ADRIEN BRONER was once one of the most talented rising stars in boxing. But surprise losses to Marcos Maidana and Shawn Porter derailed him. He seemed to have lost his way but he remains a big name in the sport and insists, โI know that I have what it takes to take over boxing. To do that I need to focus 100 percent on boxing and crafting my skills. Thatโs my mindset and thatโs what Iโm focused on.โ
This time, he says, itโs different. โIโve been on the downside and the upside of boxing, but my name has made it through. Iโm not going to take my talent for granted and Iโm going to change for the better,โ Broner said. โItโs just about me doing better. Itโs about changing for the better and being as positive as can be. Iโm not bringing negativity to anything I do.โ
He next fights a former sparring partner of his, Adrian Granados on February 18. โWeโve brought Granados into camp for sparring before but Iโm a much different fighter now. I know he is too and I think itโs going to make an exciting, explosive fight. Granados is no pushover. Heโs not an opponent that anybody can just pick up a win. I knew Adrian Granados will bring the best out of Adrien Broner,โ Adrien Broner said. โIโve fought at home a lot and to come back with another fight like this is an awesome feeling. I know itโs going to be a great night. Itโs going to be a great night for Cincinnati and for my career.โ
โIโm here to do less talking, and more fighting and smiling. Iโm going to put on a great show on February 18. Itโs all about putting on great performances and winning,โ he concluded. โI go into every fight with the confidence to be myself. If I do what I have to do, I can be victorious. Granados is coming to fight. I have to be focused because he wonโt lay down.โ