Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Team Manny Pacquiao reassures Amir Khan on December fight
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s representative, Sean Gibbons, responded to Amir Khan’s comments after both sides spoke exclusively to World Boxing News about a potential fight. Gibbons first told WBN that eight-weight king Pacquiao would…
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Manny Pacquiao is ‘full of it and wasting time’
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has informed World Boxing News that he’s frustrated with Manny Pacquiao after a brief meeting in London this weekend. Speaking to WBN after walking through the streets of England’s capital…
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Manny Pacquiao lands in London – eyes December UK fight
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News can exclusively reveal that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao hopes to hold talks over a possible UK fight in December. Having landed in London for the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel…
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Collapse a mystery as Manny Pacquiao misses out on title shot
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has been informed about the collapse of Manny Pacquiao’s WBC welterweight title shot, as details are scarce. As WBN reported first, the Filipino boxing legend was in talks for…
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Manny Pacquiao WBC title shot blown out of the water
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao missed a WBC welterweight title shot after Mario Barrios agreed to face Abel Ramos on November 15. The Filipino legend, 45, was in talks with Barrios and his team about…
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Who beat Manny Pacquiao…and how?
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News looks at how boxing legend and eight-weight champion Manny Pacquiao managed to lose eight times. The superb bundle of energy known as the ‘Pacman’ has a record of 62-8-2…
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Naoya Inoue: Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
When Naoya Inoue defeated a respected Japanese titleholder and future world champion in just his fourth fight, the writing should have been on the wall. This unique young fighter had something about…
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Manny Pacquiao closes in on WBC welterweight title shot at 45
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao is closing in on an unprecedented WBC welterweight title shot at 45, allowing the Filipino superstar to break his record. Pacquiao is in talks to challenge former interim champion Mario…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II set to fall apart again
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News understands that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are unlikely to follow through on a previous confirmation for a December rematch. Speaking to Sean Gibbons recently, the MP Promotions President…
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Manny Pacquiao offered to settle lawsuit before stunning victory
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has learned that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao offered to settle a lawsuit amicably before claiming a stunning court victory. Pacquiao won a $5.1m claim by Paradigm Sports over his…
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Manny Pacquiao defeated an ’empty, reckless’ Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar De La Hoya continues to be scrutinized by the man he sent into retirement. The Filipino superstar battered De La Hoya into submission back in 2008, earning…
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Floyd Mayweather: Muhammad Ali was hated until he lost voice
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather compared his career to that of boxing legend Muhammad Ali ahead of his exhibition against John Gotti later this month. The five-weight world champion faces Gotti in a rematch on…
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Kickboxer brushes off Manny Pacquiao punches, ‘not really heavy’
By Phil D. Jay
Kickboxer Rukiya Anpo laughed off any suggestion that he’d get knocked out by Manny Pacquiao after going three rounds with the boxing legend. On Sunday, Anpo scored a credible draw with Pacquiao,…
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Manny Pacquaio’s WBC title fight status updated after exhibition
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has updated World Boxing News on the situation regarding Manny Pacquiao after a weekend exhibition. Pacquiao looked a shadow of his former self as