• Match-Up
  • Performance
  • Significance
  • Demand
  • Commentating

Cincinnati, Ohio (Rack City)– Adrien The Problem Broner (22-0-0, 18 KOs ) vs Ramon Rodriguez ( 34-3-1) in a super featherweight title bout for the vacant WBO belt. Broner fresh off a KO victory is a fast rising star who’s drawn attention with his skills and his flamboyance. Dubbed as a Floyd Mayweather wanna be by Steve Lillis, Broner brings excitement and showmanship to the ring.

Showmanship is a double edged sword. As surely that one will gain attention from showmanship, one can surely expect negative feedback. Understanding this, Adrien Broner delivers in the ring. And what he did tonight is a resounding reminder that Adrien Broner is a not all mouth and dance. He’s all skill and truth.

The hometown native, Adrian Broner dances into the ring to the sound of his own tribe music. Broner with a size advantage in height and reach, imposed his jab and speed early. Broner landing his patented left hook counter early making Rodriguez think more than box- early.

The difference in speed and craftsmanship is apparent very early. Borner opens up early on Rodriguez, pushing him back to the ropes. Broner show exceptional upper body movement and reflect. Rodriguez hit Broner with 2 good right hands- his best punches of the 1st round.

Rodriguez stalking Broner walks right into a counter right uppercut that rendered him dazed and confused. Broner seized the moment and unleashed a series of hooks and uppercuts.

Rodriguez attempted to fire back with a right hook but caught a blinding left hook from Broner that sent him slumping to the rope like a rag doll. Rodriguez did not attempt to beat the count.

Measuring Broner

Broner’s displayed versatility and patience in the ring against Rodriguez. When the was in the center of the ring, Broner dictated the fight with quick jabs and body shots and ring generalship. When Rodriguez fired shots, Broner aptly countered. When Rodriguez realized he had no chance in outboxing Broner and decided to pressure him with brawling efforts, Broner remained calm and utilized a defensive style very similar to Floyd Mayweather’s high-elbowing, shoulder rolling technique that demands patience and takes advantages of openings presented during wild flurries. Versatility and patience.

Adrien Broner remains undefeated and remains a problem. The question is, “is there an answer for Adrien “The Problem” Broner at the Junior Lightweight division?”