose Alfredo Lugo at the Staples Center on the undercard of Shane Mosley vs. Antonio Margarito in January 2009. In March, Broner defeated Eric Ricker unanimously, defeating him in the championship. In the fourth round, Broner defeated Angel Rodriguez three weeks later. Broner stepped up to eight rounds in a tense battle with Fernando Quintero, resulting in a split decision that Quintero took on 4 days' notice. In June, the Staples Center Broner defeated Australian William Kickett, who scored a sixth-round knockout. Edgar Portillo made short work of him on the Juan D'az vs. Paul Malignaggi undercard in Houston Broner's first round victory. In September, Broner defeated Henry White Jr. by KO, capping off his busy year against Tommy Atencio. For the sixth time in thirteen fights, Broner defeated Atencio in the first round. Broner then won the fourth round over Roberto Acevedo in a tie for the fourth time. In 2010, Broner defeated Rafael Lora, Carlos Claudio, Guillermo Sanchez, and Ilido Julio, all of whom were defeated.

Broner took his first big step up in weight when he competed against former Super Bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de León on March 5, 2011. Broner won a close by a single vote in a close contest. Broner got off to a shaky start, with De Leon's high guard having trouble penetrating him. Broner came back from a strong showing in the fourth, losing De Leon with a body shot. Broner slowed down in the middle and later rounds, though he did get the cleaner shots, while De Leon was the busier fighter. Broner had 126 of his 351 (36%) punches, while De Leon had 127 of his 592 (21%) punches. In Ponce De Leon's favour, Harold Lederman won the fight, 96-94.

Broner's next fight was on HBO's Boxing Following the dark light from Guadalajara, Mexico, Broner took on Top 10 Super Featherweight contender Jason Litzau in a match scheduled for ten rounds. With a straight left hook and then a right uppercut, Broner landed combos on the ropes late in the first, the Minnesotan was badly wounded. He crumpled, and the ref came in to help him see that he was already out. The official end of the first round was recorded at 2:58 p.m.

Broner defeated opponent Vicente Martin Rodriguez on the undercard of the Saul Alvarez vs. Kermit Cintron fight card on HBO on November 26, 2011, after having no success in securing a match with Ricky Burns, the former WBO super featherweight champion, to face him on November 26, 2011. He beat Rodriguez in the third round of the WBO Super Featherweight World championship, defeating him by a snail of death.

On February 25, 2012, a Broner's first defense of his WBO belt against Top ten Super Featherweight contender and mandatory challenger Eloy Perez. With a knockout victory, the team was able to win. Broner maintained the pace and action from start to finish, defeating Perez to the punch and dragging him down with ease. Broner had a right hand on Perez and another right hand as Perez was going down.

Broner's next scheduled fight was scheduled on July 21, 2012, at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, against Super Featherweight contender Vicente Escobedo. Broner was 133 1/2 pounds, well over the 130-pound maximum for the Super Featherweight class, and was immediately kicked off from his position, and was immediately barred from the competition. Broner dominated by 5th-round TKO when Escobedo's side lost the game as planned, and Broner came in for a win by 5th-round TKO when Escobedo's corner threw in the towel.

The Broners next fight was set for November 17, 2012, in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, and was broadcast on HBO. The contest marked Broner's debut in the Lightweight division. Ring No. 1 and WBC Lightweight champions were the opponents. Antonio DeMarco, a 1-ranked Lightweight, is the top ranked Lightweight. Broner started the fight against boxing DeMarco, working behind his jab and using his shoulder roll defense to annoy DeMarco. Broner was able to hit DeMarco several times with his quick counter left hook in the early rounds. Broner and DeMarco decided to stand toe-toe in the ring's center and exchange punches by the 4th round. Broner was the more effective of the inside confrontation, though DeMarco's speed and quick combo punching did their toll on him. DeMarco was cut and his face was swollen in several places during his toe-toe with Broner, with Broner barely missing his right uppercuts and DeMarco's body as well. Broner's 8th round combo, assassinated DeMarco and then a swinging left uppercut sent DeMarco to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. DeMarco's corner brought Broner his second world championship in as many weight classes. Broner had 241 of his 451 total punches, including 241. Broner said he'd be interested in combating Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Márquez and current WBO Lightweight champion Ricky Burns after the match.

