Boxing fans will be giving thanks for an explosive night of boxing on Thanksgiving weekend this year when Adrien “The Problem” Broner battles Argentina’s Martin Rodriguez for the vacant WBO Junior Lightweight World Title on Saturday, November 26 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio in a fight that will be televised on HBO Boxing After Dark. For Broner, it will be the young undefeated hometown hero’s first shot at a world title, and where better to have it take place than in his backyard with family, friends and hometown fans supporting him. For Rodriguez, it’s the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Sergio Martinez and Marcos Maidana and burst onto the world boxing stage by capturing his first world title under the bright HBO lights in his United States debut.

“I’m ready to put on a good performance for my city,” said Broner. “I’m treating this like it’s just another day in the ring. I’m not going to let the world title affect me. Vicente has a tremendous record, but once I get in the ring, I’m going to do what I got to do to get the job done. It’s time to put it on for my city…hook, right, good night!” 

“Broner is a talented boxer with good speed and power,” said Rodriguez. “But I have the experience and determination to beat him and I can’t wait to bring the title home to Argentina.”

“We are very excited to bring this special night of boxing to Cincinnati on Thanksgiving weekend,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “We know Broner has the talent and determination to reach his goal of winning a world championship and will not let his fans down on November 26. While he faces a tough customer in Rodriguez, I believe he will become a world champion that will reign over the junior lightweight division for many years to come.”

“We’re excited to have Golden Boy Promotions and HBO come to Cincinnati for this great boxing event,” said Andrew Williams, CEO of R&R Promotions. “We look forward to Adrien winning his first world title at home on November 26.” 

Also featured on an action packed undercard will be 2008 U.S. Olympian Gary Russell Jr. (18-0, 10 KO’s), 2008 Olympic Heavyweight Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder (19-0, 19 KO’s) facing Cincinnati’s David Long (11-1-2, 7 KO’s), plus local Cincinnati favorites Brandon Bennett (13-0, 7 KO’s), William Jackson (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) and DeVonte Allen (4-0, 3 KO’s). Also featured will be Mark Davis (16-0, 5 KO’s) of Columbus and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz of the Dominican Republic.

“Home for the Holidays: Broner vs. Rodriguez” is a 12-round bout for the vacant WBO Junior Lightweight World Title which will take place Saturday, November 26 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The evening of boxing is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and R&R Promotions in association with Canelo Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and AT&T. The HBO Boxing After Dark telecast will air at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets start at $28 and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com

*Bout card subject to change