WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner successfully retained his title against Wales import Gavin Rees, Saturday night in Atlantic City. Rees (37-2-1, 19 KOs) was a serious underdog being a listed as a 1 in 40 chance at winning on some gambling sites, with Broner (26-0, 22 KOs) being the strong favorite. The fight which ended via fifth round TKO, Broner who scored two knock-down in the bout and ended the fight with a powerful left hook to the body that forced Rees to take a knee in the fifth. Always good for a great quote Broner spoke on his opponent Rees, who gave him hell in the opening two rounds which Rees won stating: 

“I had to see how much gas was left in that Toyota. I don’t care what they put in front of me, I’ll fight him,’’ Broner said. “He kept coming through every shot like it was his best shot. I knew he would hang. He’s a world-class fighter. He’s tougher than a steak that’s been well done.’’

What’s next for Broner? He’s setting his sights on becoming a Pay Per View star by the end of 2013.