Broner was due to make his first title defense at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on February 16, 2013. Broner fought Ring No. 1 after having no luck in getting fellow Lightweight champion Ricky Burns to face him in February. Instead, ranked 6-2-1, 18 KOs) instead of the ranked lightweight and former WBA champion Gavin Rees (37-1-1, 18 KOs). The fight was announced in December 2012, with some believing it to be a mismatch, and it was scheduled to take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. At Boardwalk Hall, there were 4,812 people in the dressing room, and both Broner and Rees weighed 150 pounds in their dressing rooms before the fight. After Rees' corner threw in the towel at the end of the round, Broner stopped Rees in five rounds. The Rees had some success early on, before Broner was clowning and showboating, landing jabs and body shots. Broner was in complete command by round 3, smashing Rees with his counter left hook at will, as well as striking Rees with a will on the inside. Broner dropped Rees to the canvas with a quick right uppercut in the 4th round, and the round ended with more combinations. After a brief clinch between the two teams, Broner and Rees split, with Broner delivering a hard left body shot on Rees, sending Rees to a knee. Broner stopped the round off on Rees, with Rees' trainer throwing in the towel from the corner. Broner had a 48 percent punch out of the match, as well as ending the fight with a score of 57 in the final round.

Broner decided to step up two weight classes to welterweight after struggling to secure a fight with fellow lightweight champion Ricky Burns in order to face two division champion Paulie Malignaggi. Malignaggi, the WBA welterweight champion and The Ring No. 1, was the WBA World Championship and The Ring No. 1. 6th ranked welterweight. The war was declared on March 10, 2013 – on March 10, 2013. Richard Schaefer revealed that the contest would take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 22. Broner, Golden Boy, and Al Haymon were chastised for failing lightweight Burns or Miguel Vazquez and then skipping the light welterweight division, in which Danny Garcia, Lucas Matthysse, and Lamont Peterson are also under the Golden Boy.

Broner defeated Malignaggi 114-113 for Malignaggi in a split decision, with one judge scoring the fight 115–113 for Broner, making him a three-weight champion at just 23 years old. Malignaggi got off to a fast and furious fight, punching many times and using his jab often. Broner found his timing in the middle of the game, effectively timing Malignaggi with lead right hands and counter left hooks. Broner had 246 (47%) of his total punches and 214 (51%) of his power punches, according to CompuBox. Throughout the war, Malignaggi landed 120 jabs but only 94 (25%) power punches were fired. Though some infighting after the fight over who deserved the split decision, the Associated Press accepted the two judges' verdict of 117–111 by one judge. "You can't hit me," Broner taunted Malignaggi repeatedly throughout the fight. The pre-fighter was ugly, and they didn't accept in the fight when it was over, but not in the ring. Broner started to show some love, saying, "He's a world-class soldier and I love him." That's saying a lot. That's going to someone's house and beating them on a split decision. This was a big win for me.

I mean, who's doing it like me?

"No one." "I came into town, and I had his belt and his girl," he continued. In his pocket, Malignaggi said there was fraud and that Al Haymon had New York judge Tom Schreck (117–111). He also threatened to quit boxing. "I felt like I should have had it in my hometown, as the defending champion." Broner's career soared to $1.5 million over a span of time, much higher than Malignaggi, who also took home a much-earned $1.125 million purse.

Broner will make his first defense at welterweight against former light welterweight champion Marcos Maidana in October 2013. Golden Boy Promotions and Showtime Sports announced that it would be held on a regular showtime on December 14 after it had been originally scheduled as a PPV battle. The confrontation had been supposed to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena but it was later moved to San Antonio's Alamodome. Broner had stated before the contest that he did not take training camp seriously for the Malignaggi war and that he would make a statement in his first defense. At the Alamodome, a crowd of 11,312 people had assembled, with Broner being the overall favorite. Maidana swarmed Broner, shaming him from the body and head from the start of the bell. For the first time in his career, a left hook sent Broner down in the second round. Broner recovered and seemed to be on the verge of taking over a tumultuous Maidana, but Broner was knocked down in round 8. Maidana had a point for a headbutt after being knocked down. Maidana chastised Broner for the remainder of the fight, winning the contest by a unanimous decision and giving Broner his first loss as a professional. The judges ruled in favour of Maidana 115–110, 116–109, and 117–109. Following the announcement, Broner immediately walked out of the ring. Broner returned to his dressing room, where fans booed and threw beer at him.

