by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 20, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
What a messy week it’s been between the WBC and Miguel Cotto, who’s now been stripped of his Middleweight crown. Only Canelo will be eligible to take home the accolade this Saturday night, and should Cotto win, Gennady Golovkin will be automatically elevated to WBC...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 20, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
If you’re a Tyson Fury fan, you’re probably not going to digest this piece very well. In fact, it probably won’t stay down at all. But know this. I’m a boxing fan. Just like you. And would love nothing more than to see a spectacular battle unfold in Klitschko vs Fury...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 19, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This weekend at the Tui Arena, Germany, Martin Murray will be hoping to be fourth time lucky as he attempts to dethrone WBO Super Middleweight champ, Arthur Abraham. Murray has been facing fairly weak opposition since climbing up to Super Middleweight, but the Brit...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 18, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
Calling this fight is going to be extremely tough. One day I’m backing Miguel Cotto, the next Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. And right now, I’m not even sure how I’m going to call it. So while I make my mind up, let’s take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 17, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This weekend at the Manchester Arena, England, Anthony Crolla will be looking to settle the score against WBA Lightweight champion, Darleys Perez. Following the pairs’ absorbing first encounter back in July, fight fans can expect just as much drama in this...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Nov 6, 2015 | Analysis, Previews, Predictions, Tale of the Tapes
This weekend at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, hot prospects Callum Smith and Rocky Fielding will be putting their unbeaten records on the line. Both men carry plenty of ability, notable power, and are just about rough enough around the edges to make this scrap almost...
