Broner

[Kirkland Laing]

Kirkland Laing here, steaming drunk at 9am. Too soon to say how good he really is and I don't see Golden Boy letting Gamboa anywhere near him. I think they'll keep protecting him for a long time yet. Hopefully he develops into a Mayweatheresque talent but there's a long, long way to go yet before he gets anywhere near that level. He's definitely an arsehole too but that's all good for boxing, whether people love him or hate him he'll create enough bullshit to get them watching and if his talent develops like his ego boxing is onto a winner.

[Tam Seddon]

I hope Marquez fights Broner, I'd love Marquez to get in the ring with him and teach him a lesson. I think he needs putting down a peg, and who better to deliver that than Marquez?? It would be great to see !

[Beanflicker]

He's even more unlikable than Floyd Mayweather is.

[Mars_ax]

does broner have talent? Yes

has he shown much? No. he beat Litzau and Perez (who tested positive or nose candy after the fight).

he didn't face any of the top 5 guys at the top of the division. Are they big names? No. Uchiyama is undefeated. he can fight. he beat salgado who is also highly ranked. Salgado-he can fight. He can punch a little. He is the guy that first stretched Linares in 1 round.

Broner easily could have made a fight with someone better than Perez.

Escobedo is a solid fighter and could possibly give Broner a fight tomorrow night. So what did broner do? came in at 133.5. if he was going to do anything like that they could have started negotiating things a few days ago.

instead he let escobedo go through the sacrifice of getting all the way down to 130. while broner didn't do so. And escobedo has fought some at 135. I would guess the last few pounds to make 130 are far from easy.

so broner knew he wasn't going to make weight and made sure his opponent sacrificed himself to make it. so he can come into the fight not weakened at all by making weight and escobedo will have.

Great job. when you have talent you shouldn't try to gain advantages like that. amateurish.

Broner is only 22 so he is still very much an immature, self centered, egotistical little asshole. Surprised a little bit he has so many children at such a young age.

His "Free Money May" T-shirt, shit head attitude toward making weight and fake marriage proposal at the end of the fight didn't exactly endear him to the American audience.

But, I figure he wants to go the villain route and piss white America off and what not.

Worked wonders for Floyd in terms of $$$.

Anyway Broner performed well and patiently picked Escobedo apart. Escobedo gave hints he didn't want to be there before the fight and was just there for a paycheck and his corner throwing the towel in so early seemed to confirm that.

Thought Escobedo had an excellent jab and was getting some good body work in, but didn't seem to discourage Broner much.

There would have a been a significant difference in the outcome if Broner had come in at the contracted weight of 130 and fought Escobedo at that weight. Instead he fucking cheated and probably weighed close to welterweight (147) during last night's fight.

In Re: "Free Money May", for what, abusing his ex-wife and children? Broner is an imbecile.

[Spicoli]

Remember when you were a little toothless kid with a snotty nose and you watch hours of your favorite super hero movies, then you'd tie a towel around your neck and run around the house screaming like a lunatic in some exagerated deep voice jumping off the stairs actually thinking you could fly...? Broner is dumb little kid. I think boxing is secondary to him and he (along with more and more) is doing it backwards. You reep the reward after the hardship of labor and time. He's a con man and as a wise man with a big clock around his neck once said...Don't believe the Hype!

[zhubin]

He is a talented fighter no question. But as others have mentioned, the competition he has faced has been a joke. HBO and company are clearly pushing for him to be the next big thing and they are padding his record accordingly. It's easy to make the comparisons to Floyd...he imitates his defensive style and brash personality. But Floyd was MUCH more polished at the same age...just a whole different pedigree IMO. And Floyd does the majority of his antics and crap talking to promote a fight. In the ring he is a professional. The whole "will you brush my hair" non sense was just plain corny and stupid. Lets see how this kid handles stiffer competition.

[IamInuit]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

[zhubin]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

I think most people acknowledge he is very talented. But he has not faced anyone of note (except maybe DeLeon...who some thought beat him) to warrant the "hype." I would like to see him face better quality opponents before anointing him the next great fighter. And his personality is a bad imitation job of Floyd's. If he is going to try and act like an idiot...don't expect people to love him or root for him.

[zhubin]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

Mad respect for mentioning George Benton though...incredible fighter and trainer. For those who haven't seen him fight...do yourselves a favor and find the youtube clips.

[IamInuit]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

I think most people acknowledge he is very talented. But he has not faced anyone of note (except maybe DeLeon...who some thought beat him) to warrant the "hype." I would like to see him face better quality opponents before anointing him the next great fighter. And his personality is a bad imitation job of Floyd's. If he is going to try and act like an idiot...don't expect people to love him or root for him.

