WBA super lightweight super champion Adrien Broner (31-2, 23 KOs) stated during Tuesday night’s Premier Boxing Champions telecast on Fox Sports 1 that he will defend his world title against Ashley Theophane (39-6-1, 11 KOs) on April 1. This story first gained traction when ITRBoxing.com’s Lukie Ketelle interviewed Theophane who brought up the potential fight back in September.

The bout will be televised by Spike TV.