Marcus Browne

After competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he lost in the first round to Damien Hooper,{{Cite web|date=2017-06-03|title=London 2012 75 81kg lightheavyweight men - Olympic Boxing|url=https://www.olympic.org/london-2012/boxing/75-81kg-lightheavyweight-men|access-date=2020-06-13|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en}} Browne made his professional boxing debut at the age of 21, on November 9, 2012, on Friday night as part of a Golden Boy Promotions card. The fight took place at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, against 33-year-old Codale Ford (2–0) in a scheduled 4-round bout. Also on the undercard were future prospects making their professional debuts including Dominic Breazeale, Terrell Gausha, Errol Spence Jr and Rau'shee Warren. Browne won the fight via technical knockout in round 3, overcoming Ford's awkward style.{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1403630-gary-russell-jr-scores-sick-ko-and-2012-us-olympians-impress-on-shobox|title=Gary Russell Jr. Scores Sick KO and 2012 U.S. Olympians Impress on ShoBox|last=Alapi|first=Zachary|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Citation|last=Yalter777|title=Marcus Browne vs Codale Ford|date=November 10, 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9E73DnBXiU|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/gary-russell-jr-destroys-castaneda-olympians-win--59165|title=Gary Russell Jr. Destroys Castaneda; Olympians Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} Browne fought again a month later in December producing a first-round knockout win over Ritchie Cherry on the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Carlos Molina.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/leo-santa-cruz-joseph-diaz-spence-browne-shine--60499|title=Leo Santa Cruz, Joseph Diaz, Spence, Browne Shine|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

Browne fought a total of six times in 2013, which was his first full year as a professional. He won all six fight, with five of them coming inside the distance. He was taken the 8-round distance against Lamont Williams (5–1–1, 2 KOs) and won the scorecards that read (79–72, 79–72, 76–75). Browne began to fight regularly at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/perez-smith-draw-gomez-browne-galarza-win-bk--63190|title=Perez-Smith Draw: Gomez, Browne, Galarza Win in BK|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/quillin-drops-guerrero-four-times-seventh-round-tko--64901|title=Quillin Drops Guerrero Four Times, Seventh Round TKO|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/warren-herring-browne-williams-galarza-win-barclays--66910|title=Warren, Herring, Browne, Williams, Galarza Win at Barclays|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/danny-jacobs-returns-form-with-ko-lorenzo--68806|title=Danny Jacobs Returns To Form With KO of Lorenzo|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/sadam-ali-perez-browne-herring-win-barclays--70133|title=Sadam Ali, Perez, Browne, Herring Win at Barclays|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

On April 19, 2014, Browne was scheduled to fight at the DC Armory in Washington against 36 year old former USBA light heavyweight champion Otis Griffin (24–15–2, 10 KOs). This was his biggest challenge at the time, stepping up in competition. Prior to the fight, Griffin was on a 5-fight losing streak. In round 5, Browne dropped Griffin following a straight left, however Griffin beat the count and took Browne the 8-round distance for the second time in his career. Browne won a shutout decision on the scorecards (80–71, 3 times). The fight took place on Shawn Porter's IBF welterweight title defence against Paulie Malignaggi.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/10809275/shawn-porter-demolished-paulie-malignaggi-four-rounds|title=Porter demolishes Malignaggi in four rounds|work=ESPN.com|access-date=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1q306q_marcus-browne-vs-otis-griffin-19-04-2014_sport|title=Marcus Browne vs Otis Griffin 19-04-2014 - Video Dailymotion|date=April 21, 2014|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hopkins-shumenov-tripleheader-early-results--76880|title=Hopkins-Shumenov Tripleheader Early Results|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

Browne's next big challenge came in August 2014 against 36 year old Paul Vasquez (10–5–1, 3 KOs) at the Barclays Center. Browne won the fight via stoppage after 28 seconds into the opening round.{{Cite news|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/08/staten_islands_marcus_browne_n.html|title=Staten Island's Marcus Browne needs only 28 seconds for latest boxing win|work=SILive.com|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/browne-ali-colon-ochoa-peterson-ballard-win--80868|title=Browne, Ali, Colon, Ochoa, A. Peterson, Ballard Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} In December 2014, Browne fight at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, against 40-year-old veteran George Blades (23–6, 16 KOs). Blades was a late replacement and weighed 196.6 pounds, nearly 20 pounds heavier than the contracted weight limit.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/369983-marcus-browne-177-george-blades-196-6/|title=Marcus Browne 177, George Blades 196.6 - The Ring|date=December 11, 2014|work=The Ring|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-US}} Browne was originally scheduled to fight Henry Buchanan, who pulled out after suffering an injury in training. The fight was also dropped from being televised.{{Cite news|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/12/scratch_that_staten_island_box.html|title=Scratch that! Staten Island boxer Marcus Browne's fight dropped from ESPN 2 telecast|work=SILive.com|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-US}} Browne, despite being heavily outweighed, won the fight via first round stoppage victory.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/antonio-tarver-blasts-out-banks-trout-scores-tko--85223|title=Antonio Tarver Blasts Out Banks: Trout Scores TKO|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

