“I’m Not Hugging Someone Who Kicked My A**”: Adrien Broner Reconciling With Marcos Maidana Doesn’t Sit Well With Boxing World

Besides Canelo Alvarez‘s impressive victory over Jaime Munguia which made a statement, the event in Las Vegas witnessed Adrien Broner reconcile with former opponent Marcos Maidana. Billed as ‘Danger Zone,’ Marcos Maidana vs. Adrien Broner took place in 2013 when an experienced Maidana schooled Broner who attempted to bully the Argentine.

Ahead of the fight, Broner was overconfident and called Maidana several names. With an undefeated record of 24 professional wins, Broner claimed Maidana would quit against ‘The Problem’ and accept Adrien as a “bad motherf*****r“. However, as you may recall, Maidana remained unfazed and during an interview with BoxingScene, the then-30-year-old announced, “I won’t let him [Broner] disrespect me.”

True to his words, when the bell rang, the Argentine boxer had a quick start and attacked ‘The Problem’ with a flurry of punches. However, to shock the boxing world, Broner continued playing an unlikable character as he humped his opponent in the ring! But, as fate would have it Maidana completely outclassed Broner to win via UD. In this connection, when Broner hugged Maidana today, the gesture shocked a certain group of fans.

On the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia, Marcos Maidana’s younger brother Fabian Maidana fought Mario Barrios for 12 rounds with the WBC Interim Welterweight title on the line. Although Barrios secured a UD win over Fabian, the latter’s elder brother was there to thoroughly support him.

Meanwhile, among others, Gervonta Davis aka Abdul Wahid and Adrien Broner attended the event at T-Mobile Arena. In this connection, when Maidana met Broner, the two hugged.

Lol: Fans call Adrien Broner Marcos Maidana’s son

Losing to a 30-year-old Marcos Maidana was a humbling experience for a 24-year-old Adrien Broner in 2013. During the fight, Broner had little success and Maidana proved to be head and shoulders above him. Recalling the manner in which Maidana beat Broner a fan wrote, “I’m not hugging someone who kicked my a**.”

Following the win against Broner, Maidan retired in 2014. So, one asked if he would return for “one more fight“.

Meanwhile, one called Broner Maidana’s son. “Maidana reuniting with his son,” they wrote.

Similarly, one wrote, “A proud father and his son,” in an obvious chiding of Adrien Broner for having been schooled by Maidana.

Finally, one mentioned that Maidana changed Broner as a person and boxer with the humbling defeat he bestowed on ‘The Problem’. However, he was glad to see that water was under the bridge and that the two men hugged each other.

With that said, what is your reaction to Marcos Maidana embracing Adrien Broner? Do you think they have mutual respect now? Let us know in the comments below.