Welterweight Contender Eyes High-Stakes Showdown With Ryan Garcia

On June 7, we saw Blair Cobbs (17-1-1, 10 KOs) return to the ring and drop and outclass Adrien Broner, winning by unanimous decision, with the judges scorecards reading 97-91 and 96-93 x2. The entire card took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, with fans catching the action live on PPV on TrillerTV. The event was promoted by Don King Productions and The Heavyweight Factory with it billed as “Fists of Fury.” Cobbs has now spoken about his hopes for the rest of 2024, and his wish to fight Ryan Garcia.

Blair Cobbs vs. Adrien Broner Recap

Blair Cobbs Targets Ryan Garcia Fight

It was a slow beginning to the fight, with the bout bursting into life in round two, with a sweet left hand from Cobbs landing flush sending Broner to the canvas. Cobbs continued to land at will, but his opponent used all his experience to survive the round.

Much of the fight saw Broner not very active, with Cobbs boxing effectively on the outside, which was enough to outwork “The Problem.” Broner did finally have some success in the final two rounds but it was not enough to get the decision.

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Following the win attention turned to what could be next for “The Flair.” It now appears the 34-year-old is looking to fight again in 2024, with his ultimate target being Ryan Garcia: “I’m ready to fight anyone who dares to step in the ring with me,” said Cobbs. “I’ve proven myself against Broner, and now I’m looking for bigger challenges. I want the top contenders, the world champions, and ultimately, I want to destroy Ryan Garcia when he comes back.”

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Making it clear he only wants big fights, Cobbs said: “I’m more motivated than ever.” He continued: “I want to destroy Ryan Garcia when he returns to the ring. I’m going to put a beating on that boy if we ever fight. I’m not backing down from anyone. This is my time, and I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of.”

Greg Hannley Targets Big Fights

His manager Greg Hannley, the president of Prince Ranch Boxing, also had his say on the next fight for Cobbs and revealed he is speaking to Don King about what’s next: “We’re in close discussions with Don King to determine the best path forward for Blair. He’s on the cusp of major opportunities, and we’re committed to making the most strategic moves for his career.”