On April 11, 2015, Browne was matched with 36 year old Aaron Pryor Jr. (19–7–1, 12 KOs), son of hall of famer former Lineal light welterweight champion Aaron Pryor. The fight took place in front of 12,300 fans at the Barclays Center on the undercard of Danny Garcia vs. Lamont Peterson.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/garcia-peterson-undercard-loaded-with-local-flavor--88968|title=Garcia-Peterson Undercard Loaded With Local Flavor|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} Pryor Jr. retired on his stool at the end of round 6, giving Browne his 11th stoppage win in 14 professional fights.{{Cite web|url=http://fightnights.com/match/5192|title=Aaron Pryor Jr vs Marcus Browne Preview - Tale of The Tape & Prediction|website=fightnights.com|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2017}}

A month later, on May 29, Browne fought again at the Barclays Arena on the Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri undercard. His opponent, considered as his best opponent to date was Cornelius White (21–3, 16 KOs). White had lost his last two fights via stoppage, against Sergey Kovalev and Thomas Wiliams Jr., the latter who he fought in January 2014.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-chris-algieri-full-undercard-announced--91303|title=Amir Khan-Chris Algieri Full Undercard Announced|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} In the fifth round, both fighters tumbled to the canvas. Browne used his fast hands and outworked White in most rounds, who moved well enough to survive the full ten rounds, but he was in survival mode the last three rounds. Browne went ten rounds for the first time, winning a clear unanimous decision (99–91, 99–91, 98–92).{{Citation|last=MSBOXINGBABY M.|title=Marcus Browne Cornelius White Highlights 5/29/15|date=May 29, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHiu5JBfxNw|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.thesweetscience.com/articles/20910-marcus-browne-gets-w-over-cornelius-white|title=Marcus Browne Gets W Over Cornelius White - The Sweet Science|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-adam-kownacki-heather-hardy-win--91631|title=Marcus Browne, Adam Kownacki, Heather Hardy Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

Four months later in September, Browne fought Spanish boxer and former WBA light heavyweight champion Gabriel Campillo (25–7–1, 12 KOs) at the Foxwoods Resort in Ledyard, Connecticut.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/browne-campillo-centeno-maciec-set-pbc-card--94920|title=Browne-Campillo, Centeno-Maciec Set For PBC Card|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} Campillo was dropped twice in the first round, the second time, the count was waived giving Browne his 8th first round stoppage win.{{Citation|last=pncKing|title=Marcus Browne KO Campillo All Will Kneel|date=September 15, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I58GEkiqMLQ|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.allthebestfights.com/marcus-browne-vs-campillo-full-fight-video-pelea-2015/|title=Marcus Browne vs Gabriel Campillo - full fight Video 2015 pelea|date=September 13, 2015|work=All The Best Fights.com|access-date=May 24, 2017|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/charlo-steamrolls-bundrage-snatch-154-lb-crown--95745|title=Charlo Steamrolls Bundrage To Snatch 154 Lb. Crown|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en-us}} Browne returned again three months later in December against Mexican boxer and former IBO super middleweight title challenger Francisco Sierra (26–9–1, 23 KOs). The fight took place at the Barclays Center on the Daniel Jacobs vs. Peter Quillin WBA middleweight title fight undercard.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/jacobs-vs-quillin-local-fighters-grace-12-5-brooklyn-bill--97696|title=Jacobs vs. Quillin: Local Fighters Grace 12/5 Brooklyn Bill|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} Browne controlled the fight from the opening bell, eventually stopping Sierra in round 4 via technical knockout.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x44bj4r|title=Marcus Browne vs Francisco Sierra - Video Dailymotion|date=April 14, 2016|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chris-algieri-wins-tough-with-bone-browne-stops-sierra--98988|title=Chris Algieri Wins Tough With Bone: Browne Stops Sierra|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

