Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Mike Tyson not as enthusiastic about a world title shot as his trainer was
By Phil D. Jay
‘Having been put forward by his current trainer Rafael Cordero, Mike Tyson has addressed the prospect of fighting for the world heavyweight title at 54 years old. Training for a comeback after…
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Saudi Arabia interest remains in Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can reveal that Saudi Arabian money men are still keen to bring Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II to the region. As reported first in December, Middle Eastern investors…
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History shows heavyweight fighting in your 50’s doesn’t go well
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News asked the heavyweight question back in 2011, ‘Will it soon be normal to see boxers fighting in their 50s’. The article has since taken a sinister tone of realism.…
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‘Infuriated’ WBA regular champ to Manny Pacquiao wants ‘Best vs. Best’
By Phil D. Jay
WBA ‘regular’ welterweight champion to the ‘super’ strap held by Manny Pacquiao – Yordenis Ugas – has outlined his continued frustration at not being recognized. Since winning the non-title earlier in September…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao: Common foes to decipher the best
By Phil D. Jay
Miguel Cotto fought the best of his generation and retired as a four-weight world champion. During his successful career, two opponents hit him with contrasting losses in Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.…
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Mike Tyson trainer makes bonkers statement on world heavyweight title bid
By Phil D. Jay
Hang on a minute, let me get this correct. Mike Tyson is 54. The last time I checked, no combat athlete has ever been able to do anything significant into their 50’s.…
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If Floyd Mayweather does fight again, it has to be against Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather seems certain to fight again. The big question is who will the former pound for pound king select as his latest money-making mechanism? At 43, Mayweather knows his days as…
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Dear Floyd Mayweather, for the sake of boxing please say it isn’t true
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather remains silent on whether he’ll actually be making a comeback to action before the end of 2020. Rumors started by ‘social media influencers’ have been…
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Fundraiser set up to STOP Mike Tyson conqueror, 47, from fighting again
By Phil D. Jay
A fundraiser has begun taking donations to stop former Mike Tyson conqueror Danny Williams from ever fighting again. At 47, Williams lost for the 29th time in Germany last week. The Briton…
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Ten years since Manny Pacquiao created history, became a boxing gr-eight
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is just two months away from the tenth anniversary of his victory over Antonio Margarito. A win that made the Filipino the only fighter in history to win titles in…
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Yordenis Ugas has to channel Rocky V, get Manny Pacquiao in the ring
By Phil D. Jay
Yordenis Ugas firmly believes he is a world champion. The trouble is, most of the boxing fraternity in the know see legend Manny Pacquiao as the one and only ruler at 147.…
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Yordenis Ugas defies Manny Pacquiao doubters ‘I did something special!’
By Phil D. Jay
Yordenis Ugas is attempting to stay positive following a wave of doubt over his’ world welterweight title’ win and Manny Pacquiao holding ‘super’ status. The Cuban has addressed those who claim his…
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‘He will eat my punches and his words!’ – Lomachenko warning for Lopez
By Phil D. Jay
The clash everyone has been hoping for was finally signed last week as Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez prepare to fight it out for the lightweight crown. Holding four titles between them,…
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Yordenis Ugas bombarded with Manny Pacquiao ‘fake WBA title’ negativity
By Phil D. Jay
A story WBN has covered closely over recent days has seen Yordenis Ugas react to a portion of negativity over the situation with Manny Pacquiao at welterweight. Ugas defeated Abel Ramos for…
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DAZN is scaling back, but they really can’t afford to lose Canelo or GGG
By Phil D. Jay
DAZN came into boxing with a blaze of publicity in 2018. Acting like they were the next Rockafeller of the sport, DAZN laid out millions on Canelo Alvarez to get noticed. Hailed…
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Is it Manny Pacquiao or Yordenis Ugas? – Errol Spence confused by WBA
By Phil D. Jay
The situation regarding the WBA welterweight champion situation regarding Manny Pacquiao and new ‘regular’ champion Yordenis Ugas continues to confuse. WBA covered the circumstance in a recent article entitled: Heartbreaking to watch…
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‘Bite Fighter’ back from ban claims to be facing Adrien Broner in December
By Phil D. Jay
Adrien Broner is set to return from a troubled year this December, according to a fighter on the comeback trail from a Commission suspension. Ivan Redkach, who last fought in January when…
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EXCLUSIVE: Shane Mosley backs Canelo in bid to sue Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound contender ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley reached out to WBN this week as it was announced that Canelo was taking action against his own employers. A $365 million contract, which…
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Heartbreaking to watch Yordenis Ugas celebrate when he’s not the champ, Manny Pacquiao is
By Phil D. Jay
Yordenis Ugas is such a likable personality. Since a victory on Sunday, the Cuban has been celebrating becoming a world champion. Sadly for him, Manny Pacquiao is the only recognized WBA welterweight…
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Shock revelation claims Deontay Wilder fought Tyson Fury with bad injury
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder may have been in no position to fight Tyson Fury when the American surrendered his undefeated record on February 22nd. That’s the view of a sparring partner who spent time…