Archived Q&A with Adrien Broner

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  hboboxing

  Thank you Adrien Broner for joining us for today’s Q&A. Welcome Adrien! What is your training regimen like?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I run 7-8 miles a day and while training at home I run on the same hills and city streets that Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor ran.  I get  my strength and conditioning in and I spar 3 days a week.  The hard work is in the gym...There is no overtime fight night.

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  NickRory

  What inspired you to become a boxer?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  My dad used to have us box everyone in the yard then he took us to the neighborhood gym and I never left.

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  Emily Giannusa

  What advantages do you think you have over Vicente Escobedo?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I really don't do the advantage and disadvantage thing, I just go in there and fight.

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  AaronOrlen

  Do you listen to music to get amped before a fight? If so, what's on your iPod?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I really don't need music to get amped, but if I do listen to music it's slow music. Trey Songz, Drake, I listen to soul music.

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  LiamRarick

  What advice do you have for the young boxing community?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Follow your dreams. Finish school if you can, stay focused and don't let the streets sidetrack you. Listen to your coaches and listen to your parents.

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  LiamRarick

  If you could face any fighter from the past who would it be?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  If I could fight any fighter from the past it would probably be Ali.

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  CoreyRedler

  Where did your nickname THE PROBLEM come from?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I've always had that name. Even as a kid. When me and my twin brother would go to a tournament people would see that's the problem!

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  CoreyRedler

  You're a champ in the rap game. Any plans to release your music?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  That's what we're working on. We're working on a mix tape but right now I'm focused on the fight against Escobedo.

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  FredCasen

  Do you have any phrases that keep you motivated?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  We don't get power we get money. That's my money.

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  FredCasen

  Would you want to take on Mayweather? Any specific fighters you do hope to fight?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Mayweather is definitely a big brother. We got the same management you know, we're family. I don't fight my family.

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  Ismael Botello

  At what age were you certain, that being a professional boxer is what you wanted to be?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  First day in the gym, 6 years old!

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  kepler_leo

  are you going for a KO?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I don't ever go for a KO. I just let the KO present itself and then I take it.

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  AaronOrlen

  What would be your ideal legacy to leave in the ring?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  To be one of the best boxers to ever put on a pair of gloves. THE BEST.

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  RafeWoodley

  What do you believe are the most important traits someone needs to be successful in boxing?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  You have to stay focused, have a strong backbone. Different things can happen in this game. It isn't one of the fairest and nicest games, it's a very contact sport and it takes a very special man to become a champion in this game and I just feel like I'm a special guy.

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  Nate Harper

  Wat part of Cincinnati you grow up in

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Westwood

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  iclayweather

  which boxers influenced you the most when you were just starting up ?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Floyd Mayweather

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  Tyler Gambino

  Do you think you would be able to move up to welterweight later on in your career ?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I could move up to welterweight now if I wanted to.

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  ValentinaMonte

  If you could only pick flaming hot Cheetos or pickles, which would it be?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  BOTH!

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  TheBoxingExpert

  When are you getting that Bugatti?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Real soon. I think I could get it now if I wanted to but I will have one by the end of my career for sure.

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  digitmaxr

  What's the dance called that you do in the ring at the end of your fights?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  mr miyagi

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  YoriEric

  What kind of attitude do you like to bring into the ring?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I just be myself. That's all.

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  DJGer1

  Do you have something planned for entering the ring like the last fight?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I don't know maybe. Hahahah

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  CoreyRedler

  What do you say to the Mayweather comparisons?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I just let them speak.

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  YoriEric

  What's your favorite training regiment??

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Probably sparring

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  NajeeAllah

  Im a huge fan Adrien. Id like to see you in a match that shows your true talent though. The ideal fight is against Gamboa. Your thoughts?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I'm not worried about no Gamboa. Whoever gets in the ring with Adrien Broner...I'm going to make easy work out of you.

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  beckyayay

  Do you look at fighting differently since becoming a father?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Definitely. When I first turned pro I had my Jr. and he changed my life.

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  StayTruVet

  You said that you're the missing piece to the boxing puzzle. Where do you think the sport is today and how far can you take it?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  The sky is the limit. I can really bring this sport back to where it was with Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson. I have that type of talent and the way I entertain, people will come back to boxing.

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  junteck

  What gets you up everyday?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  My kid!

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  digitmaxr

  Where did the idea for brushing your hair come from? Do you always do that?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I brush my hair 24 hours a day. That's just me man.

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  SirAlexHunter

  Does the crowd at a big fight make fighters perform worse than if they were to fight in a gym or something? Like a musician on a stage?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  You have some gym fighters and then you have some fighters who can turn it on. There are a very few fighters like that but I'm one of those few who don't care about the stage or how big the stage is. I just do me regardless.

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  hboboxing

  That's all the time we have for today's Q&A. A huge thank you to Adrien Broner for joining us. Anything else you'd like to say, Adrien?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Follow me on Twitter on @AdrienBroner. Fight for me and I'll fight for you.

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  McKinley Hudson Jr

  How influential has Aaron Pryor been to as boxer? What lessons have you learned from him?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  He always taught me to stay in shape. He always said just stay in shape and that's what i do.

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  miggythekid509

  What is your gameplan against Escobedo?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Hahahahah. It's going to be nice and special.

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  miggythekid509

  Is there a certain way you behave on camera to attract more fans????

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I act the same way on the camera as I do off the camera.

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  iclayweather

  how do you deal with the pressure of distractions while training for big fights

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  Adrien Broner says:

  No pressure. I apply the pressure to the fighters.

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  Sean Brown

  What kind of amateur background did you have? You are a very polished pro, which leads me to think you had a great amateur career.

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I had a good amateur background when I was a jr, but after that I didn't fight amateur anymore.

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  alwaysonlytony

  What's your dream fight

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  Adrien Broner says:

  My dream fight is if I could fight myself.

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  StayTruVet

  What weight do you walk around at?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I would rather not say. Hahaha

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  digitmaxr

  What do you think Vicente offers that might be the biggest challenge to you skill wise?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  I don't know. I'm just going to go in there and be me!

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  pmdubs

  Who's your favourite sportsman, outside of boxing?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Basketball, Football, Soccer. I'm an athlete!

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  digitmaxr

  Vicente thinks you haven't faced anyone with the strength in either hand that he has, what do yo say to that?

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  Adrien Broner says:

  Everyone is entitled to their opinion.