I hear ya and all I am saying is he has the tools from what I can see. As far as facing the talent he should be well that seems to be a trend. Fighters are coddled and kept away from adversity. As far as Ponce goes I think Broner slept on him. Rookie mistake, it happens. I don't really pay attention all that much to ring antics or like or dislike a fighter because of them.

The fight with Demarco should be doable as they are both GBP. If not move to 140 because he's going there anyway.

[Spicoli]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

The flag waving far outweigh his substance is all. Yeh, hype is all part of the game but this one acts like he's already 'arrived', disregards the fight, his opponent, and frankly the audience before he has accomplished a thing. Treats it all like a formality. He and Gamboa actually have alot in common. Both pushed hard, both totally blowing off the contract aggreement(s) and coming in over limit blasting out smaller guys. I'll give Broner a nod for tighter D but he gets touched quite a bit. Respects to Benton but I see alot more Andre Berto. In career pace, some opposition and network hype. Gamboas handspeed being compared to Taylors for crying out loud....Broner literally riding Mayweather coat tails right down to a dumb ass Free Money May T. Its one thing for network cheerleaders to compare and sensationalize an unknown quantity but Broner is just pathetic with it. Its not the antics with me that are the prob, its Broner making a mockery of it all. Knowing he had no intent to make 130 and wobbling in at near 147 once the bell rang fighting a guy who had to shed down in weight. He, Gamboa, Rios among others are taking short cuts and acting like they are something that they are not...great fighters who have really earned the platform. Shut up and fight. Mayweather talks alot of crap but at least he was actually pounding out top notch solid class opponents in Manfredy, Hernandez among others before 23 bouts, and as far as I could tell working his arse off in the gym. HBO needs to rethink this love affair and investment because for no other reason, Broner and Broner himself came withing hours of causing them to shitcan a live telecast, and the sole reason was HE didn't plan to or care enough to meet the requirements. On a rant bud, my bad. Time for decaf

Yeh. He's skilled but he's a babe in the woods. Has alot growing up to do before he gets anointed.

[zhubin]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

The flag waving far outweigh his substance is all. Yeh, hype is all part of the game but this one acts like he's already 'arrived', disregards the fight, his opponent, and frankly the audience before he has accomplished a thing. Treats it all like a formality. He and Gamboa actually have alot in common. Both pushed hard, both totally blowing off the contract aggreement(s) and coming in over limit blasting out smaller guys. I'll give Broner a nod for tighter D but he gets touched quite a bit. Respects to Benton but I see alot more Andre Berto. In career pace, some opposition and network hype. Gamboas handspeed being compared to Taylors for crying out loud....Broner literally riding Mayweather coat tails right down to a dumb ass Free Money May T. Its one thing for network cheerleaders to compare and sensationalize an unknown quantity but Broner is just pathetic with it. Its not the antics with me that are the prob, its Broner making a mockery of it all. Knowing he had no intent to make 130 and wobbling in at near 147 once the bell rang fighting a guy who had to shed down in weight. He, Gamboa, Rios among others are taking short cuts and acting like they are something that they are not...great fighters who have really earned the platform. Shut up and fight. Mayweather talks alot of crap but at least he was actually pounding out top notch solid class opponents in Manfredy, Hernandez among others before 23 bouts, and as far as I could tell working his arse off in the gym. HBO needs to rethink this love affair and investment because for no other reason, Broner and Broner himself came withing hours of causing them to shitcan a live telecast, and the sole reason was HE didn't plan to or care enough to meet the requirements. On a rant bud, my bad. Time for decaf

Yeh. He's skilled but he's a babe in the woods. Has alot growing up to do before he gets anointed.

Well said. The fact the he completely disregarded the weight limit is a disgrace. He is barely a proven fighter and he shows that kind of arrogance and unprofessionalism?!

[IamInuit]

I really like him and don't understand all the references to him being a hype job. The dude is gifted and reminds me of the late George Benton. I just don't see a weakness in his game and believe he will be the next big star. People keep bringing up Gamboa. Gamboa has nothing over Broner including speed.

