Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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EXPLAINED: Why Anthony Joshua was AHEAD on one judge?s scorecard
By Phil D. Jay
According to the official judges? scorecards for Andy Ruiz v Anthony Joshua at the weekend, the contest was split at the time of the stoppage. Despite Ruiz dropping Joshua FOUR TIMES in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder manager Shelly Finkel reacts to AJ?s KO loss
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s co-manager Shelly Finkel has spoken to WBN in the wake of witnessing a shock defeat for Anthony Joshua in New York. Joshua was dropped four times by Andy Ruiz Jr.…
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Fragmented, greed-hungry heavyweight division now the joke of boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s decision to face Luis Ortiz in what can be described as an unwarranted rematch looks to be the straw that broke the camel?s back at 200 pounds plus. The WBC…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan makes Pacquiao v Thurman ?easy fight? prediction
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan believes boxing fans have already seen the best of Keith Thurman as the American prepares to face the evergreen Manny Pacquiao on July 20. Thurman puts his WBA title on…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan reflects on loss, gives props to Terence Crawford
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has had time to sit back and reflect on what was a six-round loss to one of the greatest fighters on the planet. The Briton was halted following a low-blow…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan explains why Crawford v Brook will happen next
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan had a familiar face in the crowd at his recent fight with Terence Crawford as UK rival Kell Brook was in attendance at Madison Square Garden. Rather than turning up…
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The SEVEN LOSSES of Pacman: Who beat Manny Pacquiao?and how?
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News recently celebrated the 50-0 achievements of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Now, WBN takes a look at how career rival Manny Pacquiao managed to lose seven times. ?Pacman? holds a record…
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Terence Crawford dominates Amir Khan before farcical low blow ending
By Phil D. Jay
Terence Crawford retained his WBO welterweight title in a farcical ending following a dominant performance against Amir Khan. ?Bud? was on form from the get-go and dropped Khan early proving yet again…
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Hope for Floyd Mayweather II as Manny Pacquiao RIZIN fight is ruled out
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is joining RIZIN as an ambassador and won?t be taking part in any bouts in the immediate future, it has been confirmed. First of all, a press conference was held…
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EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua needs PPV, isolated on DAZN ? Bob Arum
By Phil D. Jay
Bob Arum has warned unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua that he must sever ties with streaming service DAZN and look elsewhere to make a name for himself Stateside. Joshua, who has so…
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Deontay Wilder next on DAZN radar, terms improved after rejected offer
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is finally ready to listen to what DAZN have to say, World Boxing News has learned. Wilder has been head-hunted by the streaming service for…
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Deontay Wilder signing with Eddie Hearn: All the evidence says no chance
By Phil D. Jay
Reports in the US suggesting Eddie Hearn has made an offer to Deontay Wilder is all good and well. But let?s be honest, that?s all it is ? an offer. Recent evidence…
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EXCLUSIVE: Shelly Finkel talks Wilder v Fury II collapse, Top Rank offer
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s co-manager Shelly Finkel has opened up to WBN on the fallout of a failed rematch with British rival Tyson Fury. Finkel was as disappointed as anyone when the return bout…
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EXCLUSIVE: World Boxing Super Series in no danger, Season III planned
By Phil D. Jay
Chief Boxing Officer Kalle Sauerland opened up to WBN this week on several accusations levelled at the World Boxing Super Series tournament. First of all, question marks of the participation of some…
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EXCLUSIVE: Kalle Sauerland on WBSS pull out rumors, Season III plans
By Phil D. Jay
WBN caught up today with Kalle Sauerland the Chief Boxing Officer of the World Boxing Super Series following the announcement of the massive USA double header of Regis Prograis v Kiryl Relikh…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Wilder v Fury II not dead despite huge US TV deal
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has garnered an initial reaction from Deontay Wilder?s camp to the recent astonishing announcement regarding Tyson Fury. Fury confirmed a huge ?80 million deal to appear on ESPN after…
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Not true! ? Shelly Finkel denies Wilder v Fury II announcement on Monday
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News contacted Shelly Finkel on Saturday night to clarify several reports in the UK media regarding the Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury rematch. More than one British outlet had stated…
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Gennady Golovkin next move almost finalized, spring return on the cards
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golovkin is set to sign a multi-million dollar deal with DAZN as the Kazakh puncher builds towards a rematch with Canelo Alvarez. WBN understands Golovkin has agreed a contract in principle…
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EXCLUSIVE: World Boxing Super Series hit back at ?tortious interference?
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Super Series has exclusively spoken to WBN following rumors the format may be in danger of incompletion. Several unfounded reports on Wednesday evening into Thursday had stated super-lightweight Ivan…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trainer Abel Sanchez clear on Gennady Golovkin future
By Phil D. Jay
WBN caught up with respected trainer Abel Sanchez this week in order to get the latest on former middleweight king Gennady Golovkin. As several reports pull Golovkin in different directions, the Kazakh…