Why Adrien Broner is Andre Berto 2.0

broner9991By David Alexander: This is an especially ominous assignment for Adrien Broner (29-1, 22 KOs) in his fight tonight against John Molina Jr (27-5, 22 KOs) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, given the nature of Broner’s 12 round decision loss to Marcos Maidana in 2013, who showed his hand speed and showboating little regard as he plowed forward, flinging a left hook, such was the force of that punch on the night.

If Broner can just make himself more difficult to hit, he will have an easy time of it but he loves to hold his feet and wrap himself up in that brittle defensive shell.

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