The flag waving far outweigh his substance is all. Yeh, hype is all part of the game but this one acts like he's already 'arrived', disregards the fight, his opponent, and frankly the audience before he has accomplished a thing. Treats it all like a formality. He and Gamboa actually have alot in common. Both pushed hard, both totally blowing off the contract aggreement(s) and coming in over limit blasting out smaller guys. I'll give Broner a nod for tighter D but he gets touched quite a bit. Respects to Benton but I see alot more Andre Berto. In career pace, some opposition and network hype. Gamboas handspeed being compared to Taylors for crying out loud....Broner literally riding Mayweather coat tails right down to a dumb ass Free Money May T. Its one thing for network cheerleaders to compare and sensationalize an unknown quantity but Broner is just pathetic with it. Its not the antics with me that are the prob, its Broner making a mockery of it all. Knowing he had no intent to make 130 and wobbling in at near 147 once the bell rang fighting a guy who had to shed down in weight. He, Gamboa, Rios among others are taking short cuts and acting like they are something that they are not...great fighters who have really earned the platform. Shut up and fight. Mayweather talks alot of crap but at least he was actually pounding out top notch solid class opponents in Manfredy, Hernandez among others before 23 bouts, and as far as I could tell working his arse off in the gym. HBO needs to rethink this love affair and investment because for no other reason, Broner and Broner himself came withing hours of causing them to shitcan a live telecast, and the sole reason was HE didn't plan to or care enough to meet the requirements. On a rant bud, my bad. Time for decaf

Yeh. He's skilled but he's a babe in the woods. Has alot growing up to do before he gets anointed.

Lol I agree. He could turn out to be another Bojado or Ricardo Williams. Some fans go over the top early. I think he's very fundamentally sound skill wise but have admit to wondering about his indifference and jester like qualities. HBO will never change. That's the trouble with monopolies.
They decide who gets on the air, not the fighters or even promoters.

[Kirkland Laing]

HBO will keep showing Broner because he has the, for want of a better word, personality to sell lots of PPVs in the future. They need somebody to replace Mayweather's PPV sales in the future and Broner is the most likely candidate, so they'll keep on showing him and hyping him up. Unfortunately that isn't going to help him get his feet back on the ground anytime soon.

[shza]

does broner have talent? Yes

has he shown much? No. he beat Litzau and Perez (who tested positive or nose candy after the fight).

he didn't face any of the top 5 guys at the top of the division. Are they big names? No. Uchiyama is undefeated. he can fight. he beat salgado who is also highly ranked. Salgado-he can fight. He can punch a little. He is the guy that first stretched Linares in 1 round.

Broner easily could have made a fight with someone better than Perez.

Escobedo is a solid fighter and could possibly give Broner a fight tomorrow night. So what did broner do? came in at 133.5. if he was going to do anything like that they could have started negotiating things a few days ago.

instead he let escobedo go through the sacrifice of getting all the way down to 130. while broner didn't do so. And escobedo has fought some at 135. I would guess the last few pounds to make 130 are far from easy.

so broner knew he wasn't going to make weight and made sure his opponent sacrificed himself to make it. so he can come into the fight not weakened at all by making weight and escobedo will have.

Great job. when you have talent you shouldn't try to gain advantages like that. amateurish.

Broner is only 22 so he is still very much an immature, self centered, egotistical little asshole. Surprised a little bit he has so many children at such a young age.

His "Free Money May" T-shirt, shit head attitude toward making weight and fake marriage proposal at the end of the fight didn't exactly endear him to the American audience.

But, I figure he wants to go the villain route and piss white America off and what not.

Worked wonders for Floyd in terms of $$$.

Anyway Broner performed well and patiently picked Escobedo apart. Escobedo gave hints he didn't want to be there before the fight and was just there for a paycheck and his corner throwing the towel in so early seemed to confirm that.

Thought Escobedo had an excellent jab and was getting some good body work in, but didn't seem to discourage Broner much.

There would have a been a significant difference in the outcome if Broner had come in at the contracted weight of 130 and fought Escobedo at that weight. Instead he fucking cheated and probably weighed close to welterweight (147) during last night's fight.

In Re: "Free Money May", for what, abusing his ex-wife and children? Broner is an imbecile.

I certainly agree with all the criticism about not even trying to make weight and (more importantly) not telling Escobedo about it until he saw for himself at the weigh-in. They should have disclosed it weeks ago when it became apparent 130 wasn't going to happen.

But I disagree that there would have been a significant difference in the outcome. Broner obviously hit harder than Escobedo and likely hit harder than he would have if he'd come in lighter. But the big difference-maker was speed. And I don't think it was the extra weight that made him faster -- typically doesn't work that way. Sure, maybe he doesn't get the guy out of there that fast and then his stamina gives out because he had to cut weight too hard. But really, I think he's clearly a class or two above Escobedo talent-wise no matter what the weight.

Unfair advantage aside (which Escobedo did agree to, so I wouldn't call it cheating), Broner looked pretty phenomenal. I really want to see him fight Gamboa. The DeMarco fight he's talking about would be great too.