by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 1, 2016 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
A lot has happened over the past week in the lead up to Broner vs Theophane, hasn’t it? Adrien Broner became a wanted man in Cincinnati following an alleged assault and robbery incident outside a bowling alley (dating back to January), and has also been verbally...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Following last weekend’s Chris Eubank Jr vs Nick Blackwell, a lot of people are now blaming the referee for its tragic conclusion. But isn’t it about time we all stopped judging referees, pretending we know a goddamn thing about how to work a fight, and finally...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Brook vs Bizier March 26th Kell Brook annihilated IBF mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier inside two brutal rounds in Matchroom Boxing’s headliner. And that’s no exaggeration. Bizier lived up to his tough, resilient reputation, but a big heart and sturdy chin alone...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Vargas vs Ali, an appetizer to HBO’s Ortiz vs Thompson, was a fantastic scrap. Jessie Vargas reminded us all once again that he’s a lot more dangerous than we think, putting last June’s controversial defeat to Timothy Bradley to bed once and for all. The Bradley...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2016 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Browne vs Chagaev March 5th If you’ve been checking in at Boxing Base this week, you’re already aware that Lucas Browne’s dramatic victory over Ruslan Chagaev has been heavily tainted after testing positive for a banned substance. It is what it is, and boxing – like...