It was announced that Browne would challenge for his first title, the vacant WBC USNBC light heavyweight title on April 16, 2016, against fellow undefeated 25 year old Radivoje Kalajdzic (25–0, 14 KOs) at the Barclays Center in an 8-round bout.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-algieri-formally-announced-april-16-barclays--101635|title=Spence-Algieri Formally Announced, April 16 at Barclays|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} The fight was originally scheduled for 10 rounds, but was cut to 8, minutes before the fight started, due to the main event following on. At the time of the fight, Browne was ranked number 7 by the WBA and number 13 by the WBC. Browne won the via a controversial split decision at the end of 8 rounds. Two judges scored the fight 76-74 and 76–75 in favour of Browne, whilst the third judge scored it 76-74 for Kalajdzic. There was controversy from the first round when Kalajdzic fell to the canvas. Browne was credited with the knockdown, although he never threw a punch. Referee Tony Chiarantano was stood behind Browne, most likely misjudged the decision to count the knockdown. In the replay, it shows that Browne landed a punch whilst Kalajdzic slipped. Browne was also dropped in the sixth round. Both fighters claimed they had won in the post fight press conference. A rematch, according to promoter Lou DiBella, was discussed. With the win, Browne won the vacant title.{{Cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2016/4/16/11445704/pbc-on-nbc-results-marcus-browne-gets-controversial-decision-over|title=Browne gets controversial decision over Kalajdzic|date=April 16, 2016|website=Bad Left Hook|access-date=May 24, 2017}}{{Citation|last=Premier Boxing Champions|title=Browne vs Kalajdzic FULL FIGHT: April 16, 2016 - PBC on NBC|date=May 3, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Mzqt7Yp6s|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-edges-radivoje-kalajdzic-disputed-points-win--103553|title=Marcus Browne Edges Radivoje Kalajdzic In Disputed Points Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}}

The next day, Kalajdzic hit out at Browne, calling for a rematch, "I don't see how I lost. I was the aggressor. I showed my heart. If he feels like he beat me, give me the rematch."{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/kalajdzic-browne-if-you-think-you-won-give-me-rematch--103564|title=Kalajdzic To Browne: If You Think You Won - Give Me a Rematch! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=April 17, 2016 |language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2017}} Browne later stated that he would not be giving Kalajdzic a rematch.{{Cite web|url=https://itrboxing.com/2016/04/17/marcus-browne-wont-give-radivoje-hot-rod-kalajdzic-rematch/|title=Marcus Browne will not give Radivoje Kalajdzic a rematch|date=April 17, 2016|website=Inside the Ropes Boxing - Your #1 source for boxing news.|access-date=May 24, 2017}}

On January 3, 2017, it was announced that Browne would step up once again, this time against former world title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. (20–2, 14 KOs) on February 18.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/williams-browne-added-broner-granados-showtime-bill--112326|title=Williams-Browne Added to Broner-Granados Showtime Bill|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} The fight took place at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/lamont-peterson-david-avanesyan-promise-fireworks-on-feb-18--112946|title=Lamont Peterson, David Avanesyan Promise Fireworks on Feb. 18|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-us}} Browne defeated Williams, who lost his second consecutive fight. Williams was knocked down three times and eventually stopped in round 6 of the scheduled 10 round bout. A the time of stoppage, Browne was ahead on all three judges scorecards (49–43, 3 times), with Browne being deducted a point for hitting Williams after knocking him down with a jab. The referee counted to ten but quickly realized his error and gave Williams five minutes to recover and still counting the knockdown and taking the point. Browne earned a purse of $65,000 whilst Williams received the smaller amount of $35,000.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-knocks-out-thomas-williams-sixth-results--113748|title=Marcus Browne Knocks Out Thomas Williams in The Sixth - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=February 18, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=February 19, 2017}} Following the fight, Browne called out WBC and Lineal light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson, who had previously knocked out Williams.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/browne-adonis-stevenson-give-me-my-shot-i-want-strap--113765|title=Browne To Adonis Stevenson: Give Me My Shot, I Want The Strap - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=February 19, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=February 19, 2017}}

