Scott Clark
Jun 08, 2024 - 09:05

Adrien Broner Vs. Blair Cobbs Fight: Results, Scorecard, Highlights, Reaction

Adrien Broner's boxing career likely over after brutal loss to Blair Cobbs, showing clear decline in skills and physical shape.

Adrien Broner's time as a serious competitor in the boxing world seems to have come to an end, and perhaps his entire career along with it. The fight on Friday night in Hollywood, Florida, against Blair Cobbs ended in a unanimous decision loss for Broner, with scores of 97-91, 96-93, and 96-93. Many of us who watched the fight felt that it was not as close as the judges made it out to be.

It was clear that Broner was not the same fighter he once was. The knockdown in the second round by Cobbs showed that Broner was slow, out of shape, and mentally unprepared for the fight. Despite his struggles, Broner did show that he still has a solid chin, taking numerous shots from Cobbs throughout the fight.

Both fighters are 34 years old, but Cobbs appeared younger, faster, and more focused on his craft. The fight could have easily been scored as a shutout in Cobbs' favor, with Broner possibly winning just one round.

Although Broner's record now stands at 35-5-1, he has never been stopped in a fight. Cobbs, on the other hand, improved his record to 17-1-1, with wins over former world champions Maurice Hooker and Broner, both of whom were past their prime when he faced them.

It remains to be seen if Broner will continue to fight, but it is likely that he will accept any offers that come his way, as there is still some interest in his fights. Cobbs, on the other hand, has positioned himself well for future opportunities by defeating Broner.

For those looking for a more serious matchup, Xander Zayas will be headlining a Top Rank on ESPN card on Saturday evening against Patrick Teixeira. After witnessing Broner's performance, it will be interesting to see how Zayas fares in his toughest challenge yet.

In the world of boxing, careers can take different paths, and it appears that Broner's may be coming to an end while others, like Cobbs and Zayas, are just beginning to make their mark.