Adrien Broner
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Early Life and Introduction to Boxing
Adrien Jerome Broner, born on July 28, 1989, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American professional boxer. He began boxing at the age of six and has often credited the sport with steering him away from a potentially troubled path. Though limited information is available about his early education, Broner's immersion in boxing from a young age laid the foundation for his eventual professional career.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 28 Jul, 1989
- Age
- 30 yrs
- Occupations
- Rapper
Boxer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Cincinnati
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American boxer
- Net Worth 2021
- 6 million
Professional Debut and Early Success
Broner made his professional debut on May 31, 2008. He quickly gained attention by securing three consecutive first-round knockout victories over Allante Davis, David Warren Huffman, and Ramon Flores. His fourth professional fight marked a notable step up, taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he defeated Terrance Jett via a sixth-round stoppage.
Continued Development and Rise in Rankings
Later in 2008, Broner's fifth professional bout ended in a no-contest against Eric Ricker. In 2009, he went the distance against Jose Alfredo Lugo at the Staples Center. Just a few months later, Broner faced Ricker again, this time securing a unanimous decision victory. His continued wins helped solidify his reputation in the boxing community.