by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 11, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
By now you probably know the story well, even though it’s only just surfaced. The day before Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Manny Pacquiao, the P4P King received an injection mix of saline and vitamins, despite it being banned under WADA (World Anti-Doping...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 24, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Matthysse-Postol will be the first bout to partake in the WBC Clean Boxing Program. With the support of the VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association), the sanctioning body hopes to encourage fighters to enroll in the program to help eliminate performance enhancing...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 3, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Raymundo Beltran’s boxing career is about to receive a heavy blow from the Nevada State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for a banned substance. Following his bout with Takahiro Ao in May – which Beltran won via 2nd round TKO – the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 1, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Perhaps the title is a little presumptuous? Yes, probably. But it seems to be the general feeling among those who’ve read the whistle blower-like tweet. Well, whistle blower-like without the actual ‘name-shaming’, that is. Khan (@AmirKingKhan)...