After my fight, Broner apologized later, saying, "I'm sorry for losing out on all the fans." "I was wrong of me as a soldier," says the author. Maidana said he was open to a match if it made sense. "I'll tell you one thing: make a match," Broner later said. I don't need a warm-up fight. I want a match. Maidana's total punches were 269 of 964 (28%) and 231 of 663 power shots (35%). Broner fired 149 of 400 punches (37%) and 122 of 292 power shots (42%). The showtime executive vice president Stephen Espinoza declared the contest to 1.3 million viewers, marking it as the third-most rated battle for the network after it started tracking individual battles in 2009.

Broner fought Maidana in a rematch on January 15, 2014. "My mind is set on war," he told ESPN. I had a rough night. That night, he was the best man on the planet, but he didn't beat me. He outhustled me. I love everything. I admire him. "I'm gonna go back to war and get my belt back," says the author. On Showtime PPV, Maidana defeated Broner and became a front-runner to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. Amir Khan, the other close contender, was the other close candidate. Sebastian Contursi, Maidana's chief, felt his fighter deserved a big budget war. According to ESPN, the rematch could take place in April 2014 in California at the StubHub Center or later at the Alamodome.

Broner was announced on March 26, 2014, that he would face Maidana undercard as a light welterweight, defeating former fringe competitor Carlos Molina (17-1-1, 7 KO), who had not fought since being handed his first professional defeat to Amir Khan in December 2012. The bout was scheduled for ten rounds. Broner was already high on his rematch with Maidana, predicting that if Maidana loses to Mayweather, she will have to rematch him. Broner, a flashy and charismatic, fought the battle with a little less showboating, aiming for a landslide victory. Broner defeated Molina, who lost the fight by a unanimous vote. The three judges scored the contest 100–90, 99–91, and 98–92 in his favour. According to the scorecards, the conflict seemed to be wide, though some media outlets characterized it as a closer fight. Broner's fight was 92-91. ESPN scored the game 99-91. Broner was the aggressor and received jabs often. Molina was game, shooting body shots and damaging Broner's left shoulder, then trying to reach the top with his right hand, both in the middle of the ring and with Broner on the ropes. Although Broner had the most reach and Molina tried to counter punch Broner and get inside, Broner had only limited success, while Molina had limited success. Broner said, "It was a comeback fight and shook the cobwebs off" after the brawl. As you can see, I really didn't go through no hardship. It was a sparring match. [The loss] has certainly humbled me in some ways, but Adrien 'The Problem' Broner continues to speak for herself, and anyone can get it." Broner was paid $1.25 million and Molina had a $150,000 purse.

Broner maintained that he was a light welterweight when he faced 23-year-old Emmanuel Taylor (18-2, 12 KOs) for the WBA International title. The official press conference was held on August 14, 2014, to announce the war. Taylor defeated Karim Mayfield by a unanimous vote. On September 6, the brawl took place at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Cincinnati, in front of 8,115 Broner fans. In 26 months before the war, Broner had not lived in his hometown. Broner was charged with a fight by Taylor. Broner spent a significant portion of the early rounds on the ropes, appearing to be unaffected by Taylor's punches. Broner's punch activity increased in the middle rounds, allowing for back-and-forth action. Taylor's engagement had drastically decreased by round 8, allowing Broner to secure the last four rounds by using his jab to set power shots. Broner sealed the deal in his favour by a left hook to Taylor's jaw, which sent Taylor to the ground in round 12. Broner defeated the judge's scorecards as 116–111, 111–111, and 115–112. "There are a lot of people who wouldn't come here to fight me," Broner said after the show, and he put up a helluva fight. It's guys like him who don't get a chance to battle guys like me to demonstrate their skills, so I thank him for fighting him." Broner landed 201 of 524 punches (38%) while Taylor landed 181 of 655 punches (28%). Broner said he would like to face Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) next week, who also qualified on the same card.

