Away from the ring for over two years, Adrien Broner has been trying to rebuild his life and now expects to become a millionaire through live streaming. The former four-division champion’s appearance on streamer DeenTheGreat’s Kick videos has turned into not only a major attraction but also, as Broner says, a significant source of income.

But the experiment has also placed Adrien Broner under scrutiny, with erratic behavior and reported disputes over finances attracting considerable attention. The latest development suggests Broner allegedly received threats. As footage of the incident, which showed the former champion approaching security to address the matter, went viral, several fans took to social media to share their thoughts.

“Adrien Broner received death threats on stream and had to show his security 😳,” read the caption of a post shared by a user on X.

The minute-long clip shows Broner walking with a phone and approaching an associate, who, after looking at the screen, said, “I told you, bro! Man, you think this is a game.” Soon afterward, DeenTheGreat joined them and advised Broner to show the mobile screen to security.

“A random person just f***ng sent me this. This is crazy. What do they say? It’s crazy,” Broner told a person who appeared to be in charge of security. That individual, however, did not seem overly concerned about the issue, saying, “Don’t worry about none of that.” His response appeared to reassure Broner.

To provide some context, it remains unclear who was threatening Broner. The precise words, or for that matter, what the message was about, remain unknown. Given that Broner has gained attention through his live streaming activities, earning him his own Kick badge for monetization, it is possible the threats, if genuine, stemmed from a disagreement with someone he encountered along the way.

Still, the entire situation unfolded within a matter of minutes and appeared too speculative to assess with certainty.

Yet the uncertainty surrounding the incident did little to stop fans from forming opinions about what happened.

Fans weigh in after Adrien Broner raises alarm over livestream threats

“Why would anyone be mad at him? They should feel sad for him. He looks completely miserable all the time. I assume that’s why he’s drinking as much as he does,” one wrote. Those comments likely stem from Broner’s recent struggles, which have been compounded by a stalled boxing career.

Following his loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2019, Broner’s career has been marked by absences that resulted in extended periods of inactivity. In a highly volatile profession like professional boxing, that can be particularly damaging because it often means a complete halt in purse earnings unless a fighter is financially disciplined enough to save for a rainy day or establish another source of income.

In Broner’s case, none appears to have happened. As he himself has confirmed, he had faced a string of financial challenges, including a significant payout for child care. Alongside his reported personal challenges, including sobriety-related issues, those difficulties became a major talking point and painted a bleak picture of the former champion.

Some dismissed the threats altogether, arguing that text message threats are not something to take seriously. “Why (are) they scared of random numbers sending text? If someone in Florida wanted (you) hurt, they ain’t gonna tell you; (you’re going to) feel it, stupid ahh ni**a,” one wrote.

Others focused less on the threats themselves and more on Broner’s surroundings. Mocking how the first person he approached appeared to be sleeping on a pool table, they wrote, “Man sleeping on a pillow barefoot on a pool table… WTF is going on in that house?”

For another section of fans, Broner’s past became part of the conversation. His checkered history, which saw him face a string of legal cases, also came to the fore. “AB cheats people so much I do get scared for his safety sometimes,” a user wrote.

Some comments were openly mocking. “Don’t be scared now; fight like a man 😂😂😂,” another fan wrote. To say the former champion was scared may be a stretch. Training since he was six, Broner has been through countless amateur and professional battles to be intimidated by a one-on-one confrontation. Yet, competing inside the ring is entirely different from dealing with a real-world threat, which should generally be taken seriously.

A few, however, expressed genuine concern about Broner’s situation. “Hope he’s ok,” one wrote. While the Ohio native may not have stepped into the ring recently, he continues to draw support and respect from a section of fans who appreciate his career and his achievements.

One can only hope the situation resolved itself soon for Broner. The attention follows a period during which the former champion has remained in the spotlight for reasons extending well beyond boxing, including a recent exchange in which he even called out Floyd Mayweather.

Next month, he turns 37. While Broner has spoken about his dreams of becoming a five-division champion, those ambitions appear bleak under the current circumstances. Yet that should not be the reason for him to face disruptions while trying to earn a living, put his finances back on course, and take care of himself and his family.