Adrien Broner Breaks "The Rock" Rees, Gets KO in Fifth |
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Sunday, 17 February 2013 00:13
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Broner sent him down in the fourth, and the fifth. Rees got up, but ate shots and his corner halted the increasingly one-sided event. The time of the ending was 2:59 of the fifth. Broner held on to the WBC 135 pound title. The winner said after to Max Kellerman that he had to see how much gas Rees had, but knew he'd be a tough out. He apologized for not being at his best. And next? Ricky Burns? He said he didn't know who that is. He will go to the drawing board with advisor Al Haymon and promoter Golden Boy, he said. Broner then watched his knockdowns and complimented his own work. In the first, the 5-4 Rees rushed the 5-7 Broner, and outworked him, landing some nice left hooks to the body. Broner got busier in round two, landing some clean rights. He clowned, winding up his right a few times. Rees' mobility, and active head movement surprised some folks who figured the little fella was a stationary sort. The Welshman came in with a hurt elbow and had to curtail sparring early but his adrenaline covered up that injury thru three. Rees got backed up and bashed in the last third of the round, and his corner told him to move, not stand in front of the Cinci boxer. The Welshman ate lead rights in the fourth, and as his legs weren't as active, he was there to get touched. Down he went with 2:05 left, but he was up at 4. A right uppercut he didn't see was the damager. His galpal actually bolted from her seat after that. In the fifth, Rees landed a few sharp rights, and he looked to make a rumble of it. His work rate kept Broner from loading up like in the fourth. He went to a knee with 26 seconds to go, off a left hook to the body. He rose, but ate more, and his corner threw in the towel. ADRIEN BRONER VS. GAVIN REES POST-FIGHT QUOTES ADRIEN BRONER, WBC Lightweight World Champion "I knew he [Rees] was going to come to fight. He's a world-class fighter. "He [Rees] kept coming. He threw every shot like it was his best shot. I knew he would hang. "When you have two world-class fighters going toe-to-toe, it's going to be a great fight. "Thanks to everyone who came out. It's [NBA] All-Star Weekend and you came to see an All-Star. "He's [Rees] tougher than a steak that's been well done. "If I fought Ricky Burns, he would get burnt out. I want to fight him, but if he doesn't want to fight me. Oh well. "There are high expectations for me to take boxing over after [Floyd] Mayweather and [Manny] Pacquiao hang up their gloves. "Tonight was a nice fight. I have to go back and watch it. Overall I felt pretty. I just looked in the mirror and I still look good. "I would fight 10 times a year if I could." GAVIN REES, Former World Champion "He's [Broner] the best I have ever been in [the ring] with. It's not a case of whether he will go on to be a super star... he is already there. "I made a lot of mistakes and I believe I have a better skill set than that. "I knew he [Broner] hit hard, but his power just stunned me. I got reckless and that was the end of the night, but I was always going to get back up. "I would have gone on until I was knocked out cold. I disagree with Gary pulling me out, but he knows that I would have gotten hurt. We are good friends and he was just looking out for me." MIKE STAFFORD, Broner's Trainer "We knew Gavin was going to come in [to fight]. I wanted Adrien to take his time and pick his punches. "He made mistakes and Adrien countered each mistake he made. "Gavin was a great fighter for two rounds. I knew he was going to try his best to take Adrien out and Adrien capitalized on his mistakes and picked him apart. "Believe it or not, you haven't seen the whole package deal. It's a secret that we behold in the gym." GARY LOCKETT, Rees' Trainer "I was going to pull him out in the fourth. I considered pulling him out after the third, but I knew he would say 'there is no way.'" Radam G says:
Size doesn't mean Jack. Dude just didn't have Mack. Like Broner said, "He was a snack." And getting an easy Broner beatdown, he has join fhe pack. Holla! DaveB says:
I want to see Broner again. Scratch Hopkins and Aerrola on March 9 and bring back Broner. There is something compelling about him. If all goes well I'll be very happy when he goes to 140. The only problem is that he will stay at 135 for awhile because it is so easy to make. I could see him beating everyone at 140 but by the time he gets there they probably will have beaten the h*ll out of one another. I want to see him fight them while they are live dogs. ali says:
It's time for Broner to move up it's clear no 1 @135has a shot in hell at beating him. SouthPaul says:
Broner vs Rios would be entertaining and interesting. Rios lacks skill but he got the heart and size to bring some real heat. the Roast says:
Comical watch. The ring entrance look like a mock parody of a buncha' obnoxious rap fools. Rees got mad heart, too bad he was like 6 ft too short and only had the reach of an infant. Lmfao I agree. Broner needs a true test whatever the weight. Rees was too small, he did look like an infant. stormcentre says:
