by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 18, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Oleksandr Usyk emerged as one of the Cruiserweight division’s top players after dethroning WBO titlist Krzysztof Glowacki. Prior to the first bell, this encounter was considered a risky step up for Usyk, but the 9-fight strong contender...
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) | Sep 14, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Last weekend’s Golovkin vs Brook not only overachieved in terms of entertainment, but also revealed a great deal about both fighters and the current boxing climate. Here’s 5 big ones to mull over. 1. Golovkin vs Brook Exceeded Expectations Indeed, it did. Prior to...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 5, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Golovkin vs Brook is set to unfold this weekend, and while it’s not the Middleweight showdown fans were craving, it’s still tasty enough to fuel curiosity. Gennady Golovkin had wanted Canelo Alvarez, and Kell Brook merely a live body inside the Welterweight Top 10....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 26, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
A mega fight with Gennady Golovkin may have dissipated, but life goes on for Chris Eubank Jr who has his next opponent in sight. The Brighton-based boxer will make the second defense of his British Middleweight title against unbeaten Tommy Langford on October 22nd at...
