Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Floyd Mayweather: I don?t worry about being KO?d, that?s entertainment!
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather says a knockout loss at the hands of Tenshin Nasukawa would be ?entertainment? for the fans on New Year?s Eve. The near 42-year-old battles the kickboxer under boxing code in…
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Amir Khan closing in on Terence Crawford welterweight super-fight
By Phil D. Jay
A welterweight world title bout featuring two of the world?s top stars is close as Terence Crawford prepares to defend his WBO welterweight belt against Amir Khan. WBN understands an announcement could…
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Chris Van Heerden?s father Daniel, 61, murdered on South African street
By Phil D. Jay
Daniel Christoffel Van Heerden, father of former IBO welterweight champion Chris Van Heerden, was shot dead in South Africa on Tuesday. The 61 year-old, who leaves behind 13 children including Chris, was…
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Warrington and Whyte: Two stunning victories, one UK Pay-Per-View farce
By Phil D. Jay
What an evening on Saturday the 22nd of December as British boxing enjoyed one of the biggest Pay-Per-View nights of the year. Josh Warrington came of age, Carl Frampton proved he can…
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Amir Khan?s next move: Legacy overshadows Grudge
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has two solid options for his next outing as a clash with UK rival Kell Brook hangs in the balance. A huge offer to face Terence Crawford in the United…
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EXCLUSIVE: Mayweather returns to sparring ? Tenshin, Pacquiao possible
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather is back sparring ahead of his comeback to action, WBN has been informed. The 41 year-old, who last fought in August 2017, is scheduled to…
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Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury fight out ENTHRALLING draw in California
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury boxed brilliantly on his long-awaited return to world title action but was ultimately thwarted by Deontay Wilder on the cards. ?The Gypsy King? challenged for Wilder?s WBC heavyweight title three…
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THREE VERSIONS of cruiserweight title expected in WBSS semi-finals
By Phil D. Jay
At least three versions of the world cruiserweight titles are expected to enter the World Boxing Super Series early next year. Ahead of the semi-finals to take place in January and February…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan OPENS UP on Kell Brook RINGSIDE MEETING
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Amir Khan has revealed to WBN exactly what was said when he came face-to-face with Kell Brook on Saturday night. Khan and Brook were positioned close to each other…
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Farewell Tony ?Bomber? Bellew ? The People?s Champion
By Phil D. Jay
Tony Bellew took a bow in the middle of a Manchester ring on Saturday night in what was the Liverpool man?s final act. Approaching his 36th birthday, ?The Bomber? decided enough was…
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Oleksandr Usyk downs a brave Tony Bellew in eight rounds
By Phil D. Jay
The Brilliant Oleksandr Usyk proved his mettle as the best cruiserweight in the world as the Ukrainian wore down a gracious Tony Bellew. Despite keeping things tight on the scorecards, Bellew seemed…
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Amir Khan TAUNTS Kell Brook as Michael Zerafa clash looms for Dec 8
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has blasted UK rival Kell Brook for his choice of forthcoming opponent. Brook?s return to action was announced for December 8th at his favorite haunt of Sheffield on Saturday night.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan says Kell Brook ?will definitely happen? but it?s a ?stadium fight?
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has promised to face Kell Brook in 2019 once a stadium opportunity presents itself. The former super-lightweight world champion has been chasing fights with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather amidst…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder trainer Jay Deas on solving Tyson Fury ? the Rubik?s Cube of boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s trainer Jay Deas expects the best Tyson Fury to be in the ring on December 1 in Los Angeles. Fury has lost a mass of weight to put himself back…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan DOUBTS ?MayPac 2?, explains how HE BEATS Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan says the fact Floyd Mayweather is not a big puncher means there?s no way he can lose if they ever fought each other. Mayweather is consistently being linked to a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan to Manny Pacquiao, ?Our fight is bigger than Adrien Broner!?
By Phil D. Jay
As rumors persist of a possible threesome of fights involving Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and Adrien Broner, Amir Khan once again faces being on the outside looking in. Khan has been putting…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan tells Manny Pacquiao, ?I?M READY ? I WANT TO FIGHT YOU!?, talks Kell Brook
By Phil D. Jay
World-rated welterweight Amir Khan spoke to WBN on Friday evening to express his thoughts on the current Manny Pacquiao situation. Pacquiao is currently being linked to a rematch with Floyd Mayweather in…
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De La Hoya open to Canelo v GGG III, December bout not certain
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya is firmly on board with opening discussions with Tom Loeffler over a Canelo Alvarez v Gennady Golovkin trilogy. Speaking from the recently closed WBC Convention in Kiev, De…
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EXCLUSIVE: Loeffler eyes Canelo III despite GGG v Charlo WBC order
By Phil D. Jay
Tom Loeffler has confirmed to WBN that former middleweight king Gennady Golovkin wants a trilogy fight with Canelo Alvarez. Currently attending the WBC Convention in Kiev, Loeffler was asked about the WBC?s…
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Porter v Spence unification eyed, Thurman has first option on winner
By Phil D. Jay
WBC welterweight champion Shawn Porter is focusing on a massive unification meeting with Errol Spence. Porter, who defeated Danny Garcia to claim the green strap, has more titles on his mind. Becoming…