Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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ESPN host ridiculed about boxing knowledge is 100% correct on Jake Paul
By Phil D. Jay
ESPN Sports host Stephen A. Smith has taken his fair share of boxing criticism, but nobody cannot dispute his views on YouTuber Jake Paul. Smith, who once tried his hand at commentating…
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Canelo Alvarez snubs Don King offer to attend WBC cruiserweight title bout
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing’s number one star Canelo Alvarez has exclusively told World Boxing News he will not be taking up Don King’s offer to attend a cruiserweight title fight. King had outlined that the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Canelo airs cruiserweight uncertainty, will wait until January
By Phil D. Jay
Canelo Alvarez is not planning to move up to cruiserweight just yet and will wait until January to decide his next move for 2022. The Mexican superstar, who was recently named WBN…
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Deontay Wilder on standby for unexpected WBC heavyweight title shot
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder looks primed for an unexpected shot at regaining the WBC heavyweight title after losing his two previous attempts. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ failed to dethrone current ruler Tyson Fury in February…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gilberto Ramirez talks Floyd Mayweather 50-0 record bid
By Phil D. Jay
This week, light heavyweight star Gilberto Ramirez spoke exclusively to World Boxing News about his Floyd Mayweather plan. Ramirez opened up ahead of his clash with Yunieski Gonzalez in Texas. ‘Zurdo’ aims…
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‘Gun-shy AJ only beat me because I didn’t do my part’ – Andy Ruiz Jr.
By Phil D. Jay
Anthony Joshua only defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. because the latter didn’t train and was in no shape to compete in Saudi Arabia. That’s the view on the former heavyweight champion who surrendered…
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Canelo Alvarez on course to exceed Floyd Mayweather career statistics
By Phil D. Jay
At the age of 31, Canelo Alvarez has the time and credentials to outweigh the career statistics of former opponent Floyd Mayweather. Looking at how the pair fared during their respective tenures,…
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Double denial issued after ‘inaccurate’ Gervonta Davis PPV sales report
By Phil D. Jay
Showtime and Leonard Ellerbe issued denials as a claim published on social media purporting to the recent Gervonta Davis Pay Per View sales. A fan stated ’a reputable source’ had told him…
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Oscar De La Hoya in 2018: ‘Pay Per View is dead’ – 2021 fully resurrected
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya took to the stage in 2018 after signing a deal with streaming service DAZN – what the Golden Boy boss said stunned the audience. “I’ve been all over…
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Yordenis Ugas given ‘a disgrace’ as reward for defeating Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Yordenis Ugas branded the decision to force him into a WBA tournament after defeating Manny Pacquiao as “a disgrace” this week. On the eve of the World Boxing Association’s ratification that the…
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Gervonta Davis closes on George Kambosos Jr. as WBA belts decrease
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis remains on a firm path to facing George Kambosos Jr., as World Boxing News confirmed following his victory over Isaac Cruz. With the win, Davis kept a grip on his…
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World’s Strongest Man hit Teofimo Lopez weeks before breathing problems
By Phil D. Jay
Speculation has begun regarding a punch exchange with World’s Strongest Man Thor Bjornsson that may have impacted an injury to Teofimo Lopez. ‘The Takeover’ shared solar plexus blows with Bjornsson, a former…
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Terence Crawford awaits outcome as WBA prepare to rule on Errol Spence
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford will find out soon if there’s a chance he can face Errol Spence Jr. next as the WBA prepares a ruling on a unification. Yordenis Ugas, the WBA ruler, has…
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Alternative theory emerges despite Tommy Fury ‘pulling out with injury’
By Phil D. Jay
An alternative theory has arisen despite news filtering out on Monday that Tommy Fury has pulled out of his fight with Jake Paul injured. Showtime will release further information on the fact…
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Garcia accuses Mayweather as ‘Tank’ Davis threatens Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Gervonta Davis threatened to fill in Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya after both expressed their thoughts on his latest performance against Isaac Cruz. ‘Tank’ put on a solid defensive display…
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George Kambosos Jr. vs Gervonta Davis order part of WBA title cull
By Phil D. Jay
As part of their plans to cut title belts, the World Boxing Association has to order George Kambosos Jr. vs. Gervonta Davis in the coming months. World Boxing News has well-documented the…
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No complaints from Deontay Wilder this time, just steely determination
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder has vowed to get back in the ring once he’s fully recovered from a hand injury and says he’s got no complaints about his defeat to Tyson Fury. After their…
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EXCLUSIVE: Dropped twice, heavyweight Mihai Nistor learns opponent tested positive
By Phil D. Jay
Shock hit the heavyweight ranks earlier this year when Mihai Nistor, the man who has defeated Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and Otto Wallin, got dropped twice by Colby Madison. The event made…
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Amir Khan, Kell Brook desperately up beef to gain support for bygone PPV
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champions Amir Khan and Kell Brook went all-in on Monday with hate as the order of the day for their belated United Kingdom Pay Per View. Despite significant disgruntlement from…
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Deontay Wilder doesn’t need warm-up before Andy Ruiz Jr. Pay Per View
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder was in good enough form against Tyson Fury last month to go straight into a high-profile Pay Per View with Andy Ruiz Jr. That’s the view in the aftermath of…