Lets see Broner V Gamboa or Rios. Rees, as much as I respect him, was never going to last the distance. Steve. (Hi Dave B. It's been a few years since we talked & I have posted) deepwater says:
Umm little Rees landed a lot of punches and showed the blue print how to beat Broner. Little Rees one first 2 rounds no question. That body shot by Broner was cheap but you do have to protect yourself at all times. Broner will be taking the easiest fights he can against smaller guys or limited guys call it good business. Tupac is turning in his grave after that crap and in this day and age those Watson twins have every right to be homosexuals if they want to. Broner won't be fighting Garcia because they rap in the studio together. Broner looked 4 weight classes above Rees. Imagine rios catching him like Rees did. amayseng says:
broner has skills for sure, offensively, but defensively he is an embarrasment to the shoulder roll floyd look alike D.. DaveB says:
Uh-oh. It seems like only Michael Woods, the great Ali, and I are on the Broner bandwagon. It will be interesting when Broner steps up into the arena with the big boys. I think he will do fine but I want proof and I'm anxiously waiting for that time to come. I don't think he will be a bust because sometimes you come across the right kid. I think he thought of Rees with little regard and figured he was an easy payday. Against Rio or Garcia he would have to be more serious and start working in earnest a lot sooner. Even with those first two rounds I felt he was always in control and it was a matter of time before he took command. Only time will tell how good he really is but I think good things will happen for him. If they don't it will still be fun while it lasts. All his antics I don't take seriously. He is just trying to make a brand by being an a-hole. Not always the most popular way of doing business. Personally not the route I would take even if I were 23. @stormcentre, How are you doing? Good to see you here. amayseng says:
daveb, broner has skills for sure, and i did think i would like to see him and andre ward carry american boxing in the future.. Radam G says:
Dangit! Amayseng, that was COLD. True! But COLD! Must always the truth be told? brownsugar says:
The litmus test I use to determine how much of impact an athlete has made on the sport is to sample the hate mail across the web.... Anyone who gets as much hate mail as Broner invariably has an inversely proportional ratio of fans who can't wait to see him in the ring again..... and the number of fans is always logorithmically greater than those who toil on the internet all night leaving negative responses. amayseng says:
Brownsugar I see too many fans trying to take up for broners embarrassing schtick DaveB says:
Hmm Amayseng. Just my humble opinion but I think Broner beats Mattysee (spelling) whom I don't hold in that high a regard. Yes he is very powerful but doesn't have much in the way of skills. Ditto for Maidana. I think he beats Garcia who threw a lucky, shut eyed punch at Khan that landed and started the end the fight. Khan would be interesting but he wears down after a few rounds and would be ripe for the picking plus his chin stinks. Rios is tough and that would be a test because Rios will there all night. I'd pee my pants to see that one. Pac I consider a welterweight and we'll have to see how he recovers from the knockout. JMM is another tough fight because of how he dissects a fighter so I would like to see that one to further assess Broner. Bradley would be a problem for the Problem. All though I could see Broner possibly losing to a few of these guys, and that's why they fight, I could see him winning too. If Broner wants to become as big as he does as quickly as he does he will have to jump in there with the sharks and can't continue to fight the soft touches. I do give him a lot of credit for fighting DeMarco. That was huge. Not only that he won the fight, it was the way in which he won. The biggest problem with him getting to fight a lot of these fights will be Bob Arum. But like he says they all can get it. Sorrry you don't like the guy, even a little bit. I know how annoying that can be. You'll watch to see him get beat to shut him up but you'll watch. If he loses you will gloat. If he wins you'll hate it. But I think he'll be around for awhile. brownsugar says:
Amayseng,.. My comments were not directly address at you... Even though I must admit you seem to be a litte too obsessed about Broner sometimes. Radam G says:
I'mma just gonna put in my two cents. Broner is a "Pied Piper" of the disfunctioner ones of his generation -- five-years old to roughly 25. A generation is one score -. 20 years. All that I can tell you, is that Amayseng would be right about all the suburban kids around the world and B-Sug would be correct about the inner-city, province and poor kids around the globe. amayseng says:
I love his skills in the ring. I enjoy watching him fight. Carmine Cas says:
