Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury v Otto Wallin ? Promoter optimistic deal gets done
By Phil D. Jay
Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is on the verge of agreeing his next opponent following talks to battle Otto Wallin in September. ?The Gypsy King? is keen to build on his Las…
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Manny Pacquiao form breathes new life into Floyd Mayweather rematch
By Phil D. Jay
A long-rumored return for Manny Pacquiao against Floyd Mayweather has taken on a new dimension following a superb win over Keith Thurman. Pacquiao proved 40 is the new 30 when dropping and…
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EXCLUSIVE: SHOCK accusation of Oscar Rivas positive test dismissed
By Phil D. Jay
Promoter for Oscar Rivas, Yvon Michel has opened up on his astonishment surrounding the current issues with Dillian Whyte. Michel has admitted he?s been amazed to find out what went on behind…
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Tragic Maxim Dadashev death, the eleventh in ten years, hits boxing hard
By Phil D. Jay
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev had a promising career ahead of him until his life was cut short at the tender age of 28 this week. Dadashev was pulled out of his fight…
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EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao gives up on Floyd Mayweather rematch
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News caught up with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao ahead of the Filipino Senator?s Pay-Per-View clash with Keith Thurman. With fight week looming, Pacquiao is focused on proving age is just…
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EXCLUSIVE: Abel Sanchez predicts Wilder v Fury II and Ruiz v Joshua II
By Phil D. Jay
Big Bear trainer Abel Sanchez has aired his views on the impending returns between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, plus Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua. The respected coach, who oversaw Gennadiy Golokvin?s…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder ANNIHILATES Tyson Fury Las Vegas ?circus?
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s extensive and exclusive WBN interview continues with the American?s stark thoughts on Tyson Fury?s recent Nevada debut. Fury headlined in Las Vegas for the first time, entertaining fans with an…
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EXCLUSIVE: If Canelo v Kovalev was PPV the fight would be made ? Duva
By Phil D. Jay
Kathy Duva says the lack of Pay-Per-View involved in a potential clash between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is hampering negotiations. The Main Events boss told WBN on Friday an initial offer…
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EXCLUSIVE: Without DAZN/GBP increase, Canelo v Kovalev fight is OFF
By Phil D. Jay
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has explained the situation between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev as it currently stands. As WBN first reported on June 24, Kovalev was targeted by Canelo for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder faults Dillian Whyte on WBC shot, ?He had four strikes!?
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has opened up exclusively to WBN on a potential fight with Dillian Whyte. Wilder has lined up his next two fights, despite Whyte and his…
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EXCLUSIVE: Canelo OFFER made to Kovalev, Yarde agreement obstructs
By Phil D. Jay
As World Boxing News first reported on June 24th, a clash between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is being eyed for 2019. Canelo wants to win another weight world title and targeted…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder trainer talks Tyson Fury, Luis Ortiz rematches
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s trainer and co-manager Jay Deas has spoken to WBN ahead of what promises to be a busy time for the WBC heavyweight champion. With two bouts already in the pipeline,…
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EXCLUSIVE: NSAC chief addresses Pacquiao v Thurman drug testing talk
By Phil D. Jay
An assumption the Manny Pacquiao v Keith Thurman fight would have no drug testing procedures in place has been further elaborated on by the NSAC. On the back of Pacquiao representative, Sean…
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EXCLUSIVE: Canelo v Kovalev, four-weight title shot moves a step closer
By Phil D. Jay
Canelo?s chances of challenging for a FOURTH-WEIGHT world championship have moved a step closer with a warm reception from Sergey Kovalev. WBN has learned Canelo will be aiming to move up to…
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Briedis? full force elbow so far goes unpunished, WBC, WBO take stances
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization have taken compellingly different stances on what has now become a startling turn of events in Riga. Mairis Briedis supposedly claimed the WBO?s cruiserweight…
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SHOCKER: Ex-world champion Kell Brook contemplating retirement
By Phil D. Jay
The former welterweight world champion has fought just two bouts in the last two years. Prior to that, ?The Special One? had suffered broken orbital bones on either side of his face…
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EXCLUSIVE: Christina Hammer talks loss, revenge bid and return target
By Phil D. Jay
Former unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer is hoping to land a rematch with Claressa Shields after suffering a first defeat against the American. In an uncharacteristic performance, Hammer struggled to win…
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EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Tarver fears for Anthony Joshua in Andy Ruiz return
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound number one, unified world champion and heavyweight contender Antonio Tarver has given his verdict on the shock loss suffered by Anthony Joshua. Tarver, like many, didn?t see a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Wilder v Fury TRILOGY CONFIRMED, percentages to alter
By Phil D. Jay
WBN has exclusively been informed by Top Rank boss and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum that Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury will be a three-fight saga. Speaking to Arum in an…
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EXCLUSIVE: ?I don?t know what the f*** I was watching!? ? Bob Arum on AJ
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has exclusively spoken to WBN in the wake of watching Anthony Joshua?s crumbling loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Arum, who promoter Ruiz until 2018, couldn?t? believe what…