Boxing fans may have overlooked Adrien Broner’s upcoming fight due to the big week for boxing, but it is worth noting that he was once considered as the next Floyd Mayweather. Unfortunately, he lost every significant fight he had, leading to the question of whether he had peaked a decade ago or not. Now, Broner is coming back to the sport after a two-year hiatus to fight Bill Hutchinson in a scheduled 10 rounder at welterweight. The fight will take place on Thursday night at Casino Miami Jai Alai in Miami.
The Comeback
Broner has come back to the sport before, but he has only fought a few times over the past several years. If he wins against Hutchinson, it is likely that the public will take a wait-and-see attitude towards him. If he loses, it will be yet another indication that he is no longer the ring presence he once was. Broner is only 33 years old, which is young enough to make a comeback, but there are questions surrounding his discipline, mental health, and talent.
Broner has always been a quality fighter, but not a great one. He has teamed up with Don King, a famous promoter who is not the force in boxing he once was. The price for Broner-Hutchinson is not particularly high, so it may come down to how loyal a fan is to decide whether it is worth paying for the Pay Per View fee to watch the fight.
Whether Broner and King will be on the cusp of a return to glory or remain on the margins of the sport they once thrived in remains to be seen.
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