Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Manny Pacquiao still longs for the bright lights of Las Vegas one more time
By Phil D. Jay
The hope Manny Pacquiao could fight in Las Vegas one more time is now back on the agenda after confirmation of the boxing legend’s next event stalled. Media reports that a world…
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Eddie Hearn clinging to AJ fight hope as Tyson Fury ship readies to sail
By Phil D. Jay
Eddie Hearn is scrambling to get a deal over the line as Tyson Fury threatens to walk away from Anthony Joshua after months of failed talks. The Matchroom boss has been highly…
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Floyd Mayweather confirms he will rejoin the freak show era of boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has ratified that plans are afoot to reignite his return to boxing in the coming weeks. Mayweather will reopen discussions with a talentless YouTuber to make as…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury ’emotionally good’ despite doubts over AJ fight
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer Jorge Capetillo, the man credited with saving the Tyson Fury undefeated record, has updated WBN on the WBC heavyweight champion’s progress. Fury is currently in the Top Rank Gym located in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Stop the rumors! Deontay Wilder is not retiring anytime soon
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can confirm that reaching a report that Deontay Wilder will retire from the sport if he fails to land a third fight with Tyson Fury is untrue. WBN contacted…
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Juan Manuel Marquez comeback opens Manny Pacquiao door for fifth fight
By Phil D. Jay
Juan Manuel Marquez has links to a comeback against Miguel Cotto over the summer, and this will no doubt have filtered through to long-time rival Manny Pacquiao. The Mexican is reportedly in…
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There’s no reason Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua shouldn’t be in the UK
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua could happen soon if you believe one side of the argument. An announcement may even occur as early as next week. Firstly, what has the hold-up been?…
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Oscar De La Hoya goes full Raging Bull on Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya has channeled Robert De Niro playing the infamous Jake LaMotta in his latest retort to former opponent Manny Pacquiao. The ‘Pacman’ responded to De La Hoya recently announcing…
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Will Manny Pacquiao beat Keith Thurman to the punch again?
By Phil D. Jay
WBN reported this week that Keith Thurman vs. Terence Crawford in a welterweight blockbuster was possible. Then ex-foe Manny Pacquiao happened. ESPN broke Pacquiao and Crawford’s news, potentially agreeing on a June…
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Terence Crawford linked to Keith Thurman following social media battering
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight champion Terence Crawford made comments on a recent radio appearance that the American has since defended rigorously. Following criticism of his notion that Canelo Alvarez may be ducking certain fighters, Crawford…
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Deontay Wilder vs. Dillian Whyte possible next for WBC Diamond Belt
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder’s long-awaited return to the ring may now be set in stone after Dillian Whyte “flattened” Alexander Povetkin in the so-called ‘Rumble on the Rock.’ Whyte took out a glazed-eyed Povetkin…
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Andy Ruiz Jr. re-dedicates himself, ready to earn Deontay Wilder fight
By Phil D. Jay
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. is back in action on May 1st and could be just one step away from a money-spinning Deontay Wilder fight. As WBN first reported, Premier Boxing…
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Mike Tyson believes Canelo Alvarez can become heavyweight champion
By Phil D. Jay
It’s a subject WBN has brought up before and one boxing legend Mike Tyson has addressed. Whether we will see Canelo Alvarez eventually fight at heavyweight. Firstly, Mike thinks Canelo will campaign…
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The heavyweight division needs the return of Deontay Wilder
By Phil D. Jay
The heavyweight division needs Deontay Wilder back as all the recent talk is regarding an undisputed title clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Wilder, pre-Fury defeat, was undoubtedly the most exciting…
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‘Super-spreader’ outrage at 60,000 capacity Canelo plan during pandemic
By Phil D. Jay
Exasperation is the only word to describe plans to stage a Canelo Alvarez fight in Texas with 60,000 fans present during an ongoing and harrowing pandemic. Canelo’s fight with Billy Joe Saunders…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-champ blasts Deontay Wilder, talks WBA rankings mess
By Phil D. Jay
A man who did what many have failed to do in their career believes Deontay Wilder has been found out and outed as laying blame everywhere but at his door. Lucas Browne,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Thurman talks Manny Pacquiao opponent, ring return
By Phil D. Jay
One-time world welterweight champion Keith Thurman can’t wait to get back in the ring following the first defeat of his career at the hands of Manny Pacquiao. Thurman lost his impressive 29-0…
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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Thurman says Manny Pacquiao ‘hands felt like cement’
By Phil D. Jay
Former welterweight world champion Keith Thurman has described the power punches he faced from former opponent Manny Pacquiao in 2019. The pair met in a hot summer at the MGM Grand in…
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Prolonged Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua delay threatens undisputed title
By Phil D. Jay
Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua can still not get an undisputed deal over the line three months after the latter fought his mandatory challenger. AJ stopped IBF stipulation Kubrat Pulev on…
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Deontay Wilder vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. heavyweight Pay Per View eyed for 2021
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News understands that former world heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and the returning Andy Ruiz Jr. have the makings of a blockbuster meeting in late 2021. Long-reigning WBC ruler Wilder and…