On May 23, 2017, it was announced that Browne would fight 35 year old Sean Monaghan (28–0, 17 KOs) at the renovated Nassau Coliseaum in Uniondale, New York, on July 15, 2017. Original plans for was for Monaghan to challenge WBC and Lineal champion Adonis Stevenson, however he decided to fight Andrzej Fonfara instead. This was the first boxing event scheduled at the Coliseum since March 1986, which was headlined by Mike Tyson.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/figueroa-guerrero-monaghan-browne-715-nassau-coliseum--116876|title=Figueroa-Guerrero, Monaghan-Browne 7/15 at Nassau Coliseum - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=May 23, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2017}} Browne won the fight via second-round technical knockout. He started off the quicker of the two and it only took him 30 seconds into the first round following a straight left. Browne continued at the same pace in the second round landing a right hook which pushed Monaghan back. Browne then landed numerous punches unanswered whilst Monaghan was against the ropes. Referee Steve Willis immediately stepped in to stop the fight. Browne praised his good friend Monaghan in the post fight, "I want thank Sean for giving me the opportunity and taking the fight {...} This is a guy I got love for, but I just had to take care of business." He also called out WBC champion Adonis Stevenson. According to Compubox stats, Browne landed 42 of 105 punches thrown (40%), whist Monaghan only landed 9 of 52 thrown (17%).{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20075534/omar-figueroa-jr-drops-robert-guerrero-five-s-way-ko-victory|title=Figueroa drops Guerrero 5 times in KO victory|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 17, 2017}} The whole card averaged 886,000 viewers on Fox.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/pbc-on-fox-show-peaked-1039m-viewers-averaged-886k--118640|title='PBC on FOX' Show Peaked at 1.039M Viewers, Averaged 886K|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en-us}}

In November 2017, the WBC ordered Browne vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk (14–0, 12 KO's) as an eliminator for their light heavyweight title. According to Gvozdyk's manager Egis Klimas, Browne pulled out of the fight.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/gvozdyk-return-february-browne-pulls-out-eliminator--122420|title=Gvozdyk To Return in February, Browne Pulls Out of Eliminator|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en-us}} In December, it was announced that Browne would appear on the Showtime televised undercard of Errol Spence's IBF welterweight title defence against Lamont Peterson on January 20, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. His opponent was confirmed as Francy Ntetu (17–1, 4 KOs). Ntetu's sole defeat came in June 2016 against future WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/robert-easter-vs-javier-fortuna-finalized-spence-peterson--123665|title=Robert Easter vs. Javier Fortuna Finalized For Spence-Peterson|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en-us}} On fight night, Browne did not let Ntetu get into the fight, stopping him at 2 minutes and 15 seconds into the first round. Browne knocked Ntetu down with a right hand and left hook, which put him down flat on the canvas. Ntetu beat the count but ended up taking some hard shots to the head from Browne until referee Arthur Mercente stepped in and halted the fight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/1/20/16914092/spence-vs-peterson-results-marcus-browne-rips-francy-ntetu-in-one-round|title=Spence vs Peterson results: Marcus Browne rips Francy Ntetu in one round|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=January 21, 2018}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-demolishes-francy-ntetu-one-results--124479|title=Marcus Browne Demolishes Francy Ntetu in One Round|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=January 21, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22163204/robert-easter-jr-outpoints-javier-fortuna-retain-lightweight-title|title=Easter Jr. outpoints Fortuna, retains lightweight title|work=ESPN.com|access-date=January 21, 2018}}

On March 13, 2018, The Ring reported that rising contender Browne would likely challenge for his first world title against either Sergey Kovalev (32–2–1, 28 KOs) for the WBO title or IBF belt holder Artur Beterbiev (12–0, 12 KOs), where he was in a mandatory position.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/531110-marcus-browne-talks-fight-sergey-kovalev-title-summer-new-york/|title=Marcus Browne in talks to fight either Sergey Kovalev or Artur Beterbiev for title - The Ring|date=March 12, 2018|work=The Ring|access-date=March 19, 2018|language=en-US}} On March 18, a deal had been agreed for Kovalev to defend his WBO light heavyweight title against Browne at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on HBO. A date as early as June 23 was discussed but not finalized.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kovalev-marcus-browne-deal-done-hbo-bout-date-not-set--126337|title=Kovalev-Marcus Browne Deal Done for HBO Bout; Date Not Set|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=March 19, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22828190/sergey-kovalev-marcus-browne-reach-terms-summer-fight-new-york|title=Sources: Kovalev, Browne set for summer bout|work=ESPN.com|access-date=March 19, 2018}} On April 6, it was reported that Browne had been arrested for domestic violence, marking it the second time in four months he had been arrested.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/4/6/17207366/marcus-browne-arrested-for-domestic-violence+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk|title=Marcus Browne arrested for domestic violence|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=April 19, 2018}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/u-s-boxer-marcus-browne-arrested-domestic-violence-charges-article-1.3918527|title=Olympic boxer Marcus Browne arrested on domestic violence charges|work=NY Daily News|access-date=April 19, 2018|language=en}} On April 18, Kovalev announced he would instead fight longtime WBC mandatory Eleider Álvarez in the summer of 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kovalev-fight-eleider-alvarez-not-browne-date-venue-tba--127290|title=Kovalev To Fight Eleider Alvarez, Not Browne; Date, Venue TBA|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=April 19, 2018|language=en-us}}

