by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 7, 2019 | Boxing News & Opinions
The New Year gets underway nicely with several fan favorite fighters returning to the ring, highlighted by a future Hall-of-Famer facing off against one of boxing’s most controversial characters. For a more detailed insight into January and the 2019 boxing forecast,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Dec 1, 2018 | Boxing News & Opinions
December’s boxing lineup looks especially generous, with an intriguing Heavyweight showdown getting the ball rolling. We’ve got mainstream faces, a pair of Pound-for-Pounders, numerous title fights, some quality supporting acts, and pretty much zilch to complain...
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 30, 2018 | Boxing News & Opinions
November isn’t a bumper stanza in the boxing calendar, but there’ll be enough marquee action to satisfy most fight fans. A pair of seek-and-destroy Junior Lightweights collide, the WBSS Junior Welter, Bantam and Cruiserweight tournaments march forward, and an...
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...
