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) | Feb 20, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany, Felix Sturm pulled off a major upset, dethroning WBA Super Middleweight champ Fedor Chudinov. Final scorecards came in at 114-114 and 115-113 (twice) in a very competitive scrap. My personal scorecard came in even at...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 20, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Fedor Chudinov and Felix Sturm are about to do it all again at the Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen. Is the result of this crossroads sequel a foregone conclusion, folks? Or does ex-champ Felix Sturm have something up his sleeve for his young and hungry foe? Here are...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 18, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
If you’re a close follower of the Super Middleweight division, you’re probably thinking: Why on earth are these guys doing it all again? Hey, I feel your pain. Chudinov vs Sturm II is an unnecessary matchup in every sense, and especially so when Fedor Chudinov...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Dec 29, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Undercard Complete for Haye vs De Mori The January 16th preamble doesn’t look overly exciting – on paper, at least – but it’s unlikely David Haye or his Hayemaker Promotions outfit are too concerned. This is Haye’s latest and most likely last comeback, and the former...