by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 27, 2019 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Chris Eubank Jr and James DeGale lock horns on February 23 in a Super Middleweight clash at the O2 Arena, London. DeGale is a former titlist and Eubank a crowd favorite antagonist still seeking world glory. The event airs on ITV’s Box Office arm as part of a new...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 23, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
With one of the year’s most anticipated showdowns around the corner, Wilder vs Fury continues to split public opinion. The Heavyweight headliner, airing on Showtime and BT Sport PPV, brings together reigning WBC champ Deontay Wilder and former unified champ Tyson...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 13, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This Saturday sees the return of Terence Crawford as he makes the first defense of his WBO Welterweight title. Challenger Jose Benavidez Jr boasts eye-catching height and reach advantages, along with an unbeaten slate, but will face a huge step-up in class against the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 22, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Anthony Joshua puts his WBO, WBA, IBF titles on the line in this weekend’s Heavyweight headliner, with Alexander Povetkin playing challenger. The matchup is splitting fan opinion, with some respecting the threat of Povetkin, a squat, dangerous top contender, while...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 2, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Sergey Kovalev, BB’s numero uno Light Heavy, returns to make the second defense of his reclaimed WBO belt. Across the ring will be Eleider Alvarez, a highly regarded contender who’s been ringing the title shot bell for some time. The Columbian now has his chance, but...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 10, 2018 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Lomachenko vs Linares is this weekend’s most anticipated matchup, set to unfold in Madison Square Garden, airing on ESPN and Boxnation. Pound-for-Pound elite Vasyl Lomachenko is the betting favourite, looking to become a three-weight world champion. In the other...
