Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Deontay Wilder faces two-year title shot wait as Povetkin vs. Whyte 2 is set
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder gaining a future shot at the heavyweight championship has taken a knock ahead of an interim title clash. Firstly, WBN understands that the World Boxing Council could sanction their mandatory…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sergey Kovalev tests positive for banned substance
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Sergey Kovalev has tested positive for a banned substance in preparation for his next bout, World Boxing News can confirm. ‘Krusher’ was part of the VADA Testing program in…
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‘Guaranteed!’ – ‘Meat Mincer’ Manny Pacquiao tipped to beat them all
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is on course to beat every single contender the Filipino Senator has crosshairs fixed on in the coming year. Firstly, Wild Card coach Justin Fortune believes Pacquiao will batter Conor…
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Errol Spence three-belt unification possible as Manny Pacquiao moves on
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence Jr. could soon be competing to add another welterweight title to his haul after a decision by Manny Pacquiao to face Conor McGregor. ‘The Truth’ had wanted to battle Pacquiao…
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Errol Spence blasts Manny Pacquiao for facing Conor McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence Jr. gave a noticeable response to Manny Pacquiao outlining his intentions to face Conor McGregor instead of him. The two-belt welterweight champion had made it no secret that he wanted…
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Shockingly, Middle East still favored to host Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in the Middle East, most likely in Saudi Arabia, if the fight goes ahead in the coming months. That remains the view of every bookmaker…
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Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao false dawns hurt Amir Khan’s legacy
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will almost certainly elude British legend Amir Khan as the Bolton man winds down his in-ring activities. Khan is coming to the end of his career after…
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The longest-running heavyweight title saga in boxing could soon be over
By Phil D. Jay
A heavyweight title defense almost five years in the making could happen in the next few weeks, World Boxing News understands. For some weeks, talks have been ongoing between Don King and…
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AJ ‘coming towards the end’, but yet to face Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder
By Phil D. Jay
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua remains in talks to fight Tyson Fury, as he previously was to face Deontay Wilder in 2018. Without fighting either of his main rivals, the British bruiser…
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Ryan Garcia branded ‘The New Amir Khan’ after Luke Campbell knockout
By Phil D. Jay
Ryan Garcia couldn’t have done much more than he did on Saturday night but still ended up being labeled ‘The New Amir Khan’ for his trouble. The American star came through a…
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DAZN receives ‘cack-a-phony’ of criticism despite budget boxing coverage
By Phil D. Jay
DAZN has once again been singled out for criticism after a night of coverage that should have been all about pleasing fans on both sides of the Atlantic. The streaming service offered…
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Manny Pacquiao, Terence Crawford alternate emerges for Errol Spence Jr.
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence has a solid option opening up for his next bout after clashes against Manny Pacquiao, and Terence Crawford went relatively quiet. The unified welterweight champion is in a great position…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder mediation ongoing, fears grow for Fury v AJ
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has been informed that the Deontay Wilder mediation involving Tyson Fury remains an ongoing situation. Firstly, reports surfaced this week that Wilder had thrashed out a deal with Fury…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II remains firm option for exhibition
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather is open to making his special exhibition lined up for next February, the first of many more events – good news for Manny Pacquiao. The first-ballot Hall of Famer will…
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Adrien Broner alcohol-free, down 30lbs after ballooning to cruiserweight
By Phil D. Jay
Former multi-weight world champion Adrien Broner is currently on target to be in the shape of his life after ditching nocturnal activities for his comeback. The notorious party animal has been out…
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Mike Tyson and the YouTubers: Does boxing gain from impure spectacle?
By Phil D. Jay
More credit has been laid at Mike Tyson’s door and the new YouTuber generation of ‘boxers’ this week, leading to head-scratching as to why big names in the sport feel the need…
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Floyd Mayweather to take the lead role in ‘new boxing division’
By Phil D. Jay
First-ballot Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather is going to be competing in a ‘new boxing division’ for the foreseeable future despite being in his forties. That’s the view of Fanmio CEO Solomon…
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EXCLUSIVE: New AIBA President talks pros and boxing at the Olympics
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News managed to gain access to the newly-elected AIBA President Umar Kremlev this week to discuss boxing’s position at the Olympics. The first call of business was to ask Mr.…
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Ex-Mike Tyson coach says Canelo only exposed Smith, Crawford still #1
By Phil D. Jay
Former Mike Tyson trainer Teddy Atlas doesn’t believe Canelo Alvarez’s victory over Callum Smith deserves to go above Terence Crawford’s triumph over Kell Brook. Firstly, Atlas says Crawford is the pound-for-pound number…
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‘I can finally rest’ – Floyd Mayweather on first-ballot Hall of Fame honor
By Phil D. Jay
Five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather has revealed his delight at being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on the first time of asking. Mayweather has joined Andre Ward, Wladimir Klitschko,…