Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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‘Stop driving!’ Errol Spence Jr in third car crash, 14-year-old at fault
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence Jr. reported a third car crash in as many years as the pound-for-pound star got hit by a 14-year-old driver. According to reports and Spence, the teenager ran a red…
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‘I want to cry!’ Manny Pacquiao teases return as win divides opinion
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao divided opinion with a dominant triumph against a combat YouTuber in his first fight since 2021. Pacquiao, who lost out on a bid to become Filipino President during…
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Exclusive: A fight with Manny Pacquiao was in GGG’s career plan
By Phil D. Jay
Former Pound for Pound king Gennadiy Golovkin longed for fights with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during the height of his powers. As WBN reported on many occasions, GGG was up for…
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Floyd Mayweather vs GGG at 154, the super-fight that got away
By Phil D. Jay
Former Pound for Pound king Gennadiy Golovkin was focused on landing one big fish before he retired. It wasn’t Mexican rival Canelo Alvarez but Floyd Mayweather. Previously, GGG expressed his desire to…
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Exclusive: Manny Pacquiao vs Nedal Hussein II possible after talks
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao and Nedal Hussein could share the ring again after the pair went face-to-face to discuss a cheating storm. Their original bout in 2000, sanctioned by the World Boxing Council, is…
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Carlos Padilla statement fails to excuse Manny Pacquiao cheating
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News received a response from the family of Carlos Padilla over the controversy surrounding a Manny Pacquiao victory in 2000. Padilla’s daughter Suzy wrote a heartfelt note “to the boxing…
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Exclusive: Nedal Hussein scolds WBC after Manny Pacquiao storm
By Phil D. Jay
Boxer Nedal Hussein believes the World Boxing Council has been dropping in stature for years after a cheat storm erupted over his loss to Manny Pacquiao. Referee Carlos Padilla admitted to prolonging…
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WBC Manny Pacquiao cheat ref interview ‘crammed with gems’
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council had privatized a video that shows referee Carlos Padilla Jr. admitting cheating in a Manny Pacquiao fight. The video has since been restored with a disclaimer. Nedal Hussein…
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World Exclusive: Nedal Hussein talks Manny Pacquiao cheat storm
By Phil D. Jay
Former boxing champion Nedal Hussein spoke to World Boxing News this week after a storm erupted over his fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2000. Referee Carlos Padilla Jr. admitted in a WBC…
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World Exclusive: Deontay Wilder wants Anthony Joshua fight next
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder is willing to sign a fight deal to face Anthony Joshua next after co-manager Shelly Finkel revealed the news in a world exclusive to WBN. Wilder, who has a mandatory…
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Ref admits cheating TWICE for Manny Pacquiao in WBC interview
By Phil D. Jay
Carlos Padilla Jr. is in the eye of a storm after laughing about helping Manny Pacquiao to cheat his way to victory against Nedal Hussien in 2000. Padilla, who like Pacquiao is…
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Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis braced for agonizing split
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather is set to lose Gervonta Davis before the lightweight star competes in the most significant event of his career. Davis has sent out cryptic messages for some time about his…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez V: The fight ‘too huge not to happen’ – didn’t
By Phil D. Jay
A fifth Pacquiao vs Marquez clash remained in the headlines for years. Ultimately, it never took place despite promises. Juan Manuel Marquez told arch-rival Manny Pacquiao the fifth installment of their saga…
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Floyd Mayweather, Golden Boy and a 54-0 retirement conspiracy
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather might not be holding the 50-0 record in retirement if the boxer who overtook him hadn’t made an astonishing u-turn. Eyebrow-raising accusations were aimed at Mayweather over the retirement and…
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WBA welterweight semi-final ends Spence vs Crawford for a year
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Association chiefs green-lit a welterweight semi-final to crown one sole champion in the 147-pound division. After Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford fell apart due to the latter accepting an upfront…
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13 Reasons Why Terence Crawford is far from P4P number one
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford is an exceptional fighter and could be the top dog in the whole sport. However, his resume doesn’t live up to the position. Crawford has proven too much for every…
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Angry Sylvester Stallone feels cheated out $1.5 billion Rocky profits
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing icon Sylvester Stallone remains angry at the fact he was ousted from the royalties for his beloved Rocky franchise. Stallone is disappointed that he cannot leave his children a percentage of…
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How much jail time does Gervonta Davis face in February?
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis has a lengthy jail term hanging over him as an anticipated clash with Ryan Garcia remains in the balance. Davis agreed to battle Garcia in a blockbuster battle this coming…
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Adrien Broner ordered to shut down explicit channel after new deal
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing star Adrien Broner no longer produces explicit content after signing a new Pay Per View deal with Black Prime. After launching the channel earlier this year, Broner had been getting busy…
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Gervonta Davis needs Floyd Mayweather jail pass for Vegas PPV
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis set up a fight with Ryan Garcia this week, knowing that he may be in jail on the potential date networks want to stage the Pay Per View. “Tank” signed…