by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 13, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, Luis Ortiz had zero problems dealing with Malik Scott over twelve one-sided rounds. Of nothing. Most of us weren’t too hot on this fight when it was first announced, but we eventually came to accept it for what it was: a true...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 6, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Manny Pacquiao wasn’t sensational in tonight’s main event, but had enough left to convincingly beat Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. Pacquiao turned in a Unanimous Decision over 12 rounds, bringing his total pro outings to a vastly experienced...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 4, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This weekend sees the return of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as he looks to dethrone Welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas. Pacquiao, who turns 38 in December, isn’t quite the force of old, but not many would argue that he no longer poses a threat to today’s best at 147...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 25, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
There’s still a whole bunch of big boxing nights yet to be delivered before the year is through, so why not join us for a quick lowdown? We’ve mainly stuck to fights that are inked in, but have included some potential matchups that have been hitting the headlines...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 18, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
What a doozy this past weekend turned out to be. Tony Bellew put in an explosive performance against veteran BJ Flores, devastating his opponent, and then did the verbal equivalent to spectator David Haye. ‘The Bomber’s lengthy tirade was akin to a wrestling...
