Obviously Broner has been picked to death by fans, and rightfully so, because when you boast so much and put yourself up on such a high pedistal, when you eventually fall you crash hard. So I have no sympathy for Broner.

It was an embarrassing, humbling night for Broner, but I think there are some things that he can be applauded for.

1. Broner is DURABLE. He got smashed on the chin flush, dropped early, dropped late, and got off the deck and fought on. He also took an INCREDIBLE number of body shots from a brutal puncher, and it didn't seem to slow him down much: he was still fighting strong until the final bell.

2. Broner is CALM AND COMPOSED UNDER PRESSURE. He got hurt bad several times, but kept his composure and managed to ride out the storm, even trying to counter punch to keep Maidana at bay.

I think these two things are very important. Styles, tactics and techniques (his deficiency lost him the fight) can be changed and/or improved upon. If you can't take a punch, if you're not durable, if you can't will yourself to get up and fight on while you're hurt, that's something that isn't going to change.

Guys like Broner are great for boxing. Whether you love or hate a guy, if he can make people have a strong opinion about him and an interest in the outcome of his fights, then he's doing something right.

Broner is a highly skilled, athletically gifted, EXCITING fighter who plays the villain very well. I hope he makes the necessary adjustments and comes back stronger.