Moments ago, at the US Bank Arena in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, undefeated jr. lightweight Adrien Broner captured his first world title, scoring a sensational knockout of Vicente Rodriguez at 1:43 of the 3rd round to capture the WBO title. Rodriguez was game as he brought the fight right to him, but he was no match for the more technically sound Broner, he rocked him with an uppercut and put him down for the count with a devastating left hook. Relive all the action in FightHype’s round-by-round results.
BRONER VS. RODRIGUEZ
ROUND 1 Broner comes out jabbing. Left hook gets in for Broner. They trade jabs. Another left hook lands upstairs followed by a right for Broner. Rodriguez stalking. HARD left hook from Broner backs Rodriguez up. 1-2 lands for Broner. Another left hook lands for Broner. Rodriguez gets in a left hook of his own. Right hand lands for Rodriguez. Broner sticking the jab in his face. Quick uppercut gets in for Broner. Another. Left hook lands for Broner. They trade jabs. Nice left hook lands again for Broner. Another and a right hand follows for Broner. Round to Broner.
