by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jul 2, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Jeff Horn beat some heavily stacked odds to dethrone WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a closely contested 12-rounder. The dramatic, gruelling affair was concluded as a Unanimous Decision, reached via fair tallies of 117-111...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 27, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
It’s a busy frame in the 2017 boxing schedule, with a crop of established champions and next-generation climbers set to rumble. Let’s dive in, filtering the lineup into a digestible Top 5 Fights. As always, July and the remainder of 2017 can be found in our newly...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 18, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Andre Ward shunned his doubters by not only beating Sergey Kovalev, but stopping the former Light Heavyweight champion in the 8th round. Some debate may follow, however, surrounding the premature time of the stoppage, and even the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 10, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the SSE Arena, Belfast, Ryan Burnett dominated reigning champion Lee Haskins to remain unbeaten and claim the IBF Bantamweight title. Burnett bagged a bizarre Split Decision (more on that below), taking the belt on two scores of 119-107, with Haskins taking a...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 1, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
This upcoming June is another busy period in the boxing calendar, with some meaningful matchups set to take place, including seven world championships. Ward vs. Kovalev II will take center stage, supplemented by a host of front-runners and rising hot prospects. As...
