by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 29, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Adrien Broner Back in October If you’re a fan of Adrien Broner, you’ll be glad to hear he’ll be returning to the ring on October 3rd. At the U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, the three-weight champion will be chasing another: the vacant WBA Junior...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
With Floyd Mayweather about to exit the sport – quite likely for good – his throne will become vacant for others to fill. But what does it take to become seated on that ‘throne’ exactly? Elite boxing ability? Great commercial appeal? Arguably a...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
This weekend, Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares will be going to war in a scheduled 12-rounder at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. No world title will be on the line, but the stakes are very high for this one. Both fighters have a lot to prove, with the winner likely to...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Whyte vs Guinn Inked for Joshua vs Cornish Card Dillian Whyte will square off against Dominick Guinn on September 12th. If you’re a fan of alphabet titles, it’s the WBC International Silver Heavyweight variety on the line. Who is Guinn (35-10-1, 24 KO),...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 27, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Ahead of Deontay Wilder vs Johann Duhaupas, we’re all thinking the same thing: ‘In comes another unworthy challenger and down he will go. Hard.’ But that’s not how ex-Wilder victim, Malik Scott, perceives the match-up. Scott, who was floored in...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 27, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
It’s not a fact per se, but let’s face it: the guy is probably right. Oscar De La Hoya, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, is continuing to express his disgust over Mayweather-Pacquiao. Like many of us, De La Hoya feels the supposed ‘Fight of the...