On July 5, 2018, it was announced that Browne would return to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York to appear on the undercard of Devon Alexander vs. Andre Berto on August 4. His opponent was confirmed as Dominican Republic boxer Lenin Castillo (18–1–1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Castillo was entering the fight with a 3-fight win streak, which saw all the wins come via stoppage.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/berto-vs-alexander-quillin-vs-love-set-down-august-4th--129697|title=Berto vs. Alexander, Quillin vs. Love Set Down For August 4th|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=July 6, 2018|language=en-us}} Despite a knockdown, Browne dominated Castillo over 10 rounds to win a unanimous decision. Browne started the fight at a steady pace. In round 5, as Browne was coming forward, he managed to land a few shots, at the same time, Castillo also landed a solid combination which saw Browne hit the canvas. Browne rose to his feet and did not look hurt. Castillo failed to carry on the momentum and Browne regained control of the fight using distance. The scores were 98–91, 98-91 and 97–92.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-gets-off-floor-defeat-lenin-castillo-results--130610|title=Marcus Browne Gets Off The Floor To Defeat Lenin Castillo|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=August 5, 2018|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/berto-splits-alexander-wins-for-quillin-collazo-lipinets-browne-and-russell-in-ny/|title=Berto splits Alexander, wins for Quillin, Collazo, Lipinets, Browne and Russell in NY|last=Alexander|first=Berto v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=August 5, 2018|language=en-gb}}

In November 2018, Browne called out Badou Jack (22–1–3, 13 KOs) to fight him in what was an 'open division' as both traded words on Instagram. Both boxers claimed they were available to take the fight next and a few days later, Jack stated he was open to fighting WBA champion Dmitry Bivol, after Bivol's successful defence against veteran boxer Jean Pascal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/browne-i-want-badou-jack-step-up-t-wait-beat-his-ass--133982|title=Browne: I Want Badou Jack To Step Up, Can't Wait To Beat His Ass!|website=BoxingScene.com|date=November 23, 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=December 18, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingnewsandviews.com/2018/11/25/badou-jack-calls-out-dmitry-bivol-following-pascal-win/|title=Badou Jack Calls Out Dmitry Bivol Following Pascal Win|last=Doran|first=Niall|date=November 25, 2018|website=Boxing News and Views|language=en-US|access-date=December 18, 2018}} According to RingTV.com on November 26, a deal was close to being reached for Jack and Browne to fight on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner Showtime PPV undercard on January 19, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/badou-jack-vs-marcus-browne-close-pacquiao-broner-ppv--134076|title=Badou Jack vs. Marcus Browne Close For Pacquiao-Broner PPV|website=BoxingScene.com|date=November 26, 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=December 18, 2018}} On December 17, the fight was announced to take place on the PPV undercard, taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/25561345|title=Pacquiao PPV undercard to feature Jack-Browne|date=December 18, 2018|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=December 20, 2018}} Although both were ranked highly with the WBC, the fight would be contested for the WBA Interim light heavyweight title. Browne was 'honored and a privileged' to be able to fight on a big PPV undercard. He was also excited with the opportunity of fighting his first big name on his way to becoming a household name.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/badou-jack-vs-marcus-browne-finalized-pacquiao-broner--134716|title=Badou Jack vs. Marcus Browne Finalized For Pacquiao-Broner|website=BoxingScene.com|date=December 17, 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=December 18, 2018}}

