Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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The MAJOR reason Anthony Joshua WON’T fight Wilder or Fury in 2020
By Phil D. Jay
A frenzy of talk has filled boxing column inches since Anthony Joshua avenged his world heavyweight title loss with a controlled performance against Andy Ruiz Jr. Despite vowing not to pre-fight, Joshua…
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Back in Time: Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather or Amir Khan?
By Phil D. Jay
Reports Floyd Mayweather or Amir Khan lead the candidates’ race to fight Manny Pacquiao next have certainly brought around a little deja-vu. Pacquiao, riding the crest of a wave since dethroning Keith…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Saudi Arabia bid hampered by US-Iran troubles
By Phil D. Jay
Saudi Arabia interest in hosting Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 could be directly affected by the recent troubles between the USA and Iran. As WBN first revealed, Saudi investors are keen…
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Manny Pacquiao ANNIHILATES field to win WBN Fighter of the Year 2019
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao enjoyed a fantastic year in 2019, now capped off by the Filipino legend claiming the WBN Fighter of the Year trophy. At 40 years old, Pacquiao becomes the oldest ever…
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IBO, strict IBF remain leading lights in ongoing ‘too many titles’ boxing row
By Phil D. Jay
International Boxing Federation chiefs have faced a backlash in recent years for their strict stance on insisting champions stick to their mandatories. The likes of Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez have been…
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Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr. 2 BREAKS UK Pay-Per-View record
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can reveal Anthony Joshua’s redemption win over Andy Ruiz Jr. is now the most lucrative Pay-Per-View in UK history. Projections from the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) place Joshua…
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Fighter of the Decade 2010’s: Trio shortlisted, why Manny Pacquiao is NOT
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News revealed the shortlisted candidates for Fighter of the Decade with the previous winner, Manny Pacquiao absent from the trio. Prior to the holiday break and ahead of the official…
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The door remains firmly open for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao remain tight-lipped regarding potential plans to stage a rematch of their 2015 Pay-Per-View blockbuster in 2020. As WBN revealed, money men in Saudi Arabia are poised to…
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EXPLAINED: Why Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury trilogy is NOT inevitable
By Phil D. Jay
A deal between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was on the table prior to the latter negating on an original deal to sign with Top Rank. Promoter Frank Warren confirmed what was…
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Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II: Sky in HUGE bid to oust BT for UK PPV
By Phil D. Jay
The official announcement of the most eagerly-anticipated heavyweight rematch in years has brought questions as to who will gain TV rights to Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II. Upon Wilder vs Fury…
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Sky Sports still pursuing Amir Khan vs Kell Brook for 2020 showdown
By Phil D. Jay
Kell Brook could still face old rival Amir Khan in 2020, that’s if Sky Sports Head of Boxing Adam Smith has anything to do with it. Upon confirming Brook’s return to Sheffield…
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EXCLUSIVE: AJ coach honest in SURPRISE Andy Ruiz Jr. trilogy verdict
By Phil D. Jay
Anthony Joshua’s new training cog in a three-man machine, Angel Fernandez, has given his thoughts on the excuses laid down by Andy Ruiz Jr. Ruiz blamed his three-month stint celebrating ripping Joshua’s…
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WATCH in full: Errol Spence Jr. first interview, calls horror crash ‘a miracle’
By Phil D. Jay
Unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. spoke openly for the first time on Saturday night since surviving a shocking car crash in October. Spence was the lone occupant of a high-powered Ferrari…
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Bob Arum RANT haunts Eddie Hearn following Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. farce
By Phil D. Jay
Words spoken by Hall of Famer Bob Arum in the run-up to Saturday night’s fight night in Pheonix may now be ringing in the ears of rival Eddie Hearn. The Top Rank…
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Saudi Arabia ready HUGE Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 bid
By Phil D. Jay
A massive rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is rumored to be in ‘advanced talks’ for the summer of 2020. Reports in the Philippines, where Pacquiao recently celebrated his 41st birthday,…
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SHOCKER: Ben Davison, Tyson Fury SPLIT ahead of Deontay Wilder II
By Phil D. Jay
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and trainer Ben Davison have parted company in a shocking twist to their close relationship. Davison took Fury from the depths of despair when linking up…
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Anthony Joshua must drop IBF or WBO title as BOTH mandatories ordered
By Phil D. Jay
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces a choice of keeping one of two titles after being told TWO sanctioning bodies want immediate defenses. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has already stipulated number one…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan alerts Anthony Joshua to ‘Wild Card kid’ danger
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has given his verdict on the forthcoming rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and fellow-Briton Anthony Joshua taking place in Saudi Arabia. Joshua follows in Khan’s footsteps in headlining the Middle…
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‘One Night and Gloves Are Off’ do little to support Anthony Joshua revenge If you use this content, you legally agree to credit World Boxing News and backlink to our story ‘One Night and Gloves Are O
By Phil D. Jay
Reflecting during fight week and catching up on some of the pre-fight programmings was an eye-opening experience ahead of the Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Anthony Joshua rematch. With just days to go,…
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UK Pay-Per-View COLLAPSE fears as Taylor vs Prograis, YouTubers flop
By Phil D. Jay
Official figures released for the recent Sky Sports Box Office Pay-Per-View events have once again confirmed the UK market is drying up. Ongoing attempts to save plummeting figures from events involving Vasyl…