by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 18, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Canelo Alvarez proved a step too far for Liam Smith, taking home the Liverpudlian’s WBO Junior Middleweight title at the AT&T Stadium, Texas. Canelo’s superior strength and variety allowed him to better his unexperienced opponent, arguably bagging...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 16, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Let’s not beat around the bush. If you follow boxing, you’re probably more than aware that nobody asked for Canelo vs Smith, and certainly not the PPV tag. Since Golden Boy Promotions’ hottest property is regressing here by facing an unproven prospect in Liam Smith,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 11, 2016 | TV Boxing Schedule
There’s plenty more nights of big boxing action ahead of us through August to December 2016, so let’s get stuck in and see what’s in store. Note that this list only contains official ‘inked in’ fights. August 21 Spence Jr vs Leonard Bundu: NBC, Boxnation Errol Spence...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 8, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Canelo vs Khan was a lot more competitive than originally perceived, but did ultimately end with a heavy knockout defeat for Amir Khan in the 6th round. Canelo, who has now supposedly set up a mouth-watering showdown with Gennady Golovkin for later this year, improves...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 7, 2016 | Weigh-Ins
At the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan successfully made weight ahead of their eagerly anticipated meeting set to erupt this weekend. Canelo weighed in at 155 pounds prior to the first defense of his portion of the Middleweight crown, with...