“Sad to see, AB if you see this call me. Let’s get you situated. No need to keep drinking. Let’s be better. Not judging let’s lock in.”
The video shows Broner speaking to a cameraman and asking for assistance with a ride, promising to pay the money back later. The situation drew immediate reaction online, with many fans focusing on Broner’s current condition rather than the request itself.
Ryan addressed Broner directly and referenced drinking, offering help instead of criticism. The tone of the post leaned more toward concern than callout, which is not typical in boxing exchanges.
Fan reaction has leaned toward concern as well, with many pointing to Broner’s recent behavior as a sign that he may still be dealing with personal issues outside the ring.
Broner has spoken in the past about setbacks away from boxing and has attempted to rebuild his career after long stretches of inactivity. He has also acknowledged past struggles while trying to position himself for another run in the sport.
The Miami stream drama is particularly jarring because it contrasts so sharply with the “About Billions” image he spent years building. Seeing him ask for Uber money while claiming to be “rich already” suggests a serious disconnect.
That demolition of Antonio DeMarco at lightweight in 2012 was the peak of the “mini-Mayweather” hype, but since jumping two weight classes to fight Paulie Malignaggi, the dominance just vanished. At 36, he is technically younger than guys like Terence Crawford or Oleksandr Usyk, but in boxing years, he looks ancient.
The physical toll of jumping between 135 and 147 pounds for over a decade, combined with his lifestyle, has clearly eroded the reflexes that once made him a four-division champ.
Broner was a monster at 130 and 135, but his power didn’t carry the same “stop in your tracks” effect at welterweight. Once Marcos Maidana walked through his shots in 2013, the blueprint was out.
Since 2019, he has only fought a handful of times. For a fighter who already struggled with discipline, those long layoffs are career killers.
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