by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
The Khan vs Algieri match up has been shunned by fight fans ever since its inception. No one denies the talent of Britain’s Khan, but this fight is, at least on paper, one-sided. That doesn’t mean Amir Khan is looking past Chris Algieri, the 31-year-old...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 28, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Sometimes Jermain Taylor’s ‘alleged’ forays outside of the ring seem to overshadow his achievements inside. Which is a real shame considering his successful comeback against Sam Soliman in October, 2014. Back in March, Taylor was placed into...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 25, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
As most fight fans are now aware, ESPN’s Friday Fight Nights will soon be coming to an end. It’s been a great run, which has long provided the US with pre-weekend pugilism. Friday Fight Nights, we now mourn you… Mourning over, we can now look forward...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 12, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
It’s a little harsh to say Mayweather vs Pacquiao was responsible for breaking boxing’s legs recently. But granted, it didn’t do it any favors either. Luckily Alvarez vs Kirkland satisfied the blood lust of any fight fans who were still...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 4, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
Just hours after his mega fight on May 2nd, Manny Pacquiao revealed he fought with an injured right shoulder. According to the Filipino icon, it was a pre-existing injury which had cropped up during training and interfered with his regime for 2 weeks. It then...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Apr 30, 2015 | Boxing News & Opinions
BoxingBase.com are proud and thrilled to reveal we’ll be covering Mayweather vs Pacquiao live from the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas! Never have we witnessed such buzz, anticipation, and excitement surrounding a fight. This is truly a spectacle only the sport of...
