Adrien Broner’s Unforgettable Reaction After Getting Mistaken for Floyd Mayweather

Former four-division world champion Adrien Broner has always had a complex relationship with the sport of boxing and the public eye. The 33-year-old is known for his flamboyant personality and has often been compared to fellow boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Both fighters have been praised for their in-ring skills and criticized for their controversial behavior outside the ring. However, a recent incident involving Broner being mistaken for Mayweather has caused quite a stir within the boxing community.

‘The Problem’ is currently set to make his boxing comeback against Bill Hutchinson on June 9th. The bout is set to take place in Miami and will be Broner’s first bout under veteran promoter Don King. However, there isn’t much hype for this fight with little information provided to the media and the public. Despite this, it seems that the former champion is cheerful ahead of his next fight following his reaction after being mistaken for ‘Money’ Mayweather.

Adrien Broner reacts to being mistaken for Floyd Mayweather

In a recent video by Boxing World Fans, Broner was approached and greeted as Floyd Mayweather Jr. This was intentional and done as a prank as the person asking this knew exactly who Broner was. However, the former champion was in a great mood and understood that this was a prank and went along with it. He even shared the video on his Instagram Story and claimed that this was a good trip also tagging the person he was with on the trip with. “@itssotreajure we had fun this trip lol,” he wrote.

Over the years, many have seen Broner as the heir apparent to Mayweather’s throne, both in terms of boxing skills and larger-than-life personas. However, the lack of attention and fanfare surrounding Broner’s comeback highlights the vast disparity in their current status. But Broner isn’t coming back without a plan.

Broner’s ‘undisputed’ plan for his comeback to boxing

The Cincinnati native has currently expressed his desire to become a champion at 140 pounds. Although he has not won a fight in the super-lightweight division in over 7 years, the former champion wants to regain his lost glory. During a press interview, Broner expressed admiration for his opponent’s undefeated streak. However, he made it clear that he sees this fight as a stepping stone toward achieving his goal.

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“So, for me, first I gotta get through Hutchinson. And that’s what I’m gonna do for sure and then we’re gonna pursue the 140 world titles. And I wanna become the undisputed [champion] at 140 pounds. So, you know, I got big plans and I been working my ass off. And June 9th, I’m gonna put on a show,” he said.

Despite his recent lackluster record and an extended period of inactivity, Broner remains confident in his abilities. The upcoming fight against Bill Hutchinson serves as a crucial step toward his ultimate goal. However, only time will tell whether he can revive his career and make a triumphant return to the top of the 140-pound division. What did you think about Broner’s reaction to being mistaken for Floyd Mayweather? Let us know in the comments below.

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