by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 5, 2018 | Boxing News & Opinions
After a lukewarm August, the fight schedule is set to pick up in a big way this September, with mainstream action across the board. A British Heavyweight titan returns, two Welterweight front-runners collide, and a gargantuan Middleweight rematch headlines. As always,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 5, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
A couple of high-profile bouts unfolded this weekend, with four fan-friendly, marquee names colliding. David Haye met with domestic rival Tony Bellew in England, while undefeated Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia clashed in another highly anticipated stateside meeting....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 27, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
Rejoice, fight fans, cos’ March is a strong segment in the 2017 boxing calendar. David Haye’s comeback finally gets serious against a live body in a domestic tear-up, a salivating Welterweight affair erupts, plus a whole lot more. It’s an especially stellar period as...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 25, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
The Welterweight scene has traditionally been a deep division, and today’s 147-pound division, even with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao removed, is still red-hot. Its champions have plenty of bona-fide threats rising through the ranks, and 2016 to 2017 should...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 25, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Danny Garcia took care of business as was expected at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, but had to remain on his toes against a relentless, highly durable Robert Guerrero. Garcia was simply the better all-round, more refined fighter, and proved his ability to adapt...