Browne used his youth, speed and power advantage to pound out a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision win over Jack, who suffered a horrendous cut on his forehead in round 7. The judges’ scores were 117–110, 116-111 and 119–108 in Browne's favor. Both boxers started fight off slow, but it was Browne who managed to do more to win the early rounds. In round 7, following an accidental clash of heads, a vertical cut appeared on Jack's forehead, with blood streaming down. The head clash seemed to be initiated by Jack, who according to Browne, was coming forward with his head all fight. Jack had his best round in round 12, as he attacked Browne hard in landing some nice shots. At this point, Jack needed a knockout, but was not able to hurt Browne. He lacked the power, and had taken so much punishment.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-beats-bloody-badou-jack-results--135553|title=Marcus Browne Beats Bloody Badou Jack in WBC Eliminator|website=BoxingScene.com|date=January 20, 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-05-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11612513/pacquiao-vs-broner-marcus-browne-beats-badou-jack-on-points-in-las-vegas|title=Pacquiao vs Broner: Marcus Browne beats Badou Jack on points in Las Vegas|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=2019-05-17}} After the fight, Browne said, "He was a real tough competitor. He thought he would take me deep in the rounds and drown me but I came in shape. I used my athletic ability. I did what I do best – box the crap out of people. I was too slick, too sharp." Jack did not stay long after the bout and was taken to a hospital. After being stitched up, Jack congratulated Browne, "I would like to thank all of the fans for your support! The cut was a nasty one, but I’m fine now, Alhamdulillah. Congrats to Marcus Browne who fought a great fight. Regardless of the cut he was the better man tonight. I am a warrior and will never quit. I dedicated this fight to the refugee children across the world who fight a much tougher fight than I did tonight. I will continue to fight for them until the end."{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/badou-jack-gets-stitched-up-no-excuses-over-loss--135591|title=Badou Jack Gets Stitched Up, Has No Excuses Over Loss|website=BoxingScene.com|date=January 21, 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-05-17}} Browne landed 145 of 515 punches thrown (28%) and Jack landed 66 of his 303 thrown (22%).{{Cite web|url=http://africa.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/25804791|title=Browne dominates Jack to win interim light heavyweight belt|date=2019-01-20|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-17}} Jack received $500,000 and Browne was guaranteed a $250,000 purse.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/19/18189807/manny-pacquiao-vs-adrien-broner-fight-purses-pac-man-banks-10-million-broner-nabs-2-5-million-boxing|title=Pacquiao Vs. Broner Fight Purses! 'Pac-Man' Leads The Way With $10 Million|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2019-01-19|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2019-05-17}}

On May 3, 2019, PBC announced that Showtime would televise a doubleheader from NRG Arena in Houston. The card was scheduled to take place on June 29, with Jermall Charlo vs. Brandon Adams as the main event. It was rumoured that Browne would defend his WBA interim title against former world champion Jean Pascal (33-6-1, 20 KOs, 1 NC), who was coming off a lop-sided loss in November 2018 to Dmitry Bivol.{{Cite web |title=Charlo-Adams, Browne-Pascal Card Now June 29 In Houston |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/charlo-adams-browne-pascal-card-now-june-29-houston--138601 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} A few weeks later, the Pascal-Browne bout was moved to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on the undercard of Adam Kownacki vs. Chris Arreola, with the event now being televised by FOX.{{Cite web |title=Kownacki-Arreola, Browne-Pascal Headed To Barclays Center 8/3 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kownacki-arreola-browne-pascal-headed-barclays-center-83--139270 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} On June 6, a press release announced the card, making it official.{{Cite web |date=2019-06-06 |title=Kownacki to face Arreola in Aug. 3 tripleheader |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26913741/kownacki-face-arreola-aug-3-tripleheader |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Kownacki vs. Arreola FOX Tripleheader Finalized For Barclays |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kownacki-vs-arreola-fox-tripleheader-finalized-barclays--139750 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Browne was arrested on June 12 for 'allegedly violating an order of protection' against his ex-girlfriend and their daughter. The said incident took place on May 22 after he barged into her home after dropping off their daughter. An argument broke out. It was said that this was the fourth time in the past 18 months where Browne had been in trouble, all involving the same woman. The arrest did not affect the fight with Pascal.{{Cite web |title=Marcus Browne Arrested Again, For Fourth Domestic Incident |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/marcus-browne-arrested-again-fourth-domestic-incident--139978 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Pascal did not underestimate Browne heading into the fight. He believed he was a rookie, but also hungry. He claimed they both knew each others styles very well. Pascal was going to rely on his experience to win the fight.{{Cite web |title=Browne To Pascal: You're In My Way; I'm Knocking Your Ass Out! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/browne-pascal-youre-my-way-im-knocking-your-ass-out--140602 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} At the kick off presser, Browne warned, "Don't blink, I'm knocking his ass out.", suggesting he was going for a stoppage win. Pascal laughed off his statement.{{Cite web |title=Jean Pascal Laughs at Browne's Talk of KO: He's Nothing Special! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jean-pascal-laughs-brownes-talk-ko-hes-nothing-special--140656 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Tensions rose during fight week. Pascal shoved Browne and then brought up his recent arrest. From a plastic bag, Pascal pulled out a wig and asked if Browne would still knock him out. Browne did not get up from his seat as Pascal shouted “You, woman-beater,” into his microphone.{{Cite web |title=Pascal Calls Browne Woman-Beater; Pulls Out Wig Prop At Presser |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/pascal-calls-browne-woman-beater-pulls-out-wig-prop-presser--141370 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=Michael |date=2019-08-02 |title=Jean Pascal trying to get under Marcus Browne’s skin ahead of Saturday fight |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/8/2/20751358/jean-pascal-trying-get-under-marcus-brown-skin-ahead-saturday-fight-pbc-fox-boxing-news |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}} Browne weighed in 173½ pounds and Pascal was slightly heavier at 174½ pounds.{{Cite web |title=Kownacki-Arreola Weigh-In Results From Barclays Center |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kownacki-arreola-weigh-results-from-barclays-center--141398 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

