by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 13, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
No surprises were in store for spectators attending last night’s Lara vs Rodriguez card at the UIC Pavilion, Chicago. At least for the headlining and chief support big names. The event exceeded that of last Friday’s Guerrero vs Martinez card but, due to...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 7, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Cotto vs Geale was over quicker than expected at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn. Or was it? The reigning WBC Middleweight champ looked solid, technically the better man, and of course, the more powerful. At the 1:28 mark, Cotto (40-4, 33 KO) stopped Geale, the end...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 6, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Tonight at the Barclays Center, there was nothing spectacular about Welterweight headliner Guerrero vs Martinez. In fairness, fight fans weren’t expecting too much from this match-up, so let’s not rip into the fighters too much. Robert Guerrero had a slow...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 1, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Selby vs Gradovich was one heck of a tough fight on paper, and certainly lived up to the hype after the first bell. Featuring on the Brook vs Gavin card, this was an action-packed support act instantly welcomed by fight fans at the O2 Arena, London. 28-year-old Selby...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Jun 1, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Going into the 10th round, no one would be criticized for believing Kevin Mitchell held a considerable lead over Jorge Linares. Our feeling was the same. Mitchell’s smarts, patience, effective arsenal – and a 5th round knockdown – gave him an 88-82...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | May 31, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Providing chief support to Brook vs Gavin, Joshua vs Johnson was an abrupt and brutal affair. Make no mistake, Joshua is the real deal, and fellow Brits Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury and David Price should stay well away from this cat. Joshua’s got exceptional...