Broner would face fellow Ohio boxer and former IBF Welterweight champion Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 20 for a catchweight of 144 pounds as per Broner's request on NBC on NBC on NBC on NBC on NBC on May 16, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 20, 2015. Broner was 4–0 at the arena going into the match. Broner talked about how he didn't expect Maidana, the only boxer to face him properly, to face him again, but he wanted to revenge the loss. Broner lost a unanimous decision to Porter, scoring 118–108, 114–111, and 114–112. Broner was fined a point for excessive holding in the 11th round. In the 12th round, Porter, who dominated the majority of the fight, was sent to the canvas by Broner. For the majority of the rounds, the knockdown was not sufficient to win Broner's. Porter, the welterweight champion, was also dissatisfied with Broner's weight, who was a 157 pound champion. Porter was unable to rehydrate to his normal weight on fight day due to a limitation clause in the deal, which prevented him from rehydrating to his normal weight. Porter was quoted as saying, "You want to get to my weight first, then step up!" Don't be afraid. Don't be concerned. Don't be concerned about being afraid. Put your experience and your achievements on display with your resume. At 147, it's all on the line. If not put it at 144, then not want to discuss it." Broner had refused to comment on the catchweight situation, which many believed would bring Broner's image into question. The show attracted over 2.4 million viewers. Broner's purse was $1.35 million compared to Porter's $1 million.

Broner revealed that he would return to the 140 pound division to compete for his fourth world title after Jessie Vargas vacated his WBA light welterweight to climb to welterweight. He was supposed to face former WBA champion Khabib Allakhverdiev (19-1, 9 KOs), who lost the title to Vargas in April 2014. If the fight was held in Las Vegas or Cincinnati, it was likely that a date in October 2015 would have been chosen. The fight was confirmed at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 28, according to Showtime's official press release on October 28, but it was confirmed on October 3 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Allakkverdiev had not fought in 18 months before this fight and was fighting for the second time since July 2013. In the 12th round, Broner defeated Allakhverdiev by TKO, winning the vacant WBA title. Broner's victory was not surprising, considering that Allahkverdiev is known to be a slow, soft-punching adversary. Broner was at a point in the final round where he was guaranteed to land at will, but after Allakhverdiev seemed to be able to continue and hear the final call, referee Harvey Dock stepped in and brought the fight to a halt at 2:23 of the round. Allakhverdiev, who was punching others, was unable to land any of his own. Broner said afterwards, "I'm going to fight whoever I want to fight whenever I want to fight." "My older brother Floyd Mayweather has a fighter who thinks he might beat me," says the couple. Ashley [Theophane] is the name I believe he is. Theophane was not among the top ten at the time by the World Boxing Association, but it wasn't ranked in the top 15.

Broner would defend his WBA light welterweight title against British veteran boxer Ashley Theophane (39–6–1, 11 KO) on April 1 at Washington, D.C. Armory. (29–6–1, 11 KO) on February 19, 2016, a Premier Boxing Champions. Broner was banned ahead of the game after missing the 140-pound mark. In the 9th round, Broner defeated Theophane by TKO. Broner was leading the scorecards 78–74, 78–74, and 77–75 before the stoppage by referee Luis Pabon. During the match, theophane was rattled several times, almost ending in a knockdown in the 4th round. The fight had been expected to be for the first time, but Broner called out Floyd Mayweather Jr. after the match, as tensions between the two friends had risen in recent months, thanks to Broner's remarks about TMT (The Money Team).