Browne was a heavy favourite going into the fight and although Browne won the majority of the rounds, Pascal knocked him down a total of three times in the fight, once in the fourth round and twice in the seventh round. This gave Pascal a lead of 75–74 on all three judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage in the middle of the eighth round, when the fight was halted due to a clash of heads. As a result, Pascal emerged victorious via unanimous technical decision, and became the new WBA interim champion. All three knockdowns came from a right hand, but Browne outboxed Pascal for the majority of the fight. The cut which caused the premature stoppage of the fight was over Browne’s left eye. Speaking to FOX reporters after the fight, Pascal said, “Boxing is boxing. We clashed heads. But at the end of the day, I was winning the round. I dropped him three times. It was a close fight, but I believe I was winning.”{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2019-08-03 |title=Jean Pascal wins bizarre upset over Marcus Browne by technical decision |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/8/3/20753351/browne-vs-pascal-results-bizarre-fight-knockdowns-technical-decision-scores-pbc-fox-boxing-news |access-date=2021-06-04 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jean Pascal Drops Marcus Browne Three Times, Wins in Shocker |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jean-pascal-drops-marcus-browne-results--141437 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} The event drew 8,790 fans in attendance. According to Compubox, Browne landed 106 of 276 punches thrown (38%) and Pascal landed only 51 of his 264 thrown (19%).{{Cite web |date=2019-08-03 |title=Pascal upsets Browne in technical decision win |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/27316372/pascal-upsets-browne-technical-decision-win |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-08-04 |title=Kownacki beats Arreola, moves closer to title shot |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/27318228/kownacki-beats-arreola-moves-closer-title-shot |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Browne did not stay for the post-fight interviews and made his way to NYU Lutheran Medical Center.{{Cite web |title=Pascal: I Dropped Marcus Browne Three Times, I Was Winning |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/pascal-i-dropped-marcus-browne-three-times-i-winning--141442 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

Unsure on how long it would take Browne to heal from the cut, Pascal's manager Greg Leon stated talks would be held with Browne's team for a potential rematch, as it was expected that Browne would activate the rematch clause. A preference was for the rematch to take place in Quebec, where Pascal was a well-known ticket seller. Although recent crowds drawn in Miami and Brooklyn meant there was other options.{{Cite web |title=Browne Expected To Exercise Clause For Rematch With Pascal |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/browne-expected-exercise-clause-rematch-with-pascal--141453 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}} Pascal planned to take another fight before the year end, possibly a stay-busy whilst waiting for Browne to make a recovery. Pascal was back in the fold on the light heavyweight division.{{Cite web |title=Jean Pascal is Eager To Fight Again Before The End of The Year |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jean-pascal-eager-fight-again-end-year--141478 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}

Browne returned to boxing following a near two-year absence from the sport to face Denis Grachev on April 20, 2021. Grachev, a former kickboxer, was seen as a stay-active fight, which wasn't supposed to present a challenge for Browne. The bout was announced for the untelevized undercard of the Frank Martin vs Jerry Perez lightweight clash.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Frank Martin vs Jerry Perez, Marcus Browne vs Denis Grachev to feature on April 20th PBC on FS1 |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/4/12/22380675/frank-martin-vs-jerry-perez-marcus-browne-vs-denis-grachev-feature-april-20-pbc-fs1-boxing-news |website=badlefthook.com |date=April 12, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} Browne was originally expected to face Gilberto Ramírez for the vacant interim WBC super middleweight title, before Ramírez withdrew from the bout on February 12, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Gilberto Ramirez withdraws from interim WBC title fight with Marcus Browne |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/2/12/22280489/gilberto-ramirez-withdraws-interim-wbc-title-fight-marcus-browne-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=February 12, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} Browne, who entered the fight as a -10 000 favorite, beat Grachev by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Regina |first1=Nick |title=Clifton native Marcus Browne returns to ring in 'secret', untelevised match |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2021/04/clifton-native-marcus-browne-returns-to-ring-in-secret-untelevised-match.html |website=silive.com |date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} Neither PBC nor Browne made mention of the contest afterwards.{{cite web |last1=Shaffer |first1=Scott |title=Marcus Browne wins completely unpublicized fight |url=http://boxingtalk.com/Marcus-Browne-wins-completely-unpublicized-fight |website=boxingtalk.com |access-date=1 October 2021}}

