Photos from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) wins a split-decision over Paulie Malignaggi (32-5, 7 KO’s) to capture the WBA welterweight championship.

The Showtime-televised affair was a close battle, with Malignaggi having more success than some expected, yet Broner’s precise punching and superior power carried many of the rounds over the second half of the fight.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda / Twitter.com / Showtime Sports