by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 16, 2016 | Training, Workout, Fight Episodes
If you’ve been counting down the days until Canelo vs Khan, one of the year’s biggest events, you’ll be pleased to know the folks at HBO and Golden Boy Promotions have pieced together a 30-minute buzz preview. ‘Power vs Speed’ seems to be...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Canelo vs Khan has gone down a storm with the majority of fight fans, meaning the execs at HBO should have a hit on their hands come May 7th. It’s a David vs Goliath story between two top-drawer talents, and both men – particularly Canelo – have arena-filling fan...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 12, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
In a candid interview with FightHub TV, WBA Featherweight titlist Leo Santa Cruz gave his take on Canelo vs Khan. Santa Cruz agreed, like most of us, that there are some uncertainties going in, but ultimately picked Canelo Alvarez as the victor. Too big, too strong,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 9, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Canelo vs Khan Bigger Than Mayweather vs Pacquiao? Of course not! I was just amusing myself with that headline. But, if you ask Amir Khan, his upcoming May 7th clash with Canelo Alvarez is even bigger. Like, huge. “I believe this fight between Canelo and I is...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 3, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Rematch Clause Thrown Into Canelo vs Khan Right now, with the news of Canelo vs Khan being made very fresh in my mind, I see no real reason as to why a rematch clause would exist in the contract. Interestingly, it was Canelo’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya, of Golden Boy...