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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 27: Adrien Broner flashing money during the Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference at the Dream Hotel July 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 27: Adrien Broner flashing money during the Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference at the Dream Hotel July 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 27: Adrien Broner flashing money during the Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference at the Dream Hotel July 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 27: Adrien Broner flashing money during the Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference at the Dream Hotel July 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
Four-division world champion, Adrien Broner, is currently preparing for an explosive comeback with a sensational showdown against Ukrainian boxer Ivan Redkach. This BLK Prime-promoted 10-round welterweight tango will mark Broner’s return to the ring after a hiatus of almost 2 years. Meanwhile, it can be said that along with a myriad of fans, Broner also has a choice bag of haters too. In fact, fans recently took him to task after he referred to himself as ‘one of the greats’ in a recent podcast.
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Broner was talking on the latest episode of the ‘Last Stand Podcast’ with Brian Custer. Moreover, in conversation, he delved into news about his upcoming opponent. And also gave an insight into the potential fights for the future.
Adrien Broner believes that he is one of the greats of boxing
During the podcast, Custer made it a point to ask Broner if he believes that he is still an elite fighter. And also enquired if the years of inactivity and partying has caught up with him.
In response, Broner said, “I’m not just one of the elite. I’m one of the greats of all time.”
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 18: Adrien Broner poses on the scale during his official weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 18, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Broner will challenge WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao for his title on January 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
He further gave context, by saying, “You know when I’m done. I’ll be in the books forever man. And I’ve done some, that not too many people have done in the sport. And I’m gonna do more in the sport. So just keep watching.”
Broner added that the upcoming phase of his career will be very different from his past. And also attributed this change to having learned from his past mistakes.
Fans react to Broner’s statement
It can be said that boxing fans were not too pleased with Broner’s statement. Moreover, they took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
So delusional.
— Brent White (@WhiteBwhitey) December 20, 2022
A user did not hold back from calling Broner ‘delusion’ for his statement.
Yea 4 division belt holder but no marquee fights.. lost all his big shots.. sorry AB you not great as you think you are
— Bran The Broken (@BluntzNBoxing) December 20, 2022
Him being a 4 weight champion is everything wrong with boxing
— Charlie (@CharlieM1tch) December 20, 2022
Meanwhile, a few fans felt that it was confusing that Broner was a four-division world champion.
One of the all time greats but lost to Pacquiao, Garcia, Porter and Maidana 😂
— Martin (@Martin80151894) December 21, 2022
Will definitely e in the books for sure…. for being the biggest fraud in boxing 🙄
— Ghost Face (@ghostface_2) December 21, 2022
A fan pointed out his losses in the sport. While another fan called him the ‘biggest fraud in boxing’.
People will throw shade at him for this comment because of how his career went more recently… but being a 4 weight world champion is the sort of things that gets you in them books.
That guy at 135 with discipline was very, very good.
— Dev Sahni (@devsahni) December 20, 2022
Top 5 this generation
— The Best on earth (@BEAThepresscfc) December 20, 2022
However, he also received some support from a few fans despite all the backlash.
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