Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Former Mike Tyson trainer wades in on ‘dangerous mismatch’ 7 secs KO
By Phil D. Jay
Former Mike Tyson trainer Teddy Atlas has aired his views on the appalling stoppage loss suffered by an out-of-depth Miranda Adkins over the weekend. Adkins, 41, was thrown to the lions, so…
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Roy Jones Jr. understands fears for his safety in Mike Tyson Legends fight
By Phil D. Jay
No sooner had Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. been announced was there a genuine gasp from boxing fans about the fact the fight was agreed. Tyson, looking in unbelievable shape at…
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Mike Tyson brings back ‘Baddest Man’ alter-ego for Roy Jones Jr. fight
By Phil D. Jay
Mike Tyson has brought back the pre-1990s ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ persona for his forthcoming clash with Roy Jones Jr. Prior to an enforced hiatus in his career due to incarceration,…
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A legend, a great one: Tributes paid to Brother Naazim Richardson
By Phil D. Jay
Brother Naazim Richardson was one of boxing’s good guys. Always had the time and always made time for each and every person who wanted his attention. Richardson took care of his fighters.…
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Oscar De La Hoya vs Canelo – Returning promoter won’t rule out fight at 47
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy Chairman Oscar De La Hoya won’t rule out facing star performer Canelo Alvarez once he’s fully back to speed for his boxing comeback. At 47 years old, skeptics have been…
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Oscar De La Hoya plans to ‘humbly’ ask Floyd Mayweather Sr. to train him
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya will turn to former trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in a bid to return to the spotlight following a twelve-year retirement. The former ten-time world champion is back in…
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Chances of Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor at 170 are slim-to-none
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao will not be facing Conor McGregor at 170 pounds inside an octagon anytime soon, despite rumors blowing up over the past week. After wishing McGregor a happy birthday on July…
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Tyson Fury, AJ in Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao-style media stunt
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have begun the PPV groundwork in a similar fashion to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Fury and his nemesis AJ, are set to battle it out for…
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‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’ signs with…well, Manny Pacquiao – of course!
By Phil D. Jay
Filipino boxing phenom Eumir Marcial has signed promotional terms with Manny Pacquiao ahead of his forthcoming appearance at Tokyo 2020 (2021). The 24-year-old, dubbed ‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’ was always destined to…
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Reason Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao took five years made clear
By Phil D. Jay
The reason a Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao super-fight failed to happen for half a decade during the 2010s has been made clear by Leonard Ellerbe. Mayweather’s trusted advisor reacted to a…
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UK ‘Gorilla’ leads the way ahead of TWENTY potential Canelo opponents
By Phil D. Jay
WBC Franchise champion Canelo Alvarez has at least twenty fighters who want a crack at landing the opponent spot for his next bout. But WBN has learned that one man leads the…
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Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan urged to settle knockout rumors in the ring
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan have been urged to finally agree on a multi-million dollar meeting a decade on from their shared time at the Wild Card Gym. Recent sparring rumors have…
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Errol Spence criticized after ‘totalling 4×4’ months after car wreck survival
By Phil D. Jay
World Champion Errol Spence has written off another one of his car collection just months after surviving what was a serious one-vehicle wreck. ‘The Truth’ was charged with DWI (Driving under the…
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Floyd Mayweather low blows Manny Pacquiao, confirms retirement u-turn
By Phil D. Jay
The man who just can’t stay away, former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, is coming back to the ring for another outing in the coming months. Confirming the news via his…
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Manny Pacquiao has only one option left to make mega-money in boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is one of only a handful of eight-figure fighters in boxing and probably the last who could command a nine-figure check for the right fight. As the Filipino watches the…
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EXCLUSIVE: John Ryder reacts to huge fan buzz surrounding Canelo fight
By Phil D. Jay
British super-middleweight contender and former world title challenger John Ryder is hoping to move one step closer to a fight with Canelo. Following the decision by Billy Joe Saunders to step aside…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder NOT pulling out, Tyson Fury trilogy is ON!
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News gained a response from Shelly Finkel on Sunday as rumors swirled about Deontay Wilder potentially pulling out of a fight with Tyson Fury. A report stating Fury could face…
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Why wasn’t Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao a two-weight title bout?
By Phil D. Jay
At the time Floyd Mayweather finally fought career rival Manny Pacquiao the former pound for pound number was king in two weight divisions. Therefore, why didn’t the ‘Money’ man put both division…
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Floyd Mayweather states his case for being The Best Boxer of All-Time
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has outlined why he believes his 50-0 record stands up to anyone’s, possibly even trumps any fighter in the history of the sport. Mayweather was speaking after scouting through rankings…
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Floyd Mayweather points to Manny Pacquiao KO loss in ratings argument
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather used a spectacular knockout loss inflicted on rival Manny Pacquiao when arguing his case regarding his all-time place in boxing. Covering the fact he wasn’t considered as the best welterweight…