Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Deontay Wilder gave Tyson Fury 80 million reasons not to fight AJ
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder pursued arch-nemesis Tyson Fury to the fullest to secure what could be his final opportunity at a heavyweight title. The American, who reigned for five years as WBC ruler in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sports Management group drop Triller ‘effective immediately’
By Phil D. Jay
On Monday night, World Boxing News received information that a prominent sports management group had severed ties with Triller. EAG Sports Management, who represents Tyron Woodley, several NFL stars, and other clients,…
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Opinion: Nobody involved cared enough about Evander Holyfield
By Phil D. Jay
Evander Holyfield took to the ring on Saturday night at the age of 58. Most people with a conscience knew it wouldn’t end well. Those involved should hang their heads in shame.…
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Sad event shames boxing as aged heavyweight legend falls in seconds
By Phil D. Jay
Triller believes they smashed it when it comes to putting on another event that featured an old heavyweight legend in the main event. Sadly, it was far from that. Viewing was car…
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Reports Barack Obama will follow Donald Trump to boxing bout rubbished
By Phil D. Jay
Unfathomable reports the former United States President Barack Obama would follow Donald Trump into boxing are ‘inaccurate – says the Obama Foundation. After Trump agreed to commentary duties at Saturday’s shocking clash…
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Oscar Valdez wins, loses on the same night, the damage had been done
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar Valdez retained his WBC super-featherweight title in the most controversial circumstances possible. The damage, sadly for him, had already been done. Robson Conceicao turned up for the fight of his life…
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Evander Holyfield cleared for pro fight as VADA outline brain bleed dangers
By Phil D. Jay
Evander Holyfield got the all-clear to participate in a professional boxing match at the age of 58, at the same time VADA outlined the dangers. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency confirmed what World…
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Evander Holyfield fighting at 58 was bad, Donald Trump says hold my beer
By Phil D. Jay
Just when you thought Evander Holyfield fighting at 58 was bad enough and wondered which direction boxing is heading, Donald Trump entered the building. WBN has covered that Holyfield shipping any punches…
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Rule of Six? – Eddie Hearn now calling WBA Regular and IBO ‘world titles’
By Phil D. Jay
There was a time when Eddie Hearn was indifferent over the status of a WBA regular champion and completely disregarded the IBO titles. Not anymore. Gone are the days when an Anthony…
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“MANNY PACQUIAO HAS NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BAD ON PAY PER VIEW”
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News gained a reaction to rumblings that Manny Pacquiao losing to Yordenis Ugas did low Pay Per View numbers for the legend’s last fight. Pacquiao took the eighth defeat of…
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There’s a reason positive comments on Holyfield vs. Belfort are hard to find
By Phil D. Jay
Evander Holyfield facing Vitor Belfort on September 11th is a fight that divides the sport and puts into question its integrity. The fact Triller knew Holyfield wouldn’t get sanctioned in California and…
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EVANDER HOLYFIELD IS 58, AT WHAT AGE DOES BOXING SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?
By Phil D. Jay
Evander Holyfield has reportedly agreed to step in and fight Vitor Belfort on September 11, subject to paperwork issues for a scheduled exhibition clash. Event organizers Triller are preparing to wheel out…
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Oscar Valdez reputation battered as Robson Conceicao has huge decision
By Phil D. Jay
After a failed drug test mismanaged by authorities ahead of a WBC title defense, Oscar Valdez faces a cloud hanging over him for the rest of his career. Valdez was handed twelve…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: FIVE DIVISIONS, 15 WORLD TITLES, 26-STRAIGHT TITLE BOUT WINS
By Phil D. Jay
“The Best Ever” made his journey from disappointed Olympian to professional look easy, and it wasn’t long before he was mixing it with the big boys. 1998 saw Mayweather’s sternest test of…
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World Boxing Association belts keep dropping as rankings shake-up begins
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Association chiefs continued to reduce boxing belts and promised a shake-up of the rankings, something WBN has insisted is needed badly. World Boxing News declassified the WBA earlier this year.…
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LAST “REAL” FLOYD MAYWEATHER OPPONENT MAKES MANNY PACQUIAO FIGHT CLAIM
By Phil D. Jay
The last fighter to share the ring with Floyd Mayweather in a complete professional capacity claims he’s in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao next. A former WBC welterweight champion and top contender,…
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WBC “investigating” Oscar Valdez amidst Canelo, Andy Ruiz Jr. hysteria
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar Valdez tested positive for a banned substance, having shared camp with Canelo Alvarez and ex-heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. The World Boxing Council has released a statement on Valdez following an…
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Carnage as boxing ring astonishingly collapses during heavyweight fight
By Phil D. Jay
Two heavyweight fighters caused a massive stir in Mexico over the weekend as the boxing ring collapsed under their feet while they traded blows. Eric Molina, a former world heavyweight title challenger,…
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“I don’t feel Manny Pacquiao beat me, he defeated me” – Keith Thurman
By Phil D. Jay
Keith Thurman opened up on regrets over his loss to Manny Pacquiao as the American welterweight plots a return to the sport’s summit. Once a long-reigning champion at 147, that ended when…
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Mandatory order may scupper Yordenis Ugas vs Manny Pacquiao rematch
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News understands that a Yordenis Ugas vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch is not as straightforward as first expected. Upon defeating the Filipino legends, Cuba’s Ugas offered to give Pacquiao a second…