In a shocking turn of events last night in Hollywood, Florida at The Hard Rock, Blair Cobbs secured the biggest victory of his career by potentially ending the career of Adrien Broner. The ten-round fight proved to be an entertaining spectacle, with Cobbs ultimately clinching a well-deserved unanimous decision victory. While two judges scored the fight closely at 96-93, one judge saw it wider at 97-91. This victory brings Cobbs’ record to 17-1-1(10), while Broner’s record now stands at 35-5-1(24). It is worth noting that Broner, a former four-weight champion once considered a threat for greatness, had never been stopped in a fight before facing Cobbs.
Despite a heated build-up that saw Broner delivering a series of threats, insults, and trash-talk, it was Cobbs who proved to be the more disciplined and determined fighter in the ring. The turning point came in the second round when Cobbs managed to knock Broner down, causing him to lose a tooth in the process. Cobbs showcased superior boxing skills, with his speed troubling Broner throughout the fight. While Broner showed resilience and mounted a comeback in the later rounds, it was evident that Cobbs had put in the work to secure the victory.
In another event on the same card, Michael Hunter claimed a questionable version of the WBA heavyweight title with a dominant ten-round unanimous decision win over Cassius Chaney. The judges scored the fight unanimously at 100-90. Unlike the Cobbs-Broner bout, this fight failed to impress, with Chaney displaying a lackluster performance. Hunter, who holds a notable victory over Martin Bakole, now faces the question of whether he can establish himself as a significant player in the heavyweight division at this stage of his professional career.
Overall, the night at The Hard Rock in Hollywood provided a mix of thrilling and lackluster performances, with Cobbs emerging as a rising star and Broner facing potential retirement. As the boxing world awaits Cobbs’ next move and speculates on Hunter’s future in the heavyweight division, last night’s events are a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sport and the ever-evolving landscape of professional boxing.