Adrien Broner arrested days before Christmas for failing to appear in court
ADRIEN BRONER’S world title fight against Manny Pacquiao is in jeopardy after the American was arrested two days before Christmas.
Broner is set to challenge for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight world title on January 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
However, reported that 'The Problem' was arrested on Sunday in Florida after a warrant for his arrest was issued for failure to appear in court earlier this month.
Broner, 29, was booked in county jail and then released, as the American was wanted for 2017 offence of driving without license, speeding, registration or proof of insurance.
The former four-weight world champion has failed to appear in court several times since the arrest.
Broner’s world title challenge against Pacquiao is set to be televised for free in the UK on ITV4 as part of Premier Boxing Champions new TV deal.
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Just this month it was reported Broner is being sued for an unpaid balance of $1.152million (£912,000) on a jewellery bill.
Pristine Jewelers NY, filed a lawsuit and claims Broner promised to pay for multiple pieces of jeweller.
Broner is allegedly refusing to follow through on a payment plan and his checks haven't cleared.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Broner told the jeweller he would pay for the orders after his April fight against Jessie Vargas, which the American drew.
The jeweller has apparently been left with an unpaid balance of $1.152 million having only been able to collect $100k from Broner.
Broner ordered the jewellery over a year ago and Pristine wants the boxer to pay up now with another $1m on top in punitive damages.
