by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 2, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
The year may be drawing to a close, but there’s still a lot more in store for fight fans, with another busy month unfolding this November. We’ve got a real mixed bag, with several marquee players looking to rebound from hard-fought defeats, amidst solid world title...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 28, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Anthony Joshua had to work harder than expected to keep hold of his WBA and IBF Heavyweight straps before stopping Carlos Takam in the 10th round. With the victory, Joshua retains not only two versions of the championship, but the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 14, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Wembley Arena, London, George Groves advanced to the WBSS Super Middleweight semi-final after knocking out Jamie Cox in the 4th round. The victory, which also marked Groves’ first WBA title defense, presented itself after Groves landed a thunderous right...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 4, 2017 | Boxing News & Opinions
We’ve got another wall-to-wall month of boxing on our hands this October, with a bunch of marquee names defending world accolades, alongside the progression of the World Boxing Super Series (Cruiserweight & Super Middleweight) tournaments. As with September,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 24, 2017 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
At the Forum, California, Jorge Linares narrowly outpointed Luke Campbell to defend his WBA and RING Lightweight titles. The Split Decision reflected the fiery intensity of this competitive, technical matchup, with Linares’ efforts met by ringside tallies of...