Adrien Broner is planning to make big moves in 2018.
The former WBC World lightweight champion lost a bit of steam when he didn’t get the nod against Mikey Garcia last July. But Broner has now put the unanimous decision loss behind him and ‘AB’ is looking to get back on the winning column starting with Omag Figuero Jr.
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However, Broner is also seeking payback against Shawn Porter and wants to avenge his loss to Garcia as well.
“This year I will be crowned king again and it starts with @omarfigueroajr April 21st but after that I want to get some get back at @showtimeshawnp and @teammikeygarcia
“These two guys I can admit beat me fair and square no excuses but I know I can defeat both of these guys so good luck to both of these guys and I hope y’all keep building y’all names so when I come kick y’all ass the second time around it will be that much bigger,” wrote Broner on Instagram.
Another name on his 2018 hit list is none other than Amir Khan.
Broner will face Figuero Jr on the same day as Khan makes his comeback against Phil Lo Greco – April 21st. Both bouts are set to generate a sizable amount of interest, especially due to Broner’s call outs.
The American made no mistakes about it on his social media. He wants to fight Khan in 2018 and believes he can knock him out.
“Last but not least @amirkingkhan I just want to knock him out cause it don’t take much to do it plus it will sell out over in the UK so if @eddiehearn want to make the fight let’s f*cking do it….. NOW I RESPECT ALL THESE GUYS BUT LIKE I SAID 2018 is MY YEAR,” wrote Broner.
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Broner-Khan might be an interesting option for some, but for the majority of British boxing fans, there is only one clear candidate for Khan’s next fight after Phil Lo Greco.
With Khan and Kell Brook now both under the matchroom banner, it doesn’t take much to figure out promoter Eddie Hearn’s plans behind the scenes. Khan-Brook is now closer than ever.
“There is massive names out there but the Kell Brook fight is what we are looking at. I obviously got closer to it having Eddie [Hearn] here.
The Kell fight would be a good fight. A catchweight fight would be amazing. So let’s see how that goes,” commented Khan to Boxing Social.
When asked about Khan, the message was clear from Brook as well. 2018 is the year he and Khan have to fight.
“I do think this will be the year. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen because It has to happen this year,” told Brook.
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