“Work or Die”: Adrien Broner’s Powerful Message About Overcoming Addiction Makes Rounds on the Internet

Adrien Broner suffered another loss sometime ago. At Hollywood, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Blair ‘The Flair’ Cobbs inflicted the fifth career loss to the former four-division champion. Many felt it wasn’t the Adrien Broner of the past. He was just a pale reflection of his former self. The defeat has sparked talks of retirement across social media forums. It will be some time before fans get to know ‘The Problem’s future strategy. Nevertheless, whatever decision Adrien Broner takes, there’s no denying that he has been one of the most exhilarating, albeit sometimes controversial, figures in the boxing scene over the past decade.

A talented boxer with a solid chin who, despite ring setbacks, has yet to face an early stoppage. But for all the popularity he gained inside the ring, Broner amassed an equal amount of notoriety outside of it. His struggles with alcohol and gambling are fairly well known. But despite the reverses in the ring and the challenges outside, ‘The Problem’ kept himself motivated and fought back to let the world know that he wasn’t going anywhere. A video of the former champion has been gaining considerable traction. There, he talks about overcoming misfortunes and forging ahead. Essentially, fighting back even when one doesn’t feel like it.

“Five miles,” said Adrien Broner. In a red t-shirt and shorts, he appeared to be walking on an empty pathway. The minute-long video message began with the former champion revealing that he managed to tuck in five miles. However, the situation was different when he got up. “Yeah, did I feel like working out today this morning? Hell no, I did, but I got my a** up,” he said.

Then he added how so many people want to get rid of their alcohol addiction and several other vices. But they tend to forget that, in the end, it’s all about the person. If he is unable to quit, then it’s clear that he hasn’t done much about it. He said, “It’s just you; it’s just you fighting you; it’s you versus you looking at the mirror; tell yourself you ain’t doing no more.”

Further, the Cincinnati-born boxer revealed how he has been clear-headed for the past couple of months. He felt like going to the gym every day. “So I say this to say this, man, it’s you versus you; f*ck anybody else, it’s you versus you. You can do whatever, man; just put your mind to it man,” he said.

Lifting his phone so that everyone could see his ripped physique, he shared how he used to weigh nearly 200 lbs. not long ago. Therefore, if he could accomplish such a feat, then anyone else could too. Calling himself a walking testament, Adrien Broner concluded, “AB—work or die.”

Adrien Broner: Rising From the Depths

Many fans would recall. Last year, through an Instagram post, ‘About Billions’ listed out the number of vices he badly wanted to chase out. It included alcohol, sex, and gambling dependence. Talking about insobriety, he said, “If they don’t get what I like den I like what they got.” Promising that he would take full responsibility for his actions, he offered sincere apologies to some of the people he thought he had offended in the past.

‘About Billions’ offered his regrets to the fans as well. He said, “I feel like this is my last chance, so F*CK IT, it’s time to live or die with boxing.” Even if he decides to retire tomorrow, Adrien Broner will continue to inspire many with his never-give-up attitude.

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