Don King fears Adrien Broner won’t present as much as combat on June 7 after placing out a poster for his ‘action-packed championship night time of boxing.’
The Corridor of Fame promoter has assembled an occasion on the Seminole Onerous Rock Lodge & On line casino in a co-promotion with Kris Lawrence’s The Heavyweight Manufacturing facility, that includes six title fights.
In line with the knowledge despatched to World Boxing Information, there are ‘six fundamental occasions on the one card. The invoice additionally sees two rising stars showcased alongside Broner vs Blair Cobbs.
One of many fundamental occasions is WBC Cruiserweight champion Norair Mikaeljan [27-2, 12 KOs] defending his title in opposition to the primary challenger Ryan Rozicki [20-1, 19 KOs]. Nonetheless, the Broner combat caught the attention underneath nearer inspection of the poster and card listing.
Don King Productions states: “An additional added sensational featured attraction for the WBC Folks’s Championship [imaginary title] that includes Adrien Broner [35-4-1 with 24 KOs] of Cincinnati and Blair Cobbs [16-1-1, 10 KOs], if Broner exhibits up. Blair will likely be there.”
It’s a stunning state of affairs and yet one more asterisk in opposition to Broner’s identify. “The Downside” has lengthy been a supply of fear for his promoters through the years. Since signing with King in 2022, Broner has fought simply as soon as regardless of informing him of his want to be energetic and be out three or 4 instances yearly. Broner, who’s a four-division world titleholder, has fought simply twice in over 5 years.
Like his predecessor, Al Haymon, King is feeling the pressure in his makes an attempt to get Broner contained in the ropes, having seen just a few dates moved since inking the previous PBC star to a contract.
If Broner doesn’t present up, his partnership with King may face its hardest hurdle.
The remainder of the cardboard options WBA Continental USA Middleweight Champion Ian Inexperienced [18-2 with 12 KOs] defending his title in opposition to Roy Barringer [10-4, 6 KOs]. In the meantime, WBA NABA Gentle Heavyweight Champion Ahmed Elbiali [23-1, 18 KOs] faces Roamer Alexis Angulo [28-3, 23 KOs].
As well as, Antonio Perez [9-0, 5 KOs] vs. Antonio Williams [16-0-1, 7 KOs], Cassius Chaney [23-1, 16 KOs] vs Michael Hunter [21-1-2, 15 KOs], De’von Williams [4-0, 4 KOs] vs Travis Floyd, and Michael Oliveira [21-2, 16 KOs] concluded the motion.
Tickets for “Fist of Fury” can be found by means of Ticketmaster. Tickets are priced at $75, $100 and $200. Ringside seats are $500, and tables are priced at $5,500.
Six fundamental occasions will turn into 5 if Adrien Broner doesn’t present up.
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