by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Canelo vs Khan has gone down a storm with the majority of fight fans, meaning the execs at HBO should have a hit on their hands come May 7th. It’s a David vs Goliath story between two top-drawer talents, and both men – particularly Canelo – have arena-filling fan...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
The Heavyweight division continues to shape up. A superstar has emerged in Anthony Joshua, and fellow behemoth Deontay Wilder is nipping at his heels. This isn’t a golden era for Heavyweights, but, as they say, it’s a process. With that in mind, let’s check out the...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 22, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
The Heavyweight division has been fairly lackluster over the past decade or so, arguably falling off the map somewhere around the millennium. But you already knew that. You’re welcome. Fortunately the glamour division has been shaping up over the past few years, with...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 20, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Canelo Alvarez Opens Training Camp WBC Middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez has officially kicked off training camp to prepare for his kinda freakish yet intriguing May 7th clash with Amir Khan. FightHub TV cameras caught the Mexican star beasting on the mitts and...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Thurman vs Porter was one of the best potential Welterweight matchups currently inked on the 2016 schedule, but it looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer. The unbeaten Thurman, who was set to exchange leather with Porter on March 12th, has postponed the bout...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Hughie Fury, the younger cousin of world champ Tyson, is currently in negotiations with Heavyweight contender Alexander Ustinov. If the fight materializes, the pair will be trading blows on the Chris Eubank Jr vs Nick Blackwell chief support on March 26th. London’s...