Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Manny Pacquiao offer denied as Terence Crawford makes moves
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can reveal that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao never received an offer to fight WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford on BLK Prime. Crawford vs Pacquiao, a much-talked-about 147-pound clash for…
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Ex-Floyd Mayweather star in shock WBC shot, shades Paul vs Fury
By Phil D. Jay
Former Floyd Mayweather star Badou Jack has earned a shot cruiserweight world title shot on the undercard of Paul vs Fury next month. “The Ripper,” – an ex-super-middleweight and light-heavyweight world champion,…
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Manny Pacquiao told his days are numbered ahead of legal claim
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao once proclaimed his happiness at signing a deal with Paradigm Sports and Audie Attar. That dream is now a nightmare as Attar warned Pacquiao his days of ignoring his contract…
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A Complete History of Pound for Pound Boxing: 1970 – 2023
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News provides a complete history of the pound-for-pound number-one spot from 1970 to the present day. It’s a title revered among boxers worldwide. One of the major talking points in…
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Disaster for Adrien Broner as opponent makes disturbing admission
By Phil D. Jay
Adrien Broner faces another disaster in his career as his opponent for a return to action on BLK Prime PPV is losing interest in the fight. Ivan Redkach is ready to pull…
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The time has come to remove ‘influencer boxing’ from the spotlight
By Phil D. Jay
After last weekend’s ‘clown-fest,’ our sport needs to take a long, hard look at itself and drop influencer boxing like a bad habit. Major platforms are beginning to get the message. However,…
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Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia PPV on the verge of collapse
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will not be meeting this year if a deadline laid down by Oscar De La Hoya expires in the next 48 hours. The Golden Boy promoter stated…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao II: Welterweight title offer possible in 2023
By Phil D. Jay
A Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch would be considered for a vacant welterweight title once Errol Spence Jr. vacates the straps, World Boxing News understands. Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, who…
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Michael Buffer embarrassed on stage as DAZN report huge losses
By Phil D. Jay
Financial reports stating that DAZN has lost six billion dollars since its inception were written all over the face of legendary MC Michael Buffer on Friday. At a weigh-in, a “little person”…
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Davis-Garcia beating Mayweather vs Pacquiao PPV sales is nutso
By Phil D. Jay
Any suggestion Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia could sell anywhere near the figures generated by Mayweather vs Pacquiao is a nutso notion. And rightly so. Talk of the most significant United States…
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Gervonta Davis could be 31 and at welterweight in his next fight
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis is facing up to three years in prison and could be 31 years of age and a welterweight when he fights again. That’s the real situation standing in front of…
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Rocky to Creed: The Complete Rocky Balboa Story
By Phil D. Jay
For many, the story of [Robert] Rocky Balboa Sr. began in late 1975 with a victory in a converted church over fellow journeyman ‘Spider’ Rico. But if you look closer, the backstory…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II in Japan is a disaster
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather fighting Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster is being touted to take place in Japan this year. The speculation stems from Pacquiao signing a fight contract with…
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Boxing prodigy Vassilis Topalos,16, dies after catastrophic incident
By Phil D. Jay
Young boxing prodigy Vassilis Topalos – tipped to be a future professional world champion, died after a series of tragic circumstances left him in an intensive care unit. Topalos, just 16 years…
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Rival claims Gervonta Davis got knocked out in sparring
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis was knocked out in sparring by a super lightweight out of the top contenders, according to a rival who he’s already embroiled in a slanging match. Ivan Redkach remains relentless…
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Stunning development clears Gervonta Davis of harming family
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis is in the clear after an alleged victim in a domestic battery case brought over the holiday period retracted their accusations. “Tank” was smeared with “partner beater” allegations for the…
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Gervonta Davis airs real ‘reason’ for accusations, explains 911 call
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis aired his reasoning as to why he’s currently embroiled in another arrest and charge drama over his alleged domestic battery. The three-weight champion stands accused of threats to kill and…
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Terence Crawford after one P4P win in 8 years: ‘Admit I’m the best!’
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford has ordered the boxing world to admit he’s the best despite only one Pound for Pound win in eight years. “Bud” lies at number six on the World Boxing News…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua eyed for late 2023
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua has been pushed back before any real serious talks began, World Boxing News can reveal. The news comes as Wilder and his team proclaim to be in…
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Pacquiao wants Mayweather, urged to avoid Spence or Crawford
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s last conqueror has urged the Filipino superstar not to pursue fights with Errol Spence Jr. or Terence Crawford. In the week when Pacquiao turns 44, Yordenis Ugas told his former…