Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan wonders if Manny Pacquiao will ever fight again
By Phil D. Jay
British star Amir Khan has questioned whether the sport has now seen the last fight of former training partner Manny Pacquiao. Having been out of the ring for seven months before coronavirus…
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COVID-19 testing, private quarantine and PPV: When can boxing resume?
By Phil D. Jay
We all know boxing is on hold for the foreseeable future. It’s a sport that relies heavily on medical support and stringent safety measures at all times. As the world battles the…
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Anthony Yarde confirms father ‘with no health issues’ died of COVID-19
By Phil D. Jay
British light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde has revealed the sad passing of his father from COVID-19 this week. Yarde, 28, revealed the tragic passing of his dad on social media and says the…
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The lowest low will breed the BIGGEST six months EVER for boxing fans
By Phil D. Jay
Coronavirus has canceled boxing for the foreseeable future as COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the world since being born in Wuhan, China. Up to 250,000 deaths worldwide are expected (at…
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Former WBC-ranked, Al Haymon heavyweight tests positive for COVID-19
By Phil D. Jay
A former opponent of world heavyweight title challengers Luis Ortiz and Chris Arreola has tested positive for COVID-19, it was revealed on Thursday. Travis Kauffman, who was due to return on April…
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Juan Manuel Marquez now says Manny Pacquiao V offer was $150 million
By Phil D. Jay
Juan Manuel Marquez has amended his previous declaration that Manny Pacquiao offered him $100 million for a fifth fight. The Mexican now says it was $150 million. Spending time in Las Vegas…
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Life without Boxing II: What chance do we have of seeing fights this year?
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News took coronavirus or COVID-19 very seriously from the off and knew almost immediately that life would not be continuing on as usual. Once the massive Tyson Fury vs Deontay…
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Boxing fans facing twelve-week drought, all May and June events in doubt
By Phil D. Jay
Bad news hit boxing on Thursday as US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson both addressed their respective nations. As Trump was blamed for spreading false information by the…
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Coronavirus, family tragedies halt Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has had a lot to deal with over the past few days and was still mourning his ex-girlfriend and mother of his children when a second bombshell hit. Uncle Roger,…
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Three-weight world champ, respected coach Roger Mayweather, 58, dies
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has been hit by a second tragedy in a week after learning of the death of his uncle and long-time trainer Roger Mayweather. After learning of the passing of his…
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US Emergency, UK Ban: Boxing events in jeopardy for MONTHS to come
By Phil D. Jay
Coronavirus is no joke and not one single person, sport or hierarchy is immune from this highly contagious and potentially deadly disease…and that includes boxing. DO NOT ignore the fact that his…
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COVID-19 / the coronavirus: A Life Without Boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing and sports fans around the world are having to get used to the fact that COVID-19, or the coronavirus, is altering our very way of life. As the pandemic takes hold,…
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British Boxing Board issue coronavirus cancellation warning to promoters
By Phil D. Jay
Adding to WBN’s warning of a spate of potential cancellations to boxing events over the coming months, the Britsh Board of Boxing Control have done likewise. In a document sent to promoters,…
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Boxing Coronavirus: Big fights at risk due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis
By Phil D. Jay
BOXING CORONAVIRUS – The situation looks bleak regarding big boxing matches going ahead in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Firstly, a 30-day travel ban confirmed by the United States President…
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Manny Pacquiao moves on from Floyd Mayweather II, return date clashes with Fury vs Wilder III
By Phil D. Jay
WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is set for a summer defense of his title, the Pound for Pound star revealed this month. Pacquiao has enjoyed some much-needed time out as he went…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder trainer rumors addressed, potential fourth Tyson Fury fight
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder will not be thinking about a fourth fight with Tyson Fury as the American harbors firm plans of a swift revenge over the summer. The former WBC heavyweight champion, who…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury could fight Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte by Feb 2021
By Phil D. Jay
WBN has learned a potential three-fight opportunity exists whereby Tyson Fury would complete the remainder of his Top Rank contract by February 2021. Fury’s United States promoter Bob Arum previously confirmed in…
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EXCLUSIVE: WBC President clears up Tyson Fury mandatory situation
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has spoken to World Boxing News on the back of an article regarding Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Continued speculation has mounted that Fury would face…
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EXCLUSIVE: Mark Breland never fired, remains in Deontay Wilder team
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder co-manager Shelly Finkel has informed WBN that cornerman Mark Breland was never fired in the aftermath of the Tyson Fury loss. Finkel outlined the situation on Saturday as several reports…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III proposed date and venue revealed
By Phil D. Jay
Promoter Bob Arum has exclusively revealed the proposed date for Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III in an interview with WBN this week. Fury dominated Wilder in their rematch on the world-famous…