Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Manny Pacquiao met by VADA drug testers upon US arrival following row
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao underwent his first VADA test this week as he embarked on the Los Angeles leg of his training camp for Errol Spence Jr. Linking up with Freddie Roach,…
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Manny Pacquiao pays tribute as breakthrough foe Lehlo Ledwaba, 49, dies
By Phil D. Jay
A little-known Manny Pacquiao stepped in at late notice in 2001 to face reigning IBF super-bantamweight champion Lehlo Ledwaba. That night was historic. Pacquaio scored a sixth-round stoppage in a breakthrough victory…
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Nonito Donaire wants Manny Pacquiao MP President “taken out of boxing”
By Phil D. Jay
Nonito Donaire called for the removal of Sean Gibbons, the President of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, for his recent behavior towards fighters. Citing statements made against Naoya Inoue, Donaire wants Gibbons – or…
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Massively out of shape Riddick Bowe in return at 53, somebody stop him
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing continues its journey into ridicule as opportunist promoters grasp onto former heavyweight champions like Riddick Bowe to make a fast buck. At 53 and massively out of shape, “Big Daddy’ will…
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Floyd Mayweather given serious grounds to face Manny Pacquiao again
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has given old rival Floyd Mayweather the perfect opportunity to come out of retirement, train properly and face him in a rematch. The Filipino Senator launched a scathing attack on…
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A Floyd Mayweather apology: Manny Pacquiao can equal champs beaten
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has the opportunity to equal a vast Floyd Mayweather record when the Filipino superstar battles Errol Spence Jr. Back in 2020, following up on Mayweather’s past admission that Pacquiao would…
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Manny Pacquiao world title missing as Errol Spence tickets go on sale
By Phil D. Jay
An official announcement for Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. was missing a vital part of the puzzle when revealed to World Boxing News on Thursday. The consensus was that Pacquiao would…
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Furor at Gervonta Davis 140 “title” PPV despite Josh Taylor “undisputed”
By Phil D. Jay
Confusion reigns once again this week as one of the biggest draws in boxing, Gervonta Davis, apparently aims to become a three-weight world champion. Davis faces Mario Barrios for the secondary version…
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Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz PPV opens up for WBC #1 heavyweight spot
By Phil D. Jay
A fight between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Luis Ortiz is gathering pace after Deontay Wilder secured his trilogy fight with heavyweight rival Tyson Fury. As WBN first reported, Ruiz and Wilder, are…
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Terence Crawford out in the cold without Manny Pacquiao or Errol Spence
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford has already faced questions over his opponent list over recent years. Now, the American is left out in the wilderness as Manny Pacquiao faces Errol Spence Jr. “Bud” is the…
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WBA bamboozle yet again with hideous heavyweight eliminator sanction
By Phil D. Jay
A quick look through the confirmed undercard for Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr. brought about a startling heavyweight discovery this week. There seems to be a WBA heavyweight eliminator just two…
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Fears Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III presser will rival Lewis-Tyson brawl
By Phil D. Jay
Sixteen months of bad blood, conspiracy theories, cheating accusations, arbitration rulings, and failed undisputed negotiations will be spilled as Tyson Fury, and Deontay Wilder go head-to-head in Los Angeles this Tuesday. It’s…
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Manny Pacquiao hints three world titles will be on the line for Errol Spence
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has hinted that he will get reinstated as WBA “super” welterweight champion by stating “a lot of world titles” will be on the line versus Errol Spence. Firstly, as WBN…
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Following Mayweather, boxing hits rock bottom with 65lb NBA star beating
By Phil D. Jay
The main event got roundly criticized at the weigh-in for allowing a 65-pound weight advantage, thirty pounds worse than the Mayweather exhibition. Odom towered over the punier Carter, who had zero muscle…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence VADA testing enrollment row escalates
By Phil D. Jay
A stunning row that erupted over the involvement of VADA testing for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence clash has rumbled on another day. As WBN reported yesterday, Pacquiao’s advisor and MP…
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Drama erupts over Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence VADA testing claim
By Phil D. Jay
A VADA testing claim erupted a war of words this week over the forthcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence welterweight unification. Victor Conte, a controversial figure in the world of sports, made…
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Mike Tyson wants Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao in rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Former unified heavyweight champion “Iron” Mike Tyson wants Floyd Mayweather to stop engaging in exhibitions and train appropriately for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. “The Baddest Man on the Planet” – who…
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Pacquiao vs Spence: WWE SummerSlam bid to ease fears over date clash
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. remains on course to take place on August 21, as of now, despite the WWE announcing its major summer event on the same date. Some raised…
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Ex-champ dropped from Floyd Mayweather bill for steroids issues denial
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Jean Pascal admitted he’s “shocked and embarrassed” by what transpired to push him off this weekend’s Floyd Mayweather exhibition. Opponent Badou Jack has to find a new foe at…
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Opinion: Yordenis Ugas treatment over Manny Pacquiao shamefully wrong
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao will be reinstated as WBA “super” welterweight champion in the coming days in a move first reported by WBN. But the man who loses out, Yordenis Ugas, has been treated…