Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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TBE? – Floyd Mayweather might not even be the best fighter from Michigan
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather may be more known for his residence in Las Vegas in recent years but there’s no getting away from the fact that he was born and bred in Grand Rapids.…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao PPV record pushed to new heights
By Phil D. Jay
The worldwide Pay Per View record set by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has yet again received a nudge in the elevated direction. United States sales, initially estimated at around 4 million…
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Calls for judging age cap following welterweight SD disaster in Los Angeles
By Phil D. Jay
Serious questions have been raised again regarding the state of American judging following a shocking welterweight card on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Lou Moret, a veteran of over 700 bouts, posted…
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Joe Rogan struggles as Mike Tyson says he got a BONER from fighting
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson is known for speaking his mind, but presenter Joe Rogan had a bit more than he bargained for on a recent taping of his renowned podcast. ‘The Baddest Man on…
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One Focus: The Deontay Wilder quest for Tyson Fury revenge
By Phil D. Jay
Former record-breaking world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has taken a dignified silence of late. A silence that some are mistaking for weakness. The lack of engagement since Wilder was uncharacteristically taken apart…
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Boxing takes a backseat as Manny Pacquiao Jr. rakes in commercial deals
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao Jr. was all about boxing in 2019 as the teenager trained more than ever and participated in several amateur bouts. Scoring three victories before suffering a first loss, Pacquiao Jr.…
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Gervonta Davis sparring prompts Floyd Mayweather to sign 18-0 phenom
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has continued his tradition of signing outstanding talent with the addition of undefeated super-lightweight Jean Carlos Torres. The former five-weight world champion, now retired and training the next generation, snapped…
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‘Iron’ Mike Tyson – Still the Baddest Man on the Planet?
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson still strikes fear into the heart of many a man or opponent as the ring veteran and former heavyweight champion prepares for a Pay-Per-View return. The 54-year-old is training hard…
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Fail or die: Mike Tyson putting everything on the line for comeback at 54
By Phil D. Jay
Ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is ready to put everything on the line in his November 28 comeback to action fifteen years on from his last fight. At 54 years old, eyebrows have…
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Franchise on the line: World Boxing Council explain complicated 135 status
By Phil D. Jay
The current status of the 135-pound division has been the subject of much debate in boxing circles regarding World Boxing Council mandatories. WBC chiefs have a lot to get through regarding what…
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Undisputed heavyweight tournament down to six boxers after uppercut KO
By Phil D. Jay
Dillian Whyte’s spectacular knockout loss at the hands of Alexander Povetkin has therefore sped up the completion of the undisputed heavyweight tournament. As WBN previously explained, the mapping out of mandatories –…
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Oscar De La Hoya on the warpath, everyone gets it during unhinged rant
By Phil D. Jay
Promoter and returning fighter Oscar De La Hoya unleashed a tirade this week as the Golden Boy Chairman got a few things off his mind. Firstly, the 47-year-old – in training for…
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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III, AJ vs Kubrat Pulev ‘done by Christmas’
By Phil D. Jay
A Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy and Anthony Joshua’s mandatory bout with Kubrat Pulev are both set to be done before the end of the year. Promoter Frank Warren, who looks…
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WBC shot could entice Oleksandr Usyk, lift Fury vs Joshua WBO blockade
By Phil D. Jay
A victory for Alexander Povetkin over Dillian Whyte has opened the door for a massive clash between the Russian and Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. Firstly, promoter Andrey Ryabinskiy is already working on a…
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Dillian Whyte out, but Fury vs Joshua not happening after Deontay Wilder
By Phil D. Jay
A bittersweet knockout of Dillian Whyte on Saturday night had a slight effect on the future of Tyson Fury, who now has no immediate mandatory plans after Deontay Wilder. Fury can pick…
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Manny Pacquiao on red alert for fifth Juan Manuel Marquez encounter
By Phil D. Jay
Eight-weight champion Manny Pacquiao has been put on red alert after a video of arch-nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez surfaced this week. Marquez, 46, posted via his Instagram account. He looks in tremendous…
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Amir Khan makes sensational offer to fight ex-promoter Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Ex-world champion Amir Khan has called out his former employer Oscar De La Hoya for a sensational battle between the pair over the coming months. The Bolton man, who worked with Golden…
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WBC confirm Canelo Alvarez order for vacant super-middleweight title
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council Franchise champion Canelo Alvarez has been given the opportunity to fight for the super-middleweight title vacated by compatriot David Benavidez. The Mexican superstar was put forward for the belt…
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Clear opponent preference as Manny Pacquiao considers one final fight
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao could have just one fight left in his career and has a clear preference from a poll conducted of his loyal Filipino fans. The eight-weight champion is currently…
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CSAC ‘went through extra layers due to age’ on Mike Tyson fight – RJJ
By Phil D. Jay
Roy Jones Jr. has revealed that the California State Athletic Commission was more thorough than usual when going over his fight with Mike Tyson. The pair are set to collide in November…