by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 3, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
The proof seems to be in the pudding. Santa Cruz was a barnstormer of a fight, and the numbers back it up. The non-title Featherweight encounter, which unfolded at the Staples Center in LA last weekend, drew in the highest ratings for an ESPN fight in 17 years. For...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 1, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Santa Cruz-Mares Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares kept the California crowd on their feet throughout their relentless war at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. In what was arguably the best PBC headliner, and overall card, both American-Mexicans put in warrior...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 1, 2015 | Fight Highlights
The weekend’s PBC on ESPN card was nothing short of explosive. In the co-support, Alfredo Angulo returned to winning ways via a bloody, violent victory – what else? – and Julio Ceja and Alejandro Luna scored emphatic knockouts in competitive affairs. The headliner...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 30, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
It was billed as a ‘war’, and after 12 rounds of relentless action, perhaps even that could be considered an understatement. At the StubHub Center, Los Angeles, Leo Santa Cruz proved he’s the real deal by conquering one hell of a game, skilled...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 29, 2015 | Weigh-Ins
Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares looked in tip-top shape on the scales earlier today at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. Undefeated Santa Cruz (30-0-1, 17 KO) came in at 125.2 pounds, while opponent Mares (29-1-1, 15 KO) came in at 124.8. Santa Cruz is a two-weight...
