Phil D. Jay
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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III build-up explodes with bombshell response
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are set for an explosive trilogy meeting if the recent trading of barbs from their respective teams is anything to go by. On the back of Team…
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Eddie Hearn compared to Donald Trump by second US promoter in drama
By Phil D. Jay
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has been compared to President Donald Trump yet again as drama erupted with US promoter and Hall of Famer Lou DiBella. As the pair bickered of conditions for…
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Deontay Wilder ‘head injury was not caused by glove or fist’, claims brother
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder has a dent in his head that could not have been caused by a glove, according to his brother and cruiserweight fighter Marsellos. Firstly, in an Instagram post from Marsellos’…
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The loss that cost Paul Spadafora 93-0-1 Floyd Mayweather Pay-Per-View
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather was linked to fighting Paul Spadafora almost his entire career as the pair turned professional within a year of each other at the same weight. Racing to world titles in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Jarrell Miller promoter shocked by FIFTH career drug test fail
By Phil D. Jay
The promoter of heavyweight Jarrell Miller, former fighter Dmitriy Salita, has given his reaction to WBN on the back of the shock news from Saturday night. Firstly, Salita was asked for his…
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The jail time that killed Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight in 2012
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News looks back to 2012 and the reason why Floyd Mayweather held off on fighting Manny Pacquiao three years earlier than he eventually did. Mayweather began the year with every…
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AJ dismissed by WBC, Tyson Fury mandatory after Deontay Wilder trilogy
By Phil D. Jay
A fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been dismissed by World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman as simply ‘speculation’ over the weekend. As Fury and Joshua continue to talk up…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-trainer reveals pro and cons for GGG vs Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Former Gennadiy Golovkin trainer Abel Sanchez, the man who took the Kazakh puncher to the top of the sport, has discussed a possible fight with Manny Pacquiao. ‘GGG’ was named by the…
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Floyd Mayweather advisor says Deontay Wilder ‘totally disrespected’ by Fury-AJ talks
By Phil D. Jay
The right-hand man of Floyd Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe has blasted a distinct lack of respect for Deontay Wilder as the UK whips up a heavyweight storm. Since June began, British headlines have…
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Manny Pacquiao fight likened to Gennadiy Golovkin facing a heavyweight If you use this content, you legally agree to credit World Boxing News and backlink to our story Manny Pacquiao fight likened to
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao facing the formidable Gennadiy Golovkin has been likened to the Kazakh puncher agreeing to fight a heavyweight. Pacquiao was linked to a battle with ‘GGG’ following words spoken…
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How can Tyson Fury trump Floyd Mayweather, make a thousand BILLION?
By Phil D. Jay
Following Frank Warren and Tyson Fury claims that trillion-dollar earnings were possible, WBN decided to look at how the heavyweight champion could trump Floyd Mayweather. Earning a THOUSAND BILLION dollars is no…
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Bernard Hopkins sparks Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao dispute
By Phil D. Jay
Fellow-great Bernard Hopkins sparked a reaction from Floyd Mayweather advisor Leonard Ellerbe after comments naming Manny Pacquiao as having the more enviable career. Hopkins gave his views in an interview discussing which…
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua in summer 2021 would NOT be undisputed
By Phil D. Jay
The fanfare greeting an undisputed two-fight deal between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua was short-lived as one of the organizations involved put a dampener on the celebrations. World Boxing Organization President Paco…
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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy clash eyed for Christmas Day
By Phil D. Jay
The huge Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy battle scheduled to be settled in the next six to nine months has another big pitch from a bidder down under. Dean Lonergan, the…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor – ‘A Marvelous Scam’
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor currently stands as the second-biggest fight in the history of our great sport – a tough pill for some to swallow. Earning two hundred thousand fewer buys…
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Manny Pacquiao injured shoulder vs Floyd Mayweather remains sore point
By Phil D. Jay
When Manny Pacquiao took on Floyd Mayweather in 2015 it was a fight the world had wanted for over half a decade. Many believed the fight happened at least four years too…
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‘Hell Yeah!’ – Tyson Fury responds to Mike Tyson exhibition fight offer
By Phil D. Jay
Current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says an offer is on the table to fight the legendary Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight for charity. Firstly, ‘The Gypsy King’ made the announcement…
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EXCLUSIVE: Agent’s family react to Sylvester Stallone ‘Rocky’ profit gripes
By Phil D. Jay
The family of respected movie producer and agent to the stars, Craig T. Rumar has reacted to a recent publication on WBN surrounding Sylvester Stallone. Quoting an interview Stallone did with Variety…
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The Hall of Fame Case for Brit superstar Ricky Hatton
By Phil D. Jay
Ricky Hatton is arguably the most followed British fighter of all time. The Mancunian headlined in Las Vegas and became one of only a handful of UK boxers to become major names…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum outlines how, when Las Vegas fights will be staged
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has moved to outline how and potentially when Las Vegas will once again be in a position to host boxing events. As WBN was informed last month…