by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Sep 14, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Last weekend’s Golovkin vs Brook not only overachieved in terms of entertainment, but also revealed a great deal about both fighters and the current boxing climate. Here’s 5 big ones to mull over. 1. Golovkin vs Brook Exceeded Expectations Indeed, it did. Prior to...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 26, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
A mega fight with Gennady Golovkin may have dissipated, but life goes on for Chris Eubank Jr who has his next opponent in sight. The Brighton-based boxer will make the second defense of his British Middleweight title against unbeaten Tommy Langford on October 22nd at...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Aug 4, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
The clock is ticking. Kell Brook, BB’s No.1 Welterweight, will soon be facing Middleweight beast Gennady Golovkin on September 10th in what will be one of 2016’s most highly anticipated events. Golovkin, the current WBC, WBA and IBF champion, is considered to be...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jul 11, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
It came as quite a shock to fight fans when Welterweight elite Kell Brook recently announced he’ll be facing Middleweight destroyer Gennady Golovkin. With the pair officially set to rumble on September 10th at an agreed 160 pounds, it’s now time to stop fretting about...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 15, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares are set to do battle on September 24th at the Manchester Arena, England. The venue has become a boxing mecca for the city’s homegrown boxing heroes over the years – such as future Hall of Famer Ricky Hatton – and...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 18, 2016 | Boxing News & Opinions
Middleweight prospect Chris Eubank Jr has rebuilt his relationship with Matchroom Boxing and will be providing (probable) chief support on the June 25th Joshua vs Breazeale card. London’s O2 Arena, which also hosted Anthony Joshua’s April demolition of Charles Martin,...