Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Despite Manny Pacquiao gift, Tim Bradley blasts Taylor vs Catterall cards
By Phil D. Jay
Timothy Bradley has questioned the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall fight scorecards despite getting a gift of his own against Manny Pacquiao. Despite losing ten rounds against Pacquiao in June 2012, Bradley…
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Floyd Mayweather proclaims ‘I changed the whole dynamic’ of fighter pay
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather proclaims he changed the whole dynamic of fighter pay as the boxing legend continues to bank the big bucks. ‘Money’ earned over one billion dollars in the final five years…
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The biggest robbery in British boxing history as Jack Catterall is mugged
By Phil D. Jay
Josh Taylor amazingly kept hold of his titles against Jack Catterall with the worst robbery decision in the history of British boxing. Here’s how the article was supposed to read and was…
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Fact Check: Are ‘war photos’ of Vitali Klitschko with guns and bombs real?
By Phil D. Jay
Photographs of Vitali Klitschko in army fatigues holding guns in a war scenario are not new despite going viral. Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko has promised to fight Russian forces if he…
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‘I didn’t lose to Manny Pacquiao, it was a split decision’ – Keith Thurman
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight star Keith Thurman reflects on his defeat to Manny Pacquiao in 2019 says he doesn’t believe he lost the fight. Former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman is adamant he remains undefeated…
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Off the rails Adrien Broner in bad shape days after Super Bowl drug fumble
By Phil D. Jay
As World Boxing News reported last week, multi-weight world champion Adrien Broner won’t be back in the ring anytime soon. ‘The Problem’ looked far from fighting shape this week when sharing a…
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Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz Jr. PPV interest spikes despite stagnation
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News updated regarding Deontay Wilder vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. recently to see a massive spike in interest for the potential Pay Per View. As WBN first reported, Premier Boxing Champions…
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Floyd Mayweather above Manny Pacquiao on Ring Magazine all-time list
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather appears above fellow boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on a Ring Magazine Rankings list of the greatest pugilists. Through writer Cliff Rold, Ring Magazine compiled a comprehensive list of the top…
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Yordenis Ugas responds to unwarranted Manny Pacquiao victory criticism
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas felt compelled to respond when trolls belittled his victory over boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. Ugas scored a decision win against the eight-weight ruler last year, ending the career…
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What if Mike Tyson fought Deontay Wilder in his prime?
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing is enduring a strange period at present. However, fantasy match-ups keep the fans longing for fights that might have been like Mike Tyson vs. Deontay Wilder. Two of the most concussive…
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Pay Per View organizers called ‘bloodsuckers’ for $75 Thurman vs Barrios
By Phil D. Jay
Pay Per View organizers of the welterweight clash between Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios took a battering from a former champion and a well-known trainer. Ishe Smith, the ex-super-welterweight world titleholder, went…
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Devin Haney to George Kambosos Jr: I’m ready to fight in Australia!
By Phil D. Jay
Devin Haney says an undisputed lightweight title clash is in the hands of George Kambosos Jr. after the American stated he’s on board. The WBC champion wants a shot at the WBO,…
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Keith Thurman gunning for world champs after first win in over three years
By Phil D. Jay
Former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman is back in contention for huge fights at 147 after dominating Mario Barrios. Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous…
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Terence Crawford, the final contract and a Floyd Mayweather PPV deal
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford’s promotional future remains under a cloud after the two-weight pound-for-pound star decided to leave Top Rank and Bob Arum. Launching legal action against ‘racial bias,’ Crawford went alone and is…
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New month, same WBA Heavyweight Rankings problems
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Association Ratings for January unveiled a similar story as unfathomable heavyweight places leave significant head-scratching. It’s never transparent when the WBA announces the top division rankings. There are always more…
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World Boxing Council split pursuit worth $16.6m or $20.7m to Dillian Whyte
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can reveal Dillian Whyte’s purse bid pursuit of the usual World Boxing Council split is worth another $9 million to the Briton. Should Whyte successfully win his case to…
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Gervonta Davis should be pound for pound top ten – Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis sitting outside of the pound-for-pound top ten is a travesty to the sport, according to legend and ‘Tank’ mentor Floyd Mayweather. Three-weight titleholder Davis is currently at number twelve on…
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Felix Verdejo and Viviane Obenauf: Boxing and heinous murder
By Phil D. Jay
Two very talented world championship level boxers, Felix Verdejo and Viviane Obenauf, face years in prison for two heinous murders. Both stand accused of killing their partners in a manner unimaginable to…
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George Kambosos to Ryan Garcia: Don’t injure yourself shadow boxing!
By Phil D. Jay
Lightweight ruler George Kambosos Jr. got into it with top contender Ryan Garcia as reports of a fight between the pair fade into the background. The Greek-Australian star is on the lookout…
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Faux boxer Jake Paul, ranked 671 worldwide, eyes world title in five fights
By Phil D. Jay
YouTuber Jake Paul has made unbelievable statements during his venture into hoodwinking fans to think he’s a boxer. This latest one takes the biscuit. The vlogger, who is 5-0 against predominantly wrestlers…