by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 30, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
February is looking fairly busy, with a host of marquee matchups set to take place, even if some of them have us scratching our heads. For a more extensive boxing line up, plus next year’s fixtures, be sure to check out BB’s updated Complete 2017 Schedule. Let’s get...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 2, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Broner vs Theophane was an unremarkable encounter. Adrien Broner managed to secure a win at the DC Armory, Washington, but I think we can all comfortably lower our expectations of the Cincinnati-born fighter. I mean in relation to ‘fighting’. The hype is over and,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 1, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
A lot has happened over the past week in the lead up to Broner vs Theophane, hasn’t it? Adrien Broner became a wanted man in Cincinnati following an alleged assault and robbery incident outside a bowling alley (dating back to January), and has also been verbally...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Manuel Charr Forgives Would-Be Assassin Would you forgive someone who tried to take your life with several bullets? That’s exactly what Heavyweight contender Manuel Charr did, and actually his reasons for doing so are most admirable. Youssef H., the man who recently...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 7, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Deontay Wilder Says Tyson Fury is Running Scared I know, you’ve heard it all before. Deontay Wilder is avoiding Tyson Fury and vice versa. Will they ever start exchanging leather to decide who the ‘legitimate’ Heavyweight champ of the world is? Unfortunately I don’t...