Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
-
UK judge Terry O’Connor certain to be CLEARED by new VIDEO evidence
By Phil D. Jay
British judge and referee of over 1500 bouts, Terry O’Connor, could be cleared of wrongdoing by new evidence that has been brought to light. O’Connor has already been hauled before the British…
-
Vasyl Lomachenko breaks silence as new ‘Monster’ super-fight opens up
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound king Vasyl Lomachenko has broken his silence after suffering a second career defeat at the hands of Teofimo Lopez. Despite taking an age to get going in the…
-
Eddie Hearn responds to UK scandal as judge uses phone during live fight
By Phil D. Jay
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has responded to evidence presented to him of a judge using his mobile phone during a live fight. Terry O’Connor, a respected official and referee of almost…
-
Can Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor justify a $99.95 PPV price? If you use this content, you legally agree to credit World Boxing News and backlink to our story Can Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
A forthcoming event involving eight-weight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has opened up a debate on the potential cost of Pay Per View. Pacquiao is due to face MMA superstar and stablemate Conor…
-
Opinion: Some have forgotten just how exceptional Vasyl Lomachenko is
By Phil D. Jay
Just days away from the most anticipated fight since coronavirus locked down the world, and I fear there may be some people sleeping on Vasyl Lomachenko. A glance at social media tells…
-
Tyson Fury faces career block, Deontay Wilder legal action possible
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury wants out of a legally binding contract with Deontay Wilder. Surely this can’t be that straightforward, can it? The WBC heavyweight belt holder does what he wants. We all know…
-
Who could Tyson Fury fight if Deontay Wilder gives him a non-title pass?
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury wants to fight in December. His UK promoter Frank Warren has made that abundantly clear as a trilogy with Deontay Wilder stalls. During the ongoing pandemic, conditions have seemingly made…
-
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III ON for December
By Phil D. Jay
Fury vs. Wilder – World Boxing News has exclusively been informed that Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will fight their trilogy blockbuster in December 2020. Wilder co-manager Shelly Finkel informed WBN on…
-
‘If Tyson Fury can do it to Deontay Wilder, he can do it to Anthony Joshua’
By Phil D. Jay
In the final installment of a recent interview, Jorge Capetillo revealed his thoughts on what Tyson Fury did to Deontay Wilder last February. Using floorless tactics against an under-par Wilder, Fury bruised…
-
Why Manny Pacquiao was thwarted in bid to land Juan Manuel Marquez V
By Phil D. Jay
Taking a look back to 2012/13, WBN decided to have a closer look at why Manny Pacquiao – a legend of the sport, failed to land the fifth fight with Juan Manuel…
-
Manny Pacquiao faces being stripped of world welterweight title in 2021
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News understands that Manny Pacquiao faces being stripped of his WBA welterweight title if he goes through with a fight against Conor McGregor. Rumors Pacquaioa would fight McGregor began in…
-
EXCLUSIVE: Shelly Finkel confirms Deontay Wilder trainer reports
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has been informed by Deontay Wilder co-manager Shelly Finkel that the former world heavyweight champion has split with Mark Breland. Reports began circulating over the weekend after trainer Ronnie…
-
Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor will not be for WBA welterweight title
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao currently holds the WBA welterweight title he claimed when defeating Keith Thurman in Las Vegas over the summer of 2019. The Filipino Senator dominated the American early on before the…
-
Manny Pacquiao next fight situation just got a whole lot more complicated
By Phil D. Jay
Despite little interest in boxing circles, Manny Pacquiao looks set to fight UFC star Conor McGregor in what promises to be another one-sided contest in the ring. Pacquiao has confirmed that he…
-
Eddie Hearn tests positive for Covid-19 on the same day as Donald Trump
By Phil D. Jay
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 on the same days as United States President Donald Trump. Hearn, who was decidedly skeptical about social distancing measures a few…
-
‘World Boxing Super Series at Heavyweight has to generate BILLIONS’
By Phil D. Jay
Talk of a World Boxing Super Series tournament taking place at the heavyweight limit has filled column inches over the past month. Kalle Sauerland floated the idea about staging an eight-man extravaganza,…
-
Conor McGregor sticks it to Dana White in casting Manny Pacquiao doubts
By Phil D. Jay
Conor McGregor has enraged former boss Dana White by attempting to secure a separate fight to Manny Pacquiao against a UFC fighter outside his old jurisdictions. ‘The Notorious’ already had a beef…
-
Canelo – The HEAVYWEIGHT: ‘No limits’ in potential SIX-weight title career
By Phil D. Jay
HEAVYWEIGHT – Canelo Alvarez has claimed world title belts at four weight classes so far during a career that began as a sixteen-year-old kid. The Mexican superstar already holds belts at super-welterweight,…
-
Fact Check: Is Floyd Mayweather fighting a YouTuber 50 pounds heavier?
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather is set to return to the ring against a YouTuber holding a fifty-pound weight advantage. That’s the story if you believe what ‘social media influencers’…
-
Floyd Mayweather faces Middle East dilemma, Manny Pacquiao moving on
By Phil D. Jay
As World Boxing News first reported on Friday, Middle East investors want Floyd Mayweather to face Manny Pacquiao in a huge 2020 showdown. Within hours of WBN breaking the news, Conor McGregor…