I personally like Broner, but he tries too hard and over does the a**hole thing a little too much. I was embarrassed for his ring intro lol the commentators were in silence; even roy jones who had stint in rap. But than he says random quirky things like "Max you can get it", which are kind of funny. I get it he's trying to promote his brand, to me some of it works and some of it doesn't. In the ring he's a great fighter, with some flaws. Like I stated previously the philly shell is susceptible to the left jab/straight left; Rees was able to some through along with hooks as well. Maybe Broner was just trying to feel him out and let him display his full capabilities. Broner did start catching him coming in with straight rights and uppercuts. I guess I'd like to see him against Miguel Vazquez but I've only seen him fight a couple times, not too familiar with him. Although Rios is tough and powerful he's tailor made for Broner. Straight forward, wide punching is going to be too easy for The Problem. Khan can give Broner problems until he gets caught coming or out because he fails to keep his hands up or use angles. Garcia and Matteshye shouldn't be difficult either, a good test would be Judah. Zab still has speed and can get to Broner, he's a southpaw and utilizes angles to get to his opponent. In conclusion although his antics are corny I am looking forward to him fighting at 140 & 147 amayseng says:
@carmine, i agree broner destroys rios within 3 rounds if he wanted too, he takes out khan as well, no chin, garcia has a good shot because he has a ton of power that would give broners shoulder roll a problem, matthyse is a straight machine and broner is not familiar with that type of power and caliber fighter, i posted earlier i think zab beats him as well, even todays zab who at 140 is still fast and powerful.. Carmine Cas says:
If Jorge Linares were much more durable, I'd say match him up with Broner. He's got the talent and speed to potentially give the problem problems. Demarco's style was perfect for Broner, he stood in front of him all night. Demarco handed the right uppercut on a silver platter to Broner brownsugar says:
Thanks for the Global perspective RG, but I'm not sure what Asian kids watch on TV, I hadn't anticipated taking the discussion that far east,... I'm also not representative of Poor inner city Kids..... For example, my daughter has her own business and a college education...and none of my Co Workers are relying on food stamps. brownsugar says:
Broner still has a ways to go,.. he's getting there but I don't think he would have lasted the distance with Mayweather when he was at 135,... too much movement. amayseng says:
i was raised to be humble in your accomplishments.... DaveB says:
It is a new day. Everybody is different. Broner is a product of his day. Roy Jones used to rap on is way to the ring. Jones was stubborn and would showboat in the ring as a professional even though that is what lost him an Olympic gold. Ali used to be brash with the white robes, wild antics, throwing flurries, jumping around the ring and being a loud mouth. Leonard followed in Ali's style throwing jabs and dancing but very was much aware of having a good boy, smiling, sweet image. The young Foreman was a thug around fight time and kind of humble when he wasn't fighting although sometimes he was still a moron following in the footsteps of Liston his role model. The older, mature Foreman was very comical and gentle like a teddy bear with self effacing humor. Oscar was very humble and easy going. Tyson was a beast with no robe and his head and neck going from side to side, eyes looking like no one was home making it appear as if he was losing his mind. Hagler came to the ring punching himself in the head with his bald head steaming. There was something about all of them that exuded some kind of excitement. Hearns was the Motor City Hitman. How long was the "hit" going to take? Anyway someone that brings some extra excitement, that can be backed up (you have to have that) will move ahead of the pack to become a star and this kid knows that. Humble can work but Broner choose the bad boy angle. Of course not everyone is going to appreciate it. We all can agree on that. Some people will get it, some won't, all will watch and will be happy to do so. Radam G says:
Ditto, DaveG -- I mean DaveB! That is why I don't hate Jack. And that everyone has his own type of swag and Mack. And the bottomline, it's showtime and making dat MOOLA! Oh, YUP! ,skills pay da bills. But everyone has his own gimmick to give that paying crowd to come a running. Hate cha, or luv cha, dey pay to see you play. And if they want your arse kicked that is okay. Money by haters or lovers spend da same way. And you that. It's all about da phat. Holla! amayseng says:
Daveb thanks for the post and insight. brownsugar says:
Excellent perspective DaveB, if any boxer ever got on my nerves with a ring entrance, it had to be Roy Jones... Jones made you listen to the WHOLE record before entering the ring. To put it mildly he wasn't that good that Rapping LOL... HBO allowed it,.. because they knew Jones attracted viewers. Radam G says:
