🥊Broner forced to withdraw from December 2nd clash with Chris Howard
Adrien Broner has been forced to withdraw from his December 2nd clash with Chris Howard after aggravating a hand injury suffered in last June's decision over William Hutchinson.
Per Broner (35-4-1, 24 KO), he'll be ready to go "in late February" for a "championship opportunity."
Broner's trainer, Kevin Cunningham, told Bad Left Hook that the injury has been bothering Broner since the Hutchinson fight and that it has worsened in recent weeks.
"Adrien hurt his hand in the June 9th fight against William Hutchinson," Cunningham said. "He returned to camp for six weeks for the Howard fight but aggravated the injury while sparring."
Cunningham said that Broner saw a doctor and was advised to withdraw from the fight.
"Adrien is obviously very disappointed, but he's also a realist," Cunningham said. "He knows that he won't be able to fight at his best if his hand is not 100%."
Broner is now looking to reschedule the fight for late February or early March. He is also looking for a championship opportunity.
"I'm still a champion, and I'm still looking for a big fight," Broner said. "I'm not going to let this injury derail my career."
🥊What this means for Broner's career:
Broner's injury is a setback, but it's not a career-ender. He's still a talented fighter with a lot to offer the sport. However, he needs to be more careful about his training and make sure that he's not putting his body at risk.
Broner's injury also means that he'll have to wait a little longer for a shot at a championship belt. He was hoping to fight for a title in December, but that's no longer possible. However, he's still in the mix for a big fight, and he could get a title shot in 2024.
🥊What this means for the Chris Howard fight:
🥊Conclusion:
Adrien Broner's injury is a disappointment, but it's not the end of the world. He's still a talented fighter with a lot to offer the sport. He just needs to be more careful about his training and make sure that he's not putting his body at risk.