From the very beginning, the expectation was that unless the very best version of Adrien Broner showed up to face Adrian Granados, “The Problem” was going to take a debilitating loss that would likely affect his career in a big way. True to form, Granados brought all the hell in the world to Broner in their 10-round Welterweight brawl, but Broner dug deep and fought back … [Read more...]
Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados: The Boxing Tribune Preview
When Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime Sports unveiled its early schedule for 2017, the Junior Welterweight clash between the controversial Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados quickly was flagged as an upset in the making. Broner, a champion in four weight classes, enters this fight after a layoff of nearly 10 months where he lost his Junior Welterweight titles on the … [Read more...]
Adrien Broner is Running Out of Second Chances
As Adrien Broner prepares for his showdown against Adrian Granados this weekend on Showtime, he once again finds himself trying to re-establish his brand after dealing with calamity inside and outside the ring while trying to meet the lofty expectations many had of him just a few years ago. It seems to me that Broner is the kind of guy who is in a perpetual state of … [Read more...]
Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados: Upset Special?
Adrien Broner may be on the precipice of a make or break moment-- and he's probably not even aware of it. On February 18. the four-division world champ and current WBA junior welterweight titlist is booked to have a showcase fight in front of his hometown Cincinnati audience. Those betting on boxing will see that his challenger, Adrian Granados, is about a three-to-one … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Spring Full of Surprises: Making a Case for the Underdogs
Thankfully, the spring boxing schedule is filling up with some solid action after a dreadfully long, slow, virtually fight-less winter. Fans will be treated to several high-profile bouts this spring, but what may be most intriguing about this upcoming run of fights is the real possibility for some high-end upsets. Actually, for those inclined to make a wager or two, there … [Read more...]