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Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
Adrien Broner experienced a tough night in the ring, losing a 10-round welterweight bout against Blair Cobbs at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. During the fight, Broner lost his mouthpiece four times and even a tooth, adding to the challenges he faced.
Broner was knocked down in the second round and ultimately dropped a unanimous decision to Cobbs. The judges scored the fight 97-91, 96-93, and 96-93 in favor of Cobbs.
Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
In his post-fight interview, Cobbs expressed the significance of this match: “On my vision board, there are very few things. But one of the main things on my vision board is this fight. Blair ‘The Flair’ versus Adrien Broner.”
There was flair and power in the fight, particularly in the second round when Broner not only got knocked down but also lost a tooth, according to the Triller TV analysts. Despite these setbacks, Broner managed to stay on his feet for the rest of the match.
Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
Although Broner landed some punches, he was hit with at least twice as many by Cobbs, who was returning to the ring after a two-year hiatus. After the fight, Cobbs praised Broner, saying, “He survived a lot of big blows after getting knocked down.”
At times, Broner swung with more ferocity than Cobbs, but he appeared hesitant to throw those punches—possibly fearing Cobbs’ counterattacks—and most of them missed.
Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
Broner’s defeat came just three days after he threatened Cobbs with gun violence and used a homophobic slur. In the ring, Cobbs repeatedly smiled as he outclassed Broner.
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 1
Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
Blair “The Flair” Cobbs starts off with a couple of sharp right jabs. Adrien “The Problem” Broner is still trying to find his rhythm as he takes a jab to the stomach. Cobbs lands a solid left, and Broner is showing little urgency or aggression. Cobbs is circling and landing jabs, while Broner looks unsettled. Cobbs appears focused and in control.
Score: Cobbs 10, Broner 9
Adrien Broner vs Blair Cobbs
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 2
Broner throws a hard left but misses, and then… Down goes Broner! He’s hit with a powerful left hand. Broner is back on his feet but has lost his mouthpiece. The referee pauses the action to reinsert the mouthpiece. Cobbs seizes the opportunity and aggressively goes after Broner, launching a barrage of punches. Broner starts to respond with a jab but is still under heavy fire. Cobbs continues his relentless assault, but Broner shows signs of life, attacking Cobbs in the corner. Cobbs, however, smiles and counters effectively. The knockdown seems to have awakened Broner, but according to Triller TV, he has also lost a tooth.
Score: Cobbs 20, Broner 17
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 3
Cobbs continues to fire away, but Broner is standing his ground. Cobbs lands another hard left, leaving Broner looking perplexed. Broner stands directly in front of Cobbs but isn’t throwing many punches. Meanwhile, Cobbs is throwing punches with regularity.
Score: Cobbs 30, Broner 26
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 4
Cobbs starts quickly, using his right jab effectively. He connects with Broner’s head a couple of times. Broner seems more focused on blocking punches than throwing them, while Cobbs maintains his offensive pressure. Despite the lack of action from Broner, the crowd chants, “A, B! A, B!” showing their support.
Score: Cobbs 40, Broner 35
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 5
Broner moves in, only to be repelled by a flurry of punches from Cobbs. Broner is willing to stalk Cobbs but throws very few punches, reducing himself to a target. While Broner lands a couple of lefts, Cobbs remains far more active, including delivering a punishing left.
Score: Cobbs 50, Broner 44
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 6
Broner appears tentative, possibly fearing the counterpunches from Cobbs if he unleashes his own. Cobbs hits Broner with a swooping left and maintains a fast pace. Broner looks fatigued and largely ineffective. As the bell rings, the fighters exchange trash talk.
Score: Cobbs 60, Broner 53
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 7
Broner leads with his left but absorbs a left to the face. He closes the distance and lands a body shot but loses his mouthpiece yet again, prompting the referee to stop the action for Broner’s corner to reinsert it. Despite losing the mouthpiece multiple times, Broner begins to look more active, landing some impressive shots.
Score: Cobbs 69, Broner 63
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 8
Broner lands a shot but immediately takes two, three, four in return. This sequence captures the night’s narrative unless Broner can quickly shift it. Cobbs flusters Broner with his head movement, making it difficult for Broner to land hits. Closing in on Cobbs is one thing, but hitting a moving target is another.
Score: Cobbs 79, Broner 72
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 9
Broner stalks again, yet Cobbs is doing most of the punching. Broner delivers some big shots to the body, but Cobbs smiles and tags Broner with a flurry of punches.
Score: Cobbs 89, Broner 81
Adrien Broner vs. Blair Cobbs: Round 10
The round opens with a nice exchange. Broner shows aggression, but Cobbs pushes back. Another lively exchange has the crowd chanting, “A-B, A-B!” Cobbs consistently beats Broner to the punch. Broner lands a big right, but Cobbs answers as he has all night. Broner loses his mouthpiece again. While he wins the round, he does not win the fight.
Score: Cobbs 98, Broner 91
Rick Ross made a memorable appearance during Adrien Broner’s ring walk. The rapper and music-producing mogul walked out with Broner, adding to the spectacle of the event. As they made their way to the ring, Ross held a mic and saluted Don King, the promoter, while also praising Broner, adding an extra layer of excitement to the occasion.
The ring walks for Adrien Broner and Blair Cobbs were delayed, causing some anticipation and confusion among viewers. The delay was significant enough that someone even brought a chair into the boxing ring for Don King, the 92-year-old promoter, who spent about 15 minutes on his feet before finally taking a seat. Despite the delay, the Triller TV commentators managed to fill the dead airtime, exhausting their material but keeping the audience engaged.
More than half an hour passed from the end of the last fight before the ring walks finally began at 10:30 p.m. ET.
During an interview between fights on the card promoted by King, the legendary promoter got political, showcasing his continued ability to engage and captivate audiences at the age of 92.
