Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Mike Tyson worst fears realized as 50-plus heavyweights eye comebacks
By Phil D. Jay
Social media has become a buzz of activity since Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. made their heavyweight comebacks on Saturday night. The two legends, fighting in their 50’s, did a good…
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Mike Tyson stuns with ‘boxing was dying before YouTubers’ comments
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson made a cardinal sin after his comeback from a fifteen-year absence by basically saying boxing wouldn’t be able to compete without YouTubers. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but ESPN+…
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Opinion: YouTuber eclipses Mike Tyson comeback, boxing has had enough
By Phil D. Jay
The internet is currently awash with the fallout of Mike Tyson making a comeback from fifteen years out of the ring. But sadly, the talk is not about Mike. A YouTube vlogger…
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EXPLAINED: The Floyd Mayweather 50-0 undefeated record
By Phil D. Jay
Several comments surrounding Floyd Mayweather and that 50-0 record this week has urged World Boxing News to explain the actual statistic. As Wanheng Menaoythin came out of retirement to suffer the first…
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Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. weigh-in: Smokescreens gone – a sad sight
By Phil D. Jay
Instagram smokescreens were removed on Friday as Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. – two aged fighters with nothing to prove – hit the scales for what can only be described as…
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Floyd Mayweather record safe at 50-0 as 54-1 champ suffers shock defeat
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather once again holds the best record in boxing at 50-0 following a shock defeat for WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin in Thailand. Menayothin, who headed into his title defense against…
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Opinion: Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. has turned into a farcical PPV event
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. has quickly turned from exciting into a farcical event the closer we come to the opening bell of the exhibition. Initially touted as ‘the return of…
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Oscar De La Hoya sensationally targets GGG fight in first quarter of 2021
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya has sensationally revealed his plans to fight Gennadiy Golovin in the first quarter of 2021. The 47-year-old is making a comeback to the ring next…
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Deontay Wilder considers adding new coach, rules out Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has ruled out drafting in Floyd Mayweather to his soon-to-be-expanding coaching team. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ fired Mark Breland for throwing in the towel against Tyson Fury…
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Timothy Bradley comes under fire again, insulted for ESPN analyst job
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world champion Timothy Bradley has come under fire in his job as an analyst on US TV network ESPN and ESPN+ WBN had noticed on more than one occasion that…
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Deontay Wilder names opponent shortlist as Tyson Fury talks continue
By Phil D. Jay
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has named five possible alternative opponents if mediation with Tyson Fury fails. Firstly, teams representing Wilder and Fury are locked in negotiations over a failed but contracted…
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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao receives WBN Fighter of the Year Award
By Phil D. Jay
Eight-weight all-time great boxing champion Manny Pacquiao finally received his World Boxing News Fighter of the Year Award for 2019 after a delay. WBN forwarded the trophy to the Filipino Senator back…
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Terence Crawford willing to make Manny Pacquiao fight without Top Rank
By Phil D. Jay
Rumblings of trouble between Terence Crawford and Top Rank are no longer a secret matter as a Manny Pacquiao clash draws closer. Disagreements over money and promotion have raised their head, leading…
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‘Bud’ focuses on Manny Pacquiao, says Errol Spence ‘will never happen’
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight star Terence Crawford will focus on securing a unification with Manny Pacquiao after admitting an all-US battle with Errol Spence Jr. is off. ‘Bud’ responded to reports Spence was apparently pricing…
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Deontay Wilder adamant he ‘has too much power’ for super cruiserweight
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder believes his stunning and ruthless knockout power should prevent him from campaigning lower than heavyweight. The 35-year-old is convinced the WBC shouldn’t consider allowing him to take on fighters between…
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Opinion: Mike Tyson and veteran comebacks a disaster waiting to happen
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson is just over ten days away from a shock ring return at the age of 54. But will this seemingly fun exhibition go horribly wrong? ‘The Baddest Man on the…
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Why a Manny Pacquiao victory makes Terence Crawford P4P number two
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is the next target in the crosshairs of Terence Crawford in what will be a massive welterweight unification in 2021. Crawford confirmed the fight was ‘95% done’ before the pandemic…
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Manny Pacquiao fight back on the cards after being ‘95% done’ – says Bud
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford could finally get the career-defining fight he craves after the American revealed details of a failed Manny Pacquiao battle in 2020. ‘Bud’ demolished a faded Kell Brook is just under…
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Manny Pacquiao fight back on the cards after being ‘95% done’ – says Bud
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford could finally get the career-defining fight he craves after the American revealed details of a failed Manny Pacquiao battle in 2020. ‘Bud’ demolished a faded Kell Brook is just under…
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No guarantees Tyson Fury will fight on Dec 5 as Deontay Wilder digs heels
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury may not be able to fight on December 5th as planned with rival Deontay Wilder digging his heels in over a contracted trilogy. WBN reported a few days ago through…