Ranked as the eighth preeminent pound-for-pounder in the world, the 23-year-old Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) earned a split decision over Paulie Malignaggi to capture the title last weekend. Prior to winning his third belt in as many weight classes, the cocky, flamboyant and simply unlikable Broner eagerly added 12 pounds to meet Malignaggi (32-5, 7 KOs). Malignaggi is a brilliant defensive pugilist capable of causing any opponent to struggle in the squared circle. Regardless, an outclassed Malignaggi managed to make “The Problem” look mediocre. Marcos Maidana could be a “Problem” for Adrien Broner. Photo credit: http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0822/box_broner_d1_400.jpg...
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