by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 6, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
It came as a shock to most boxing fans when Mayweather vs Berto was officially announced earlier this week. But imagine what Amir Khan’s reaction must have been like… “Oh, fiddlesticks!” and “Ah, shucks” must have been spilling...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 5, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
You wouldn’t be wrong to place Luke Campbell among Britain’s top Lightweights. The Olympian showed his mettle and elite skills by taking out durable Tommy Coyle in 10 rounds, but Campbell isn’t at the top of the pile just yet. Boxing Base explores...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 5, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Deontay Wilder Targets the ‘Other’ Fury Before Deontay Wilder defends his WBC Heavyweight crown against Alexander Povetkin next year, the undefeated champ is looking to pick a challenger for September 26th. If you didn’t like the sound of Chris...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 5, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
News of this potential match-up seemed like some kind of bizarre PR stunt in its infancy, but believe us when we tell you Mayweather vs Berto is now official. Mayweather will be putting his WBA and WBC Welterweight titles on the line against Andre Berto. And get this,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 4, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
It looked like Sergio Mora and Daniel Jacobs were going to produce a barn-burner on the Garcia vs Malignaggi card last weekend. The 34-year-old Mora, who was tipped as a big underdog in this fight, raised eyebrows in just the 1st round. Mora was dropped to the canvas...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 4, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
British Lightweight Anthony Crolla is likely set to face Darleys Perez on November 21st in a Manchester rematch. If you like the sound of that, you might also be pleased to hear Scott Quigg could be stepping up in opposition by facing former pound for pounder Nonito...
