Pro boxer films match between his sons
Everyone with a brother or sister knows that siblings don’t always get along. Professional boxer Adrian Broner decided to take it to the next level: he let two of his boys, aged 15 and 12, settle their differences in the boxing ring. The prize was 100 US dollars, but if that’s small potatoes to you, you can bet on boxing fights at Lottoland. That amount of money is still a lot to a child, so let’s see what was at stake and why Broner took this approach in the first place.
Who is Adrian Broner?
Adrian Broner is a professional wrestler from Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. He started boxing at a young age but did not get into it professionally until 2008. From there, he won championships in four different weight classes (super featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and light welterweight). He has been called, pound-for-pound, the fifth best boxer in the world.
Broner is known for controversy as well as titles. He has been accused of sexual harassment both online and offline. He has been in jail several times; the most recent was in October 2021. He also fought with another famous boxer, Floyd Mayweather, in 2016, when Mayweather called out Broner’s alcoholism. “The Problem” is Broner’s nickname for many reasons.
But Broner will be back. This fight between two of his sons was filmed shortly before Broner’s return to the world of boxing. He will be fighting Omar Figueroa on August 20th, 2022. Please check your local listings and streaming sites to find where you can watch the match in your area.
All in the Family
Broner has, as of this writing, anywhere from 5 to 10 children. The average number is 7, but sources vary. Why the vague count? Almost every child has a different mother. Broner has cited child support on several separate occasions. Despite this, according to EssentiallySports.com, he gets along well with many of his “baby mamas,” and never forgets to get his kids gifts for the holidays.
The two children in question are Adrien Broner Jr (“AJ”) and his younger brother “Fat Mac.” Both boys had been training a week before being filmed.
Is This Unusual?
First, it is important to note that Broner’s kids showed interest in boxing as a sport before being filmed. Both Adrien Jr and “Fat Mac” had been training. They were sparring more than anything. They are wearing protective gear and are supervised by a professional. Do not attempt this at home.
Broner added money into the pot for one simple reason: along with boxing teaching his kids discipline and confidence, he wanted to show them that, if you want something, you have to earn it. It was less of a wager and more about teaching his kids about his world.
Interestingly, Broner is not the only boxer to use this approach. BleacherReport.com cites Muhammad Ali, David Hilton, and eight other families with famous boxing lineages. Many professional athletes start training at a young age, so people shouldn’t be surprised that boxers start as young as three. Broner himself started boxing at age six; he claims boxing saved him from a life of poverty. Boxing is a sport that can and does run in families.
Conclusion
The fight between Adrien Jr and Fat Mac might be sensationalized, but it’s not that unusual for boxers to train their kids in the ring. Broner allowed the fight so that his sons would learn that nothing in life is free. Broner has a history of being controversial, so it’s no surprise that this fight between his sons has caught fire. More likely than not, Broner was just being a proud parent. “Broner Babies” just happened to roughly coincide with his comeback.