Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia stalls, Maxi Hughes explained
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis facing Ryan Garcia on Pay Per View seems an unlikely scenario, given how recent discussions went down. The undefeated stars are on course for a future fight. And fans got…
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‘Indisciplined’ Adrien Broner attacked, told to prove mental illness
By Phil D. Jay
Figueroa, who suffers from mental issues, accused Broner of looking for a way out of a troubled camp after withdrawing. Adrien Broner pullout “As we all know, my fight against that mf…
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Manny Pacquiao Jr suggests father’s final loss was down to injury
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao Jr. has suggested his father only lost to Yordenis Ugas due to problems with his legs during training camp. Advertisements The amateur star, who recently won the WBA title for…
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Gervonta Davis hasn’t sold 100k PPVs yet, says Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis is yet to sell 100,000 Pay Per Views in one event as a regular on the paid platform, according to promoter Oscar De La Hoya. De La Hoya, speaking as…
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USA move could backfire badly amid WBA “cash for rankings” row
By Phil D. Jay
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza announced plans to move headquarters to the USA from Panama. The trouble is they might not be welcome. The World Boxing Association is currently under review over allegations…
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Jake Paul rejects multiple replacement boxers, cancels MSG event
By Phil D. Jay
Jake Paul has turned down the chance to face a boxer on August 6 after receiving several offers from pugilists past and present. The YouTuber scrapped Hasim Rahman Jr. over a weight…
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Sylvester Stallone ignites Rocky vs Drago over ‘back-stab’ spin-off
By Phil D. Jay
Sylvester Stallone ignited a long-running Rocky vs Drago feud over the rights to a new franchise spin-off starring Dolph Lundgren. Rocky producer Irwin Winkler plans to create another series without Stallone’s involvement.…
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If Floyd Mayweather fights pro again, it has to be Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has 51-0 in his sights but is yet to reignite plans for a second fight with Manny Pacquiao. In 2020, Mayweather stated his intention to face Pacquiao again in the…
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Marquez airs ‘back to life’ fear after knocking Pacquiao unconscious
By Phil D. Jay
Juan Manuel Marquez has revealed his sense of fear in the immediate aftermath of rendering Manny Pacquiao unconscious. The Mexican legend was under the cosh when he pulled out an almighty bazooka…
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Hopeless McGregor option two after Mayweather vs Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is reportedly lining up further exhibitions, possibly against Floyd Mayweather, after facing off against a combat YouTuber in December. Conor McGregor and Mayweather are top of the list after both…
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‘Another fight possible’ amid Mayweather vs Pacquiao $200m claim
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is unsure of his next move amid Floyd Mayweather’s claims over $200 million in earnings pointed to a Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch. The Philippines hero is back in action this…
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Juan Manuel Marquez: YouTubers would get killed vs real boxers
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez snapped at the YouTube generation of boxers attempting to capitalize on Pay Per View sales. Advertisement Marquez, who famously knocked out Manny Pacquiao in 2012, was…
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Manny Pacquiao in Messi SOS as Floyd Mayweather links remain
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao hopes Argentina superstar Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona in the future as Floyd Mayweather links remain. The eight-weight world champion, who fights in a December exhibition, recently visited…
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Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia super-fight hits an early problem
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia look to be on a collision course for the end of 2022 after both verbally agreed to the fight. Garcia took care of Javier Fortuna on Saturday…
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Hasim Rahman Jr. reveals astonishing rule for Jake Paul sparring
By Phil D. Jay
Hasim Rahman Jr. revealed that opponent Jake Paul made a wild stipulation when they sparred each other in 2019. The heavyweight was 8-0 at the time. He got brought in by Paul…
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Manny Pacquiao and son expected to share December boxing bill
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and his boxer son Manny Pacquiao Jr. could make history and fight on the same bill in December. World Boxing News understands Pacquiao Jr. is a solid option…
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Sales of Jake Paul tickets appear alarming with three weeks left
By Phil D. Jay
The sales of Jake Paul tickets for his latest boxing match with Hasim Rahman Jr. appear alarming with three weeks until the first bell. Paul, attempting to headline on his own at…
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The shrewd but frustrating demise of Pacquiao vs Marquez V
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank failing to make Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez agree on Pacquiao vs Marquez V is still a sore point today. Looking back, WBN decided to analyze closely why Pacquiao…
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Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford: Undisputed hopes boosted for 2022
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence says an undisputed fight opposite Terence Crawford remains in the works for the next few months. World Boxing News reported earlier this week that Crawford’s future is still unclear after…
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Adrien Broner return is delayed again – but the work doesn’t stop
By Phil D. Jay
Adrien Broner’s expected return is off for another month as the four-weight world champion continues training. “The Problem” had a tentative date in the July schedule. However, an official announcement failed to…