by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 18, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Andre Ward shunned his doubters by not only beating Sergey Kovalev, but stopping the former Light Heavyweight champion in the 8th round. Some debate may follow, however, surrounding the premature time of the stoppage, and even the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 1, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
This upcoming June is another busy period in the boxing calendar, with some meaningful matchups set to take place, including seven world championships. Ward vs. Kovalev II will take center stage, supplemented by a host of front-runners and rising hot prospects. As...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 20, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Andre Ward beat Sergey Kovalev by a razor-thin decision to claim Light Heavyweight world supremacy. Ward, who dethroned Kovalev of his WBO, WBA and IBF titles, picked up a Unanimous Decision from all three judges who turned in...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 19, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Kovalev vs Ward, tonight’s big showdown at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, is known as ‘My Fight’. And that promo tag couldn’t be more fitting. Because this is a matchup all fans can call their own since it’s a matchup of titans they specifically asked for. These kinds...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 25, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
There’s still a whole bunch of big boxing nights yet to be delivered before the year is through, so why not join us for a quick lowdown? We’ve mainly stuck to fights that are inked in, but have included some potential matchups that have been hitting the headlines...