by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 19, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
WBO Lightweight champ Terry Flanagan will be taking on challenger Diego Magdaleno on October 10th at the Manchester Arena, England. Flanagan (28-0, 11 KO) captured the strap in July against Jose Zepeda, though under unsatisfying circumstances. Flanagan was outshining...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 19, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Deontay Wilder will be making the second defense of his WBC Heavyweight crown on September 26th, but the match-up won’t be igniting much enthusiasm. The undefeated 6′ 7″ fighter will be taking on Johann Duhaupas at the Legacy Arena in Wilder’s...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 14, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Ahead of Miguel Cotto’s November 21st showdown with Canelo Alvarez, he has promised to deliver a true tear up for fight fans at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas. Though Cotto’s WBC Middleweight strap will be on the line, it’s not yet crystal...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 13, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Cotto vs Canelo is officially on, folks! Negotiations are completely wrapped up, meaning both stars will be locking horns – and likely doing some serious damage – come November 21st. Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Events Center will host the event, which we...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 13, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Tony Brady, Andre Berto’s usual strength and conditioning coach, will be taking a backseat during Berto’s training camp. The biggest fight of the former champ’s career may be just weeks away, but Berto and trainer Virgil Hunter weren’t afraid...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 13, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Lee-Saunders Nudged to October It was hotly contested and highly anticipated, but fight fans will now have to wait a little longer for Lee-Saunders. The September 19th bout, which was set to unfold in Limerick, Ireland, has been moved to October 10th at the Manchester...
