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While Adrien Broner is all too eager to tell us how great he is, many people would rather see him prove it in the ring.
By jumping up from 135 to 147 pounds this past June, many folks thought that Broner would run over the feather-fisted Paulie Malignaggi and back up some of the trash talk that has made him famous.
Unfortunately for Broner, his performance against Malignaggi was anything but dominant and it left boxing heads with more questions than answers.
Broner was hit a bit too easily and moving up in weight, he lacked the pop on his own punches to really hurt the Brooklyn veteran.
In the end, Broner won a split decision to claim the WBA title, but not everyone was impressed.
For Marcos Maidana, this bout represents another chance to break free from contender status and really solidify his presence in boxing.
He fell short of his goal in bouts against Devon Alexander and Amir Khan, but a win against Broner can make those fights seem like distant memories.
If Maidana faces adversity, will he respond the way a true champion does?
In the past, the answer has been yes–sometimes with some help from his corner–and to have a chance against Broner, Chino must be ready and willing to fight back when he is at his lowest point.
