African/Sport

Boxing

Adrien Broner involved in third SWAT raid in one month amid streams
Photo: World Boxing News

Adrien Broner involved in third SWAT raid in one month amid streams

Adrien Broner was present when SWAT officers searched his streaming group’s warehouse, marking the third police intervention involving him in a month.

Adrien Broner has been involved in three SWAT interventions within one month after officers entered the warehouse used by his streaming group during a live broadcast. The latest operation disrupted another stream with DeenTheGreat, while an alleged Glock magazine was reportedly found at the premises.

There is no indication that Broner was arrested during the latest search. He has also not been linked to anything uncovered during any of the three police visits. After officers searched the warehouse, the former four-division world champion appeared frustrated and ridiculed the operation, pointing out that no illegal drugs or firearms belonging to him had been found.

Unconfirmed claims also circulated that a clip had been discovered and that Ray J and two women were arrested. Those claims have not been confirmed, and they do not establish any involvement by Broner.

The repeated police presence has added to the scrutiny surrounding the 37-year-old’s move into livestreaming on Kick. Broner has become a regular part of the broadcasts, offering viewers extensive access to his daily life while operating alongside creators including Deen.

Deen was arrested in Miami earlier this year after an alleged incident during another lengthy livestream. Broner later appeared outside the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center wearing a shirt calling for Deen’s release.

The latest incident follows Broner’s recent hospitalisation with pancreatitis after another period of drinking. Deen said Broner resumed drinking after leaving hospital and later appeared heavily affected backstage at State Farm Arena during Claressa Shields’ fight with Kaye Scott.

Broner had spoken only weeks earlier about preparing for another boxing comeback. His recent health problems, continued drinking and repeated involvement in police interventions have instead made his streaming activity a larger part of the public conversation around his career, leaving his return to the ring increasingly uncertain.

Source: World Boxing News