Burns and Broner were fighting in December 2016, before Ricky Burns retained his world title against Kiryl Relikh. On February 11, 2017, Broner revealed that he would meet Adrian Granados at a catchweight of 142 pounds. Ongoing talks for a potential Broner vs. Burns brawl, which is likely to take place sometime in 2017. The fight card was postponed a week to February 18. Following a request from Broner while sick during training camp, the fight will be held at 147 pounds. The purses were discovered before the fight. Broner's base purse was $1 million, but Granados earned $250,000, a career-high sum. Broner was deemed "unpopular" in a 10-round split decision. Broner's two judges made it 97–93 and 96–94, while Granados' third judge had it 97–93. Broner was more accurate with his punches, resulting in 166 of the 403 punches thrown (41%). Granados received 146 of 683 (21%) offenders. Granados called for a rematch in Chicago, but Broner said, "I'm taking my future more serious," hinting that he will not be giving Granados a match. According to Nielsen Media Research, the fight attracted an average of 779,000 viewers and surpassed 859,000 viewers.

It was revealed on May 25, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, that negotiations were ongoing for a fight between Broner and WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia (36-0, 30 KOs), which was fought on July 29, 2017. According to Showtime, the most lightweight network would broadcast the fight, with a catchweight of 140 pounds, the super lightweight maximum. After failing to make multiple court appearances on Monday, Broner was sentenced to 72 hours at the Kenton County Detention Center in Covington, Kentucky, on a contempt charge. After the fight, Garcia said he'll be back to basics, and that the Broner war was 'too good and too lucrative' to pass up. If Broner misses weight, he will be fined $500,000. He said he'd be more disciplined because he won't give up half a million dollars and that he had a reason not to skip weight. Broner said he weighed 144 pounds on July 20, eight days before the official weigh in, and that he'comfortably make weight tomorrow." The WBC revealed on July 21 that their Diamond light welterweight title would be up for grabs in the fight. Garcia weighed in at 139.5 pounds and more than Broner, who weighed 138.7 pounds, in a career high of 139.5 pounds and more than Broner.

Garcia was awarded by a unanimous decision after the three judges scored the contest 117–111, 116–112, and 116–112. The brawl got off a tentative start with both boxers landing few punches in the first round. Garcia took over, and by the championship rounds, he was clearly outpacing Broner in punches landed and thrown. Garcia was defeated by ESPN in a 120–108 shutout victory. Garcia praised his appearance and Broner in the post-fight interviews, saying, "This is certainly one of my best performances ever." I believe I fought the early rounds and that I kept the heat up. [Broner] is a tenacious fighter with a strong arsenal. "I was the best fighter tonight," says the narrator. Broner was humbled in defeat, but he said he had to beat Garcia, who he had argued for: "It was a good fight." I came to fight, I came to victory, and I put my heart on the line, and I'm going to lose. I was Tom & Jerry – I had to catch the mouse." It was Broner's first defeat at welterweight level.

Both fighters received a $1 million purse for their fight. Garcia was the most active boxer, scoring 244 of 783 punches (31%), Broner only landed 125 of the 400 shots fired (31%). On Showtime, the contest attracted an average of 881,000 viewers and topped at 937,000 viewers, making it the most watched fight on showtime since Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne to win the WBC heavyweight championship in January 2015. The war brought an average of 1.24 million people.

According to Alex Vaysfeld, the head of IBF light welterweight champion Sergey Lipinets (13-0, ten KOs), Broner was being targeted for his first defense for March 2018. Lipinets won the then-vacant title against Japanese boxer Akihiro Kondo on November 4th. On Showtime in the Spring of 2018, Broner will face Omar Figueroa Jr. (327-0-1, 19 KOs). Broner vs. Figueroa will take place at the Barclays Center in New York on January 24, Showtime announced it on January 24, 2009. Figueroa pulled out of the match on March 4, after injuring his shoulder in preparation. According to PBC, the card will still be played and that a new Broner will be found. Broner will now face former two-weight world champion Jessie Vargas (28-2, 10 KOs), headlining a card that also includes the re-booked Jermall Charlo-Jessie Vargas (28-2, 10 KOs), as well as Gervonta Davis-Jescuder.

