by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 4, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
I’m just going to go with my gut on this one and blurt it out: Bellew to win (by KO if Haye hasn’t learned anything from their first match, or a close decision if Haye’s body holds up and he fights smart). Even though some oddsmakers have Bellew a 2/1 underdog, I’m...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 4, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
David Haye will soon climb back through the ropes to battle Tony Bellew, one of 2017’s biggest surprise spoilers. Despite an absence of titles in this weekend’s rematch, there’s still a great deal on the line. Haye absolutely must win to prove two things: that...
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) | Oct 18, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
What a doozy this past weekend turned out to be. Tony Bellew put in an explosive performance against veteran BJ Flores, devastating his opponent, and then did the verbal equivalent to spectator David Haye. ‘The Bomber’s lengthy tirade was akin to a wrestling...