by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 15, 2016 | Weigh-Ins
At the First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK, the Warrington vs Amagasa weigh-in got underway successfully, with both Featherweight contenders coming inside the 126-pound limit. Warrington weighed in at a ready 125, and Amagasa 125.5. When both men eventually stood side by...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 14, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Spence Jr vs Algieri is a solid battle which will see two Welterweight forces collide. Errol Spence Jr is an undefeated prospect supposedly destined to rule supreme in the near future, and Chris Algieri a gritty ex-champ determined to continue mixing it up on the big...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 14, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Unbeaten Featherweight contender Josh Warrington looks to have his hands full this weekend against Hisashi Amagasa. Warrington isn’t known for his power, but often handily grinds them down courtesy of a vicious, all-action style. But will it be enough to deal...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 13, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Picking a winner in Spence Jr vs Algieri doesn’t seem too difficult a challenge at first glance, but there’s plenty to consider. Mainly because this acid test for Errol Spence Jr, one of boxing’s hottest upcoming properties, isn’t your usual ‘prospect vs...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 11, 2016 | TV Boxing Schedule
This weekend’s TV Boxing Schedule isn’t half bad. Errol Spence Jr will be locking horns in his first true acid test against still-hungry ex-champ Chris Algieri, and Gary Russell Jr will be defending his WBC Featherweight strap against gritty challenger Patrick Hyland....