On August 20, 2021, the WBC ordered the unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev to defend his title against Browne. The pair was given until September 17, 2021, to reach a deal.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=WBC orders Artur Beterbiev to defend light heavyweight title against Marcus Browne |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/32051554/wbc-orders-artur-beterbiev-defend-title-light-heavyweight-title-marcus-browne |website=espn.com |date=August 19, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} On September 15, the WBC granted them an additional eleven days to come to terms, before a purse bid would be held.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Artur Beterbiev vs Marcus Browne purse bid pushed back to September 28th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/9/15/22676114/artur-beterbiev-vs-marcus-browne-purse-bid-pushed-back-september-28-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} The purse bid was eventually won by Beterbiev's Top Rank, who offered $1 005 000 for the rights to promote the fight, while their bidding rivals TGB Promotions offered $1 000 001.{{cite web |last1=Henschel |first1=Jonathon |title=Top Rank wins purse bid for Artur Beterbiev vs Marcus Browne |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/9/28/22698882/top-rank-wins-artur-beterbiev-vs-marcus-browne-purse-bid-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=September 28, 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021}} The fight was scheduled for December 17, 2021, and was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Artur Beterbiev-Marcus Browne On ESPN+ December 17 From Bell Centre In Montreal |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-marcus-browne-on-espn-december-17-from-bell-centre-montreal--161045 |website=boxingscene.com |date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=7 October 2021}} After appearing to lose the first three rounds, Beterbiev began to take over following an accidental clash of heads in the fourth round which left both fighters cut. Browne lost the fight by a ninth-round knockout, failing to raise in time to beat the ten-count after being dropped by a left uppercut. Browne was furthermore knocked down in the seventh round as well.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=Artur Beterbiev knocks out Marcus Browne in 9th round to retain WBC, IBF light heavyweight titles |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/32892988/artur-beterbiev-knocks-marcus-browne-9th-round-retain-unified-light-heavyweight-title |website=espn.com |date=December 18, 2021 |access-date=20 December 2021}}

On April 6, 2018, Browne was arrested for two domestic incidents. Authorities alleged that Browne had violated an order of protection by demanding entry to his ex-girlfriend's apartment and threatening to break in if she didn't obey his demands. The incident took place on March 30, 2018, while the order of protection against Browne was issued on December 28, 2017, after Browne had allegedly assaulted the woman in question.{{cite web |last1=Wassef |first1=Mira |date=April 6, 2018 |title=¸Olympic boxer Marcus Browne charged in 2 domestic cases |url=https://www.silive.com/news/2018/04/olympic_boxer_marcus_browne_bu.html |access-date=1 October 2021 |website=silive.com}} It was later revealed that Browne had been arrested once again for attacking his ex-girlfriend. He allegedly kicked in the woman's door and choked her.{{cite web |last1=Wassef |first1=Mira |date=October 17, 2018 |title=Boxer Marcus Browne busted in third domestic incident |url=https://www.silive.com/news/2018/10/boxer-marcus-browne-busted-in-third-domestic-incident.html |access-date=1 October 2021 |website=silive.com}} Browne later pleaded guilty to criminal contempt in the second degree on January 19, 2019, and was sentenced to 26 sessions of the batterer's intervention program and a conditional discharge with a full order of protection.{{cite web |last1=Wassef |first1=Mira |date=January 30, 2019 |title=Boxer Marcus Browne takes plea in domestic violence case |url=https://www.silive.com/news/2019/01/boxer-marcus-browne-takes-plea-in-domestic-violence-case.html |access-date=1 October 2021 |website=silive.com}}

On June 14, 2019, Browne was once again arrested, which was his fourth arrest in 18 months. He was charged with felony counts of criminal contempt and aggravated family offense, as well as misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass and criminal contempt. The arrest came five months after he had pleaded guilty to criminal contempt.{{cite web |last1=Donnelly |first1=Frank |date=June 14, 2019 |title=Boxing champ Marcus Browne busted in fourth domestic incident involving former girlfriend |url=https://www.silive.com/news/2019/06/boxing-champ-marcus-browne-busted-in-fourth-domestic-incident-involving-former-girlfriend.html |access-date=1 October 2021 |website=silive.com}}

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