by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 31, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
On July 12th, 2014, at the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Saul Alvarez found himself in a testing clash with Cuba’s highly regarded Erislandy Lara. After being out-boxed and falling behind on the cards in the first 4 or so rounds, Alvarez sensed urgency and began...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 31, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
Going into Saul Alvarez’s 44th fight, it seemed – on paper, at least – that he might have his work cut out against the hard-hitting, no-nonsense Alfredo Angulo. Events unfolded a little more differently, however, on March 8th, 2014. At the MGM Grand, Las Vegas,...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 31, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
In Hull, England, former soccer player Curtis Woodhouse defied the odds by capturing the British Junior Welterweight title against Darren Hamilton. Woodhouse put in a career-high performance in a bout that saw him go balls-to-the-wall with a skilled, awkward opponent....
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
The 31st May was a boxing extravaganza for fight fans across the globe, with a hefty number of big names either defending their world titles or working toward one. The stacked Carl Froch vs George Groves II card in Wembley, London, which included a knockout reel...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
On September 6th, 2014, Adrien Broner won a Unanimous Decision against Emmanuel Taylor in a fan-friendly bout that deviated from the pre-fight script. Despite being knocked down in the 12th round at the US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Taylor was a competitive and tough...
by Mark Phillips (Boxing Base) | Mar 30, 2015 | Boxing Results, Post Fight Analysis
On 30th December, 2014, Japanese talent Naoya Inoue blasted out long-reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight titlist Omar Narvaez. The young, highly aggressive Inoue – who likely has his extensive Amateur pedigree to thank – knocked down the 39-year-old Argentine twice in...
