Adrien Jerome Broner, a former four-weight world champion professional boxer from Cincinnati, Ohio, has a professional record of 35 wins (24 by knockout), 5 losses, and 1 draw across 42 total fights. Born on 28 July 1989, he is 37 years old as of 2026. His last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Blair Cobbs on June 7, 2024. Despite announcing a comeback, no official bout has been confirmed.
Early Life and Amateur Career
Broner began boxing at a young age and turned professional at 18. His amateur record stands at 300 wins and 19 losses. Notable achievements include consecutive National Silver Gloves championships from 2002 to 2003 and a third-place finish at the 2005 National Junior Olympics.
His professional debut came in the super featherweight division in May 2008. In June 2010, he knocked out Allante Davis in the first round. That same month, he defeated Carlos Claudio for the WBC Youth Intercontinental super featherweight title. He then defeated Vicente Martin Rodriguez for the WBO super featherweight title in 2011.
Championship Titles and Notable Fights
In November 2012, Broner won the WBC lightweight title after defeating Antonio DeMarco, successfully defending it in February 2013 against Gavin Rees. His first professional loss came in December 2013 against Marcos Maidana. A second loss followed against Shawn Porter in June 2015. He later won the WBA super lightweight title in 2015 and 2016.
Broner secured his first world title in November 2011 by defeating Vicente Rodriguez. In November 2012, he decisively defeated Antonio DeMarco in a dominant performance that prompted comparisons to Floyd Mayweather. He defeated then-WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi through a close split decision in 2013. In 2015, he stopped Khabib Allakhverdiev in the final round of a twelve-round bout for the vacant WBA title at 140 pounds.
Personal Life: Wife and Children
Broner became engaged to Arie Nicole in 2015. The couple frequently appear in controversies surrounding infidelity allegations. He reportedly spent approximately $137,000 on her engagement ring. The boxer and his wife are raising five children: Adrien Jr., KJ, Admire, Na'Riya, and Armani. They regularly post images of their children on social media.
Broner has a twin brother named Andre, known as "Dre Day." Many people confuse Andre with his more famous sibling.
Retirement and Comeback Attempts
Broner has not permanently retired from boxing but has announced retirement multiple times. In August 2019, he announced his retirement from professional boxing shortly after losing to Manny Pacquiao. He wrote on Instagram: "I’m retiring. Boxing is a lonely sport. I'm done with this s**t give me a brick and let me turn it into 8 with some phyt."
However, he returned to the ring on February 20, 2021, defeating Jovanie Santiago by unanimous decision. He also fought and defeated Bill Hutchinson in June 2023 before his 2024 defeat by Blair Cobbs, which was his last fight. Adrien has not announced an official bout, but he is reportedly contemplating getting back in the ring.
Net Worth and Financial Status
The boxer is reportedly worth around $100,000, as per Celebrity Net Worth and Yahoo estimates. Peak earnings from boxing purses, endorsements, and business ventures placed him much higher at his prime. His sources of income include professional boxing purses, endorsement deals, the "About Billions" clothing line, and the "About Billions Music Group" record label.
Despite generating over $30 million in career boxing earnings, multiple sources estimate he is worth $100,000 in 2026. His decline is tied to a combination of high-profile losses and off-ring controversy. His loss to Marcos Maidana in 2013 ended his welterweight title reign. Further defeats followed against Shawn Porter (2015) and Manny Pacquiao (2019).
Off the canvas, his behaviour drew widespread criticism. Most notably, he publicly rejected a five-year, $40 million deal from Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports with crude remarks directed at Jay-Z and Rihanna. He later issued a public apology. Legal troubles and documented financial difficulties have also taken a toll on his career and public standing.
Broner is undoubtedly one of the most prolific boxers to ever grace the ring. He earned over $30 million during his career. Away from boxing, Adrien reportedly has 10 children with different ladies, including his fiancée, Arie Nicole. The boxer is currently into online streaming, while attempting to return to the ring.
