Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Dates emerge for Manny Pacquiao fight as retirement rumors gather pace
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao could be on the verge of announcing his retirement for 2021 after missing almost two years of his career due to the pandemic and senatorial duties. The 42-year-old, who remains…
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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Thurman talks Floyd Mayweather – the YouTuber issue
By Phil D. Jay
WBN caught up with welterweight star and former unified world champion Keith Thurman this week to discuss Floyd Mayweather and the current issues in boxing. One of those is the current fad…
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Floyd Mayweather torment leaves Manny Pacquiao rematch open
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has teased Manny Pacquiao with a potential rematch since 2016, and WBN believes there’s still a chance it can happen. Due to the exhibition revival of late, Mayweather and Pacquiao…
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The Manny Pacquiao opponent saga goes full circle in yet another twist
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has been linked to many opponents for his next fight. It seems that events have now gone full circle. The 42-year-old had earmarked a return to the ring…
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Teofimo Lopez will bank less than half the $6 million Triller purse bid
By Phil D. Jay
Now that the dust has settled on Triller’s massive bid to stage undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez’s next fight, it’s time to crunch those numbers. Lopez became the six million dollar man…
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Billy Joe Saunders promises to follow Floyd Mayweather in beating Canelo
By Phil D. Jay
British contender and WBO super middleweight ruler Billy Joe Saunders believes he is the man to follow Floyd Mayweather in defeating Canelo Alvarez. Saunders gets his chance at the third time of…
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The Six Million Dollar Man – Teofimo Lopez gamble pays off big time
By Phil D. Jay
Teofimo Lopez took a gamble on himself for his latest fight, and boy did it pay off. ‘The Takeover’ is well and truly underway after Triller bid six million dollars for his…
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Adrien Broner comeback bombs on Showtime, PPV return under threat
By Phil D. Jay
Four-weight world champion Adrien Broner has seen his star fall considerably after his comeback on Showtime bombed last weekend. Broner labored to an undeserved victory over Jovanie Santiago, potentially losing nine rounds…
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Canelo Alvarez plans to get out of boxing quicker than Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican superstar and World Boxing News Pound for Pound king Canelo Alvarez wants to retire earlier than former opponent Floyd Mayweather. The four-weight world champion has revealed when he will retire from…
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Two inept judges give Adrien Broner round without a single punch landing
By Phil D. Jay
Two incompetent judges handed Adrien Broner a scored round over his opponent on Saturday without an actual punch landing in anger. Broner is back. This fact we know, but how the former…
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Miguel Berchelt brain scan all-clear after sick KO, released from hospital
By Phil D. Jay
Miguel Berchelt is out of the hospital following a precautionary brain scan performed after a sickening KO from Oscar Valdez. The now-former WBC champion and pound-for-pound star got laid out face-front by…
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Why Tyson Fury will bin the IBF title instantly if he beats Anthony Joshua
By Phil D. Jay
The controversy surrounding the last time Tyson Fury held the unified heavyweight title will see the WBC ruler through the IBF belt away if he wins it. Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko in…
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Deontay Wilder ‘could have had brain issue’ during Tyson Fuy defeat
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder could have had a brain issue in his fight with Tyson Fury as the heavyweight puncher surrendered his world title. That’s the view of his now-fired former trainer who was…
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Deontay Wilder accused of being a diva with inflated ego dealing in ‘wrath’
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been labeled a prima donna for his behavior after reigning supreme as a top division ruler. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has seen his reputation take a…
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Teofimo Lopez threatens to copy Floyd Mayweather, walk out on Top Rank
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound star Teofimo Lopez has threatened to do what Floyd Mayweather did to Top Rank and walk out the door in money row. Lopez, who owns the undisputed lightweight crown…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder didn’t take loss like a man – Joey Dawejko
By Phil D. Jay
Heavyweight Joey Dawejko gave his viewpoint on the current situation regarding Deontay Wilder in an exclusive interview with WBN this weekend. The former Anthony Joshua sparring partner, who last fought in March…
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Exclusive: Former WBC champ finds nothing on 19-0, 19 KO heavyweight
By Phil D. Jay
At one point last month, former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne was preparing to face a 19-0 anomaly with 19 knockouts on his impressive record. Christopher Lovejoy, a fighter WBN has intriguingly…
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GOAT vs. TBE: Tom Brady and Floyd Mayweather – sporting equivalents?
By Phil D. Jay
There’s been a lot of talk about GOAT’s lately, thanks to evergreen NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Some would argue boxing has its equivalent in Floyd Mayweather. Both men are 43 and have…
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‘Manny Pacquiao stops Ryan Garcia within six, Errol Spence not the same’
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao coach Justine Fortune predicts the Filipino senator would stop Ryan Garcia within six rounds if they fought this year. Fortune also believes unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. is not…
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Fact Check: Was Manny Pacquiao enrolled in drug-testing for his last fight?
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is once again hitting the headlines as a potential clash with Ryan Garcia, or UFC star Conor McGregor remains up in the air. Pacquiao has been out of the ring…