I don't know, Amayseng. Some pugilists are going to be disliked forever. PR and a gig on television and a couple of television commercials couldn't get haters to dig the late, great Sonny "Night Train" Liston. Broner has a face and smerk of hate just like old Night Train did. Holla! amayseng says:
Radam alls he has to do is stay exciting in the ring ali says:
Amayseng his brand is selling at a rapid pace bah! and your your helping build it. At the end of the day you tuned in to watch his fight just like the other fans who hate what he does outside the ring. amayseng says:
Ali I tuned in because I am a fan of his skills. Radam G says:
Nobody is calling Broner a hype job -- just rude dude. Dude is a true playa. He can fight. He's tight and is better than aight. He got game. He just have not a likable persona of the it. But outta most opponents, he will beat da sh*t and fans, haters and pundits have to give him righteous spit. Holla! DaveB says:
What's so funny is that there are so many comments about Broner here. Most fights outside of Pacquiao and Mayweather get only a few comments, there a couple others. That says a lot about Broner especially since he didn't fight a sensational opponent. He is doing what he set out to do. I remember when he first came into the ring not to long ago with his brush my hair gimmick and I shook my head because anyone can act a fool and I didn't know whether he could fight or not. He has done a pretty good job of selling himself inside and outside the ring. Every site you look at there are articles and pictures of him as well as quotes of his. The folks at HBO love him too. The big fights will come soon and he comes to bring some pain. ali says:
Amayseng damn u always got a good come back lol the Roast says:
Broner is a good fighter, no doubt. Fighting Rees was a waste of time. Rees had no chance. Rees won the first two rounds but Broner needed only to pick up the pace a bit to get it done. Broner is just working a gimmick being the brash bad guy. Rapping his way into the ring has been done before. When a serious opponent is on the line I think Broner will make a more standard entrance. Roy Jones played in a basketball game before fighting a lesser guy but he did not do that before fighting James Toney did he. the Roast says:
Alot of great posts by the Regs on Broner. This is why TSS is far and away the best. No disrespect just thoughts and opinions. Good stuff guys. stormcentre says:
Looks like Broner has succeeded with what he wants. And that is to get us all thinking, talking and watching him. The boy is good and he will go far. He needs a signature fight with someone that we all feel will present him with Problems. So he can prove it. Escobedo, IMO, wasn't that hard for Broner; so that's not it. Escobedo had way too many gaps and holes for Broner's style and speed. Maybe someone like Matthysse, Rios, Alvarez or Gamboa. Anyway, as you said DaveB there has always been someone audacious and outrageous in boxing. Naseem Hamed was another one. It's how they make money and attention; which translate into the same thing in the fight game. @ DaveB. Thanks for the kind words. I am surprised you still remember me. Anyway, who would have won if Mayweather stopped off at light welterweight (rather than passing it by) whilst Kostya Tszyu ruled it undisputedly. stormcentre says:
Actually, Guerrero is really who Broner should fight. That would show/tell us all we need to know. Radam G says:
At this point, Broner busts up the Cali Ghost in my humble opinion. Holla! Shoulder Roll Defense says:
Comparing Broner to Mayweather is like comparing Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Kobe has many of Jordan's attributes, but he is different and has created his own legacy. Broner is similar to Mayweather, but represents a different generation and will create his own legacy, which will be a great one! Broner is the type of fighter that is as good as he needs to be. He knew that Rees wasn't a threat and essentially carried him a few rounds. The better the competition, the more Broner raises his game. He is already a PPV attraction if he moves up to 140. I would pay the HD $69.99 price to see him tango with Garcia or some of the other studs of jr. welterweight division. amayseng says: The ghost has not only comparable physical tools for broner deepwater says: Broner is at the spot where Naseem hamed fought Tom Johnson . He still has a fight to go before he gets his Kevin Kelly. If Rees was bigger or had more firepower Broner would not be taking shots like that. Broner needs a test. Maybe burns can try . Rees laid out the blueprint . Head and body and mix it up rough in close. ali says:
Shoulder roll that's what ive been saying there are a few 140 guys that could be PPV worthy.
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He took a round to get warmed up in the main event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday night, but once he did, Adrien Broner's skill set was exceedingly problematic for Gavin Rees, a Welshman who had never been down, even in sparring, before this night.
Comical watch. The ring entrance look like a mock parody of a buncha' obnoxious rap fools. Rees got mad heart, too bad he was like 6 ft too short and only had the reach of an infant. Lmfao