by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 12, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
It’s a little harsh to say Mayweather vs Pacquiao was responsible for breaking boxing’s legs recently. But granted, it didn’t do it any favors either. Luckily Alvarez vs Kirkland satisfied the blood lust of any fight fans who were still...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 10, 2015 | Fight Highlights
If your stomach can take it, you can witness the sheer brutality of Alvarez vs Kirkland as ‘Canelo’ savagely takes out his foe inside 3 rounds. The short-lived event further showcased the 24-year-old Mexican’s raw punching power and ring...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 10, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas, it’s true the favorite on paper got the win. How that victory came about, however, was a little more shocking. Saul Alvarez had his hands full with James Kirkland inside an action-packed 3-rounder, but managed to drop his...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 9, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Tonight at the Minute Maid Park, Texas, a tasty Alvarez vs Kirkland clash will be headlining in front of the Houston crowd. Saul Alvarez will be looking to remain top-dog of the 154-pounders (bar Floyd Mayweather), and James Kirkland will be looking to smash his way...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 9, 2015 | Weigh-Ins
Saul Alvarez and James Kirkland successfully made weight at the Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas, in front of HBO cameras. Both men came in at 154.5 pounds and looked in tremendous shape ahead of their headlining bout – the first major bout since...