Why demand Adrien Broner move up when he can comfortably make 135lbs?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MichiganWarrior, Feb 17, 2013.


  1. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    tbh, he's attracting the attention that he wants. I just dislike people not keeping it real with everybody when it comes to double standards. Like how he's out here picking on all there midgets like DeMarco
     
  2. MannySteward

    MannySteward Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Very few people actually criticise Broners skill level. He is a future star.

    You are just playing the black victim card again as we have all seen you do before. Save it.
     
  3. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    almost as bad as his hype.

    sure he's talanted, a future top p4p, but not right now
     
  4. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was acting like a dick to reporters at the post fight conference for no reason I'm really starting to dislike this cat
     
  5. perspicacity

    perspicacity Raising The Bar Full Member

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    He definitely polarizes opinion, I'm a fan, not keen on his fake persona thing but I like his offense and look foward to seeing him progress.

    Hopefully he's not a ducker like Floyd and takes on all-comers.
     
  6. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Valid point.
     
  7. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's what he wants.
    What are you complaining about?
     
  8. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    He's only young too. He has enough quality opposition at 135 to get a couple more fights in and clean out the division without having to resort to a bum of the month club.

    I can understand people wanting him to move up now though - boxing fans love the big fights, they see a guy like Broner looking like a potential top name in the sport, they look at the names in his division compared the one above and they want to see those fights.
     
  9. Pimp C

    Pimp C AHHH HA

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    I love it. Makes it that much better when he wins. Also I like to see people nitpicking things about his performance in a dominating win. That's when you know you're good.
     
  10. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    I'd certainly hope so. I can only speak for myself, and of course I watch fighters for what they show inside the ring, but it's hardly surprising that posters on this forum are showing a dislike for Broner's character. What's all that bull**** about brushing his hair? What's with his dad then taking the request seriously and coming over to actually, yes, brush his hair in the center of the ring? He's disrespectful about his peers in interviews, and he showboats like a yo-yo against overmatched opposition. I find his abilities as a fighter to be appealing, and I look forward to watching him develop, but as for Adrien Broner as a personality? He makes me want to smash my Television set to pieces.
     
  11. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Um.... he acts the way he does to become a polorizing figure.

    Yet when that happens, his fans (and/or defenders) complain that its happening


    :lol: :patsch

    And its not hard to see why he has so many detractors

    * He acts like a twat (I actually like him, I think hes funny, but many dislike him because of it)
    * He does almost a complete immitation of Floyd Mayweather outside of the ring, which is just... bizarre
    * Hes not half as good as his fans think he is
    * Hes getting pushed extremely hard by the establishment


    Personally, I like Broner, I dont think hes as good as is being made out but hes fun and I find his act so bad and cringeworthy that its funny. What I dont like is the powers at be trying to force him as the next star. I just hope hes in some major fights soon.

    The establishment doesnt seem to learn that contriving stars rarely works.... and almost always falls flat on its face (lacy, taylor, berto) instead of just letting the scene establish the stars itself (through whoever the best is) and then getting behind them.

    But whatever, all I hope for is for him to fight in a big matchup this year. Would love to see him vs Matthysse, Garcia, or hell even a Judah.

    At age 23 hes a good talent n if he continues to improve he will be a force. Win or lose though he brings excitement and thats good for boxing.
     
  12. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good
     
  13. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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    Dont mind people hating his personality, I for instance think Donaire is a hoe but i respect his skills.

    Hating is however criticizing his opposition after the fact, when before it was a decent test, ala Demarco yet after they are "overmatched"
     
  14. santiagoraga

    santiagoraga Your Parents Sucked Full Member

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    All of this racism is making me uncomfortable.
     
  15. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    I personally thought it was quite obvious from the outset that DeMarco was made to order for Adrien Broner. Surely there wasn't any posters on the General who were seriously expecting DeMarco to win the fight? That's hard to believe.