Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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EXCLUSIVE: Pacquiao vs Barrios II in the hands of two key figures
By Phil D. Jay
EXCLUSIVE | Two key figures will decide the proposed December rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand following their hotly debated draw last month. On July 19, 2025,…
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Manny Pacquiao’s drug test results prove he’s still clean at 46
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has officially tested clean for his comeback fight against Mario Barrios, the World Boxing Council confirmed this week. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the results via social media, sharing that…
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Manny Pacquiao’s next fight: Three-opponent shortlist drawn up
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao could be back in the ring before the end of 2025 — and PBC’s Al Haymon already has a three-strong hitlist for the welterweight’s next move. In the wake of…
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Five Times The Judges Robbed Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest fighters of all time, but even legends aren’t immune to boxing’s darkest habit, bad judging. Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Pacquiao has been on…
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Pacquiao tells Mayweather to ‘sign the contract’ despite silence
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has issued a direct challenge to Floyd Mayweather after returning to the ring with a controversial draw against Mario Barrios. The eight-weight boxing legend is urging his longtime rival to…
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Floyd Mayweather poised with mega offer if Manny Pacquiao wins
By Phil D. Jay
A Manny Pacquiao victory over WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios could finally lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a long-awaited rematch, WBN understands. Almost a decade after their 2015 clash, which…
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Pacquiao’s return at 46 could rewrite Hall of Fame history with world title win
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has his sights set on another record despite already being able to break his welterweight champion benchmark. The Filipino legend returns for a 73rd professional contest on July 19 when…
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EXCLUSIVE: Pacquiao vs Fundora for WBC title at 154? Absolutely!
By Phil D. Jay
EXCLUSIVE | Sebastian Fundora would jump at the chance to give Manny Pacquiao a shot at the WBC super welterweight title. Fundora spoke to WBN ahead of his chief support bout on…
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EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao Jr may miss father’s undercard slot
By Phil D. Jay
EXCLUSIVE | World Boxing News can reveal that Manny Pacquiao Jr. fighting on his father’s July 19 undercard is no longer certain. WBN first reported that Pacquiao Jr. would make his professional…
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‘Boring’ Mayweather left off Pacquiao’s top six, ‘He ran’
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao left Floyd Mayweather off his top six opponents despite earning his most significant paycheck against his career rival. Pacquiao, who returns at 46 to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC…
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Manny Pacquiao to give Gervonta Davis WBC shot at 147
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao admits a Gervonta Davis fight interests him, but he has to get through Mario Barrios on July 19 first. Pacquiao is willing to give Davis first crack at the WBC…
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Manny Pacquiao has the fire, ask Mike Tyson if that’s enough
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao says the desire to box and compete at the highest level remains. However, there are real fears over his return at 46. One of boxing’s greatest ever champions dusts off…
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Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets on sale next week
By Phil D. Jay
Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets will go on sale through AXS on June 3rd, World Boxing News can confirm. The MGM Grand Garden Arena fight, which sees Manny Pacquiao make a comeback after…
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Manny Pacquiao eyes ‘dream’ Gervonta Davis fight
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can exclusively report that Manny Pacquiao will continue fighting after his comeback and wants to face Gervonta Davis. Pacquiao returns from a four-year absence to challenge WBC welterweight champion…
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Manny Pacquiao ‘inspires Tom Brady comeback’
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s comeback to boxing for a summer title shot has inspired NFL legend Tom Brady to make a return to Football. That’s the view of Sean Gibbons, MP Promotions President and…
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Manny Pacquiao training video should scare WBC champ
By Phil D. Jay
A new Manny Pacquiao training video should have the WBC welterweight champion quaking in his boots ahead of July 19. The ring master looks ten years younger as the eight-weight world champion…
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Manny Pacquiao’s son lined up for comeback undercard
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao Jr. is being considered for an appearance on his father’s world title undercard, World Boxing News can reveal. WBN confirmed late last year that the former amateur boxer would make…
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Pacquiao closes on return after election loss: ‘Looks that way’
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has learned that Manny Pacquiao looks to be returning after losing the Philippine Senate election. Mario Barrios’ trainer, Bob Santos, has regularly informed WBN of the situation. The former…
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Manny Pacquiao eyes October WBC title defense in Manila
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News understands Manny Pacquiao aims to defend the WBC welterweight title in the Philippines if successful against Mario Barrios. Pacquiao will announce his boxing match with Barrios in the coming…
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Charly Suarez has title dream squashed by incompetence
By Phil D. Jay
Charly Suarez should wake up on Sunday as the new WBO super featherweight champion after facing Emanuel Navarrete. The Filipino puncher landed a full-force blow on Navarette, opening up a cut that…