by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
When it comes to big fights being made, boxing fans are used to being hit by disappointment more than often. Cos’ generally, they either never come to fruition, or have to wait a hundred years – or what seems like – before they do. But with Scott Quigg vs Carl...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 27, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Ronda Rousey is the darling of UFC, which is, something like, another form of pugilism known as MMA. Mixed Martial Arts, or something like that, I believe. (Just a joke! No hate, MMA fans!). But now let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Rousey is accomplished and highly...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 26, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
This is a subject which will, and often does, divide opinion. So to remain as objective as possible, we’re going to forget all about ‘arguments’ and just concentrate on the numbers. Below are the Top 10 Hardest Punching Weight Divisions, reached by...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 26, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Manny Pacquiao, one of the modern era’s most exciting pugilists, will be fighting for the last time on April 9th. According to an ESPN report, Pacquiao will then immerse himself into politics in his native Philippines. The seven-weight world champ, who serves as a...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 23, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Andy Lee and Billy Joe Saunders’ latest press conference was supposed to revolve around the pair’s upcoming Manchester clash on December 19th. Until Gennady Golovkin’s name came up and changed the course of conversation, that is. “Yes, certainly,” said Lee when asked...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Oct 23, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Nathan Cleverly may have come up short on the cards against Andrzej Fonfara last Friday, but he made one hell of an impression on American audiences. The former WBO Light Heavyweight champ bagged some strong early rounds and never stopped firing in the action-packed...
