Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum unsure on Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
By Phil D. Jay
As with most fights right now, the heavyweight mandatory clash between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev is largely up in the air. WBN spoke to Bob Arum recently as the Top Rank…
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EXCLUSIVE: China considered for Tyson Fury heavyweight super-fights
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury could fight Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua in China if an acceptable offer comes from Macao Boxing General Association. Top Rank boss Bob Arum is exploring the region as a…
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Hope surfaces for UK boxing crowds in 2020, USA events face longer wait
By Phil D. Jay
New guidelines have been outlined which suggests suffering boxing fans in some parts of the world may be able to return to watch the sport they love this year. All events have…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum talks PPV problems, predicts Amir Khan sidelining
By Phil D. Jay
Bob Arum has outlined the problems faced by launching Pay-Per-View fights in the United States and sees Amir Khan being out of action. The Top Rank boss spoke to WBN after being…
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EXCLUSIVE: Danny Williams makes sensational Mike Tyson rematch offer
By Phil D. Jay
Fresh from WBN revealing the ideal opponent for Mike Tyson and his impending exhibition comeback, former opponent Danny Williams has since made official contact. Williams was named as a top opponent for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao’s relentless Juan Manuel Marquez V pursuit
By Phil D. Jay
It’s a story WBN has covered closely over the years as Manny Pacquiao chased down Juan Manuel Marquez for a fifth fight. In 2012, when the punch heard around the world landed,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum denies Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua talks
By Phil D. Jay
Rumors which began on Thursday outlining talks had opened up for Tyson Fury to face Anthony Joshua have been denied by promoter Bob Arum. A frenzy of reporting over the possibility the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum seeks solution, Eddie Hearn eyes ‘hotel takeover’
By Phil D. Jay
Head pugilistic honchos Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn are both looking into how the sport comes back alive after a two-month delay. Arum is considering his options. whilst Hearn has revealed plans…
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EXCLUSIVE: Khan ponders Mayweather is spent up, Pacquiao II possible
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II is becoming an ever-increasing possibility as the former takes to the gym in preparation for a comeback. According to Amir Khan, who has been linked to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Two theories raised for Pacquiao vs Marquez V $100m offer
By Phil D. Jay
Pacquiao vs Marquez – Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has addressed the debated Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez V offer once and for all after a total of seven years. Arum…
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Floyd Mayweather begins sparring as sensational return gathers pace
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather is back sparring in the gym as the five-weight world champion steps up training ahead of a strongly expected return to action. ‘Money’ began his crusade to fight again, alongside…
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EXCLUSIVE: It’s not 100% certain Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III is next
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has admitted to WBN that a Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III is not one hundred percent guaranteed to happen next. It was assumed the trilogy contract…
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Juan Manuel Marquez $150m Manny Pacquiao fifth fight offer debunked
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has delved a little deeper into claims Juan Manuel Marquez was offered $150 million to fight Manny Pacquiao for the fifth time. The Mexican superstar made the astonishing revelation…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan challenges Manny Pacquiao with spar reminder
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has reissued his long-time challenge to former training partner Manny Pacquiao and wants the pair to engage in serious fight talks. During the coronavirus lockdown, Khan believes negotiations could be…
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No fans Pay-Per-View is the ONLY way boxing returns in the short term
By Phil D. Jay
Pay-Per-View Boxing – World Boxing News has been following the current coronavirus crisis closely with the task of keeping fans firmly updated at a high priority. We firmly need our sport back…
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Boxing and Capacity Crowds: The Coronavirus Conundrum
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News, as usual, is keeping abreast of the latest news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and when our sport may be able to fully resume. At the moment, August is penciled…
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Deontay Wilder: The Equalizer II – Return of the Bronze Bomber
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder is quietly working away behind closed doors as rumblings surrounding his trilogy with Tyson Fury continue amongst fans and rival promoters. The 34-year-old was forced to contemplate his first at…
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Remembering Arturo Gatti: The Thunder never leaves us
By Phil D. Jay
When he turned pro in 1991, nobody could foresee what was destined to transpire for a young Italian-born teenager from Canada named Arturo Gatti. Boasting a name sounding like a gangster from…
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EXCLUSIVE: Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward – Rnd 9, will there ever be better?
By Phil D. Jay
WBN spoke to one of the promoters behind the famous Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward trilogy ahead of what would have been the former’s 48th birthday. Gatti, if alive today, turned another…
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Amir Khan gets definitive response to Manny Pacquiao question on future
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan posed the question to WBN of whether ring legend Manny Pacquiao will ever fight again. Well, the Briton got his answer in double-quick time. Sean Gibbons, Pacquiao’s advisor and head…