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Adrien Broner

Adrien Broner is an American former professional boxer and online streamer from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Updated July 28, 20261 min readCited sources

Adrien Broner is an American former professional boxer and online streamer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He won world titles in four weight classes and became known for his speed, defensive style, and public persona outside the ring.

What it is

Adrien Jerome Broner, born July 28, 1989, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a former professional boxer who held world championships in four weight classes: super featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and super lightweight. He also works as an online streamer.

Key details

Broner held the WBO super featherweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC lightweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBA welterweight title in 2013, and the WBA super lightweight title from 2015 to 2016. His nickname is "The Problem."

Why it matters

Broner's four-division championship run made him a notable figure in boxing, known for quick hands, defensive skill, and an outspoken personality. Later coverage notes declines in performance and attention to his life outside the ring.

In short

  • Won world titles in four weight classes.
  • Held WBO, WBC, and WBA titles across super featherweight to super lightweight.
  • Known for speed, defense, and public persona.
  • Later became an online streamer.

Quick questions

Who is Adrien Broner?
Adrien Broner is an American former professional boxer from Cincinnati, Ohio, who won world titles in four weight classes.
What weight classes did Adrien Broner win titles in?
He won world titles at super featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and super lightweight.
What is Adrien Broner’s nickname?
His nickname is "The Problem."

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrien_Broner
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, and four-division world championship history.
  2. World Boxing Association — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=190
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, nickname, height, and professional record.
  3. FOX Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/boxing/adrien-broner-player-bio
    Supports: Birth date, hometown, and biographical boxing profile.