by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Following last weekend’s Chris Eubank Jr vs Nick Blackwell, a lot of people are now blaming the referee for its tragic conclusion. But isn’t it about time we all stopped judging referees, pretending we know a goddamn thing about how to work a fight, and finally...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Brook vs Bizier March 26th Kell Brook annihilated IBF mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier inside two brutal rounds in Matchroom Boxing’s headliner. And that’s no exaggeration. Bizier lived up to his tough, resilient reputation, but a big heart and sturdy chin alone...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 26, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the SSE Arena, London, Eubank Jr vs Blackwell was an exciting domestic meeting. Chris Eubank Jr and Nick Blackwell gave the Wembley crowd plenty to scream about during the memorable British Middleweight title bout, with Eubank out-warring his foe en route to a 10th...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 25, 2016 | Weigh-Ins
One of the weekend’s biggest showdowns Eubank Jr vs Blackwell is almost here. The British Middleweight title clash is set to unfold tomorrow night at Wembley’s SSE Arena in London, and now both fighters have successfully made weight. Behind the Gloves cameras were in...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 25, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
I’ll kick off by saying I’m not afraid to go against popular opinion and say that Eubank Jr vs Blackwell is an ‘actual fight’. Nick Blackwell (19-3-1, 8 KO) is young, hungry, and has the tools to make this a hard night’s work for Eubank Jr. Yes, Blackwell was knocked...