Though the combat hasn’t been formally introduced, a crossroads showdown between Adrien “The Drawback” Broner (35-4-1) and Blair “The Aptitude” Cobbs (16-1-1) is within the works.
Cincinnati’s Broner signed with Corridor of Fame Promoter Don King final yr and made his DKP debut final June when he defeated Invoice Hutchinson through unanimous choice in Miami. Cobbs signed with King final month and the combat announcement is predicted quickly.
Broner’s coach Kevin Cunningham expects the matchup to provide fireworks and that the leadup between the 2 talkative fighters to the combat will probably be epic. Victory over Cobb can be Broner’s third in a row and put him in place for a significant combat.
“AB versus Blair “The Aptitude” is a matchup between two of the most important s*** talkers in boxing. AB is in camp placing in work and understands the ramifications of profitable this combat. We’re simply ready on Don King to make an official announcement. AB has promised me that he’s going to beat the corn off of Cobb,” Cunningham instructed BoxingScene.com.
Cobb, who lives in Las Vegas, was final in motion in 2022 when he defeated former champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker through unanimous choice. His solely skilled loss got here towards Alexis Rocha.
Broner has confronted a number of of the highest fighters within the light-weight by means of welterweight divisions. Opponents that he has confronted embrace Antonio DeMarco, Marcos Maidana, Manny Pacquiao, Shawn Porter, Jessie Vargas, and Paulie Malignaggi.
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