by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 9, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Luis Ortiz Will Face Tony Thompson With Alexander Dimitrenko pulling out, Heavyweight bruiser Luis Ortiz will now be clashing with veteran Tony Thompson on March 5th. Is this a better or worse fight for our No.6-ranked Ortiz? Well, it’s hard to say – so keep it simple...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 9, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Canelo vs Khan Bigger Than Mayweather vs Pacquiao? Of course not! I was just amusing myself with that headline. But, if you ask Amir Khan, his upcoming May 7th clash with Canelo Alvarez is even bigger. Like, huge. “I believe this fight between Canelo and I is...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 3, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Gennady Golovkin Will Take on Dominic Wade in April If you thought Canelo vs Khan sounded like an intriguing mismatch, then be prepared to be totally bummed out about Gennady Golovkin’s next opponent, Dominic Wade. The fight will be televised on HBO on April 23rd at a...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 3, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Rematch Clause Thrown Into Canelo vs Khan Right now, with the news of Canelo vs Khan being made very fresh in my mind, I see no real reason as to why a rematch clause would exist in the contract. Interestingly, it was Canelo’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya, of Golden Boy...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Feb 3, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Yes, this is rather tasty boxing news for your ear holes on a Thursday morning, isn’t it? Amir Khan, after countless months of chasing Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao (and threatening to fight Kell Brook), will be facing none other than Canelo Alvarez on May 7th....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jan 20, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
With David Haye officially back on the Heavyweight scene after annihilating Mark de Mori at the weekend, the former champ has plenty of options available on British shores. Here’s Boxing Base’s Top 5 British opponents for the Hayemaker: 1. Tyson Fury (25-0, 18 KO) A...
