by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 23, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
The results are in for Boxing Base’s latest poll: ‘Which British Heavyweight Should David Haye Face Next?’ Britain’s Heavyweight scene isn’t stacked with talent – mind you, what part of planet Earth is right now? – but there are enough good fighters in their prime...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 16, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
How many fights does Anthony Joshua need under his belt before challenging for a world title? Just fifteen devastating knockout performances apparently. The Heavyweight uber-prospect will be taking on newly-crowned IBF champ Charles Martin on April 9th, with London’s...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 16, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Even if you’re the most casual of boxing fans, you’re probably thinking something along the lines of: Wow, is this actually happening? Well, I can confirm that, yes, this is actually happening. Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr will be fighting one of his fans – stay with me...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 12, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
In a candid interview with FightHub TV, WBA Featherweight titlist Leo Santa Cruz gave his take on Canelo vs Khan. Santa Cruz agreed, like most of us, that there are some uncertainties going in, but ultimately picked Canelo Alvarez as the victor. Too big, too strong,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 12, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
We all knew Eubank Jr vs Blackwell was pretty much 100% locked in, but just so you know, it’s now official. One thing you may have noticed is that the original March 5th date has been pushed back to the 26th. A bummer if you’re a diehard Chris Eubank Jr fan, I guess....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 12, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Kevin Mitchell, arguably one of Britian’s best Lightweight ‘Nearly-Men’ (if that’s a thing) has decided to hang his gloves up for good, calling it a day after a colorful, action-packed career. And who could argue with the Londoner’s decision? Mitchell, 31, who was...