by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 21, 2018 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Errol Spence Jr methodically broke down and dominated Lamont Peterson en route to a 7th round stoppage. Following the victory, Spence makes the first defense of the IBF Welterweight title, which he captured against Kell Brook last...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 11, 2018 | Boxing News & Opinions
With the new year underway, it’s time to look ahead to some of the best fights in boxing for 2018. Luckily, there’s a great deal inked in through January to May, with a clear Top 10 matchups in sight. Be sure to also check out our Top 5 Fights in January, plus our...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Dec 29, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
January isn’t a bumper period in the boxing calendar, but there are a few tasty-looking matchups set to unfold in the month’s second half. Most notably, the Welterweight scene returns to the radar, the Lightweight scene remains strong, while the stellar WBSS series...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 28, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
In Sheffield, England, Errol Spence Jr conquered Kell Brook in an electric Welterweight affair, with the reigning IBF champion being rescued by the referee following a severe eye injury in the 11th. Going into the final stanza, BB had Spence ahead by the narrowest of...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 25, 2017 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This weekend will see a hotly anticipated showdown unfold between experienced title holder Kell Brook and touted upstart Errol Spence Jr. Really, unless you’re a complete boxing cynic, there’s not a whole lot not to like. Sure, this is Spence’s first rodeo in a...