The event attracted 13,964 people. They opened new sections in the upper tiers after the arena was only set up for 10,000 people. Broner and Vargas fought to a 12-round majority draw. Broner's fight ended 113–113, while the remaining two judges were given similar scores of 114–114. The bout was 114–114 between ESPN's Dan Rafael and Showtime's unofficial scorer Steve Farhood. Two halves were involved in the contest. Vargas led the first half of the match, but Broner took over the remainder of the game. Vargas defeated Broner 124–82 in the first 6 rounds, while Broner out landed Vargas 112–79 in the remaining 6 rounds. "I beat him 7-5 [in rounds] after the fight," Broner said after the match. As you can see, I was letting my hands go further. I haven't got a scratch on me. I want to thank Jessie Vargas for her service. For a reason, he is a two-time world champion. He came to fight, but at the end of the day, you all know I defeated him. In the early part of the war, I was primarily wounded before taking over. My trainer was a huge help tonight. I want to thank Coach Cunningham and Mike Stafford, as well as my long-time mentor, for realizing I had to do something different." Broner landed 194 of 507 punches (38%) and Vargas landed 203 of his 839 thrown (24%), according to CompuBox reports. Vargas fought on the body more, landing 54 punches to 38 landing by Broner. Broner received a $1 million purse while Vargas received a $500,000 payout. During the game, the spectacle attracted 782,000 viewers and hit 869,000. The scorecards were released only after peak viewership hit 891,000.

Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division world champion, has been inducted into Al Haymon in October 2018, according to the news that Broner was the front-runner to face him in January 2019. Pacquiao announced that the agreement was almost complete on October 18, 2018. A press conference was held in New York City on November 19, 2018, announcing the bout between Broner and Pacquiao for the WBA (Regular) welterweight crown. Showtime PPV broadcast the contest at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada, and was broadcast by Showtime PPV. Pacquiao was promised at least $20 million from the sport, with $10 million being his base purse, and the remainder made up of PPV sales, Filipino TV rights, sponsorship, and merchandise. Broner was paid $2.5 million in battle money.

Broner lost by a unanimous decision, with all three judges judging the fight in favour of Pacquiao 117–112, 116–112, and 116–112. Broner never seemed ill throughout the fight, and as Pacquiao unleashed a torrent of punches, causing Broner to tie him up, the attacks were suspended. After the break, Pacquiao regained his life, but Broner escaped the round nonetheless. Pacquiao caught Broner with a huge left hand that sent Broner reeling backwards. Pacquiao landed 82 out of 197 of his power punches (42%) against Broner's 39 out of 180 power punches (22%), according to CompuBox results (42%). Pacquiao and 50 out of 295 (17%) for Broner, respectively, had 112 punch stats out of 568 (20%). Broner had a career low for total punches landed at 50, his previous low was 90 against Jessie Vargas. Broner won the fight in the post-fight interview with Jim Gray, but said, "I dominated the fight." He was missing. I've sprayed him clean several times. "I defeated him." It was a plan for a Mayweather–Pacquiao match, and Gray accused him of being against him, which caused Gray to call the interview prematurely.

In the United States, the war raised 400,000 pay-per-view orders, bringing in an estimated $30 million in pay-per-view earnings. From 11,410 tickets sold, the contest attracted a live gate of $6 million. The final attendance was reported to be 13,025.

Broner was undefeated on Feb. 20, 2021 on Showtime, despite a 25-month layoff. Broner won a tumultuous unanimous decision, with scores of 116–111, 115–112 and 117–110. The result was Broner's first victory in over four years after losing to Adrián Granados in February 2017. In the first half of the match, Santiago walked Broner down, using landing combinations and striking Broner's body. In comparison, Broner was hesitant to switch combinations, was glued to singular jabs and trotted with his back to the ropes, and was often confined to singular jabs and worked with his back to the ropes. Broner became more involved in the second half of the fight, often with his left hook. However, it was Santiago who emerged as the best of the two, delivering 32 of 95 punches (33.7%) in the twelfth and final round, though Broner only had 7 of 34 thrown (20.6%). Broner landed 98 out of 338 punches (29%), while Santiago outlasted him with 207 out of 697 punches (29.7%).

According to CompuBox, the decision was tense, and the media was attracted by the fact that two of the three judges gave Broner the first round despite him not landing a single punch in the round.

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