by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 3, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Vargas vs Salido is arguably this weekend’s best – and certainly most explosive – matchup on paper. Both fighters are bona-fide front-runners of the division, have dynamite in both hands, and are coming in off Fight of the Year candidates in 2015. Francisco Vargas...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 30, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Bellew vs Makabu was an exciting encounter at Liverpool’s Goodison Park. Tony Bellew emerged as a legitimate Cruiserweight threat after he broke down and stopped dangerous puncher Ilunga Makabu in the 3rd round, picking up the vacant WBC title in the process....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 28, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Ricky Burns became a three-weight world champion after outclassing and stopping Michele Di Rocco. To say Burns has now joined today’s elite group of 140-pounders (which includes the likes of Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol) would be...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 27, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
The Bellew vs Makabu card mostly comprises of showcase fights – with perhaps a surprise or two lurking – but the main event at Liverpool’s Goodison Park is well worth a look in. Tony Bellew and Ilunga Makabu will be meeting to decide the rightful owner of the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 24, 2016 | TV Boxing Schedule
This weekend’s TV Boxing Schedule isn’t going to blow your socks off, but it ain’t alf’ bad. Cruiserweight contender Tony Bellew will be getting a crack at the WBC crown as he heads a stacked UK card, ex-champ Ricky Burns will also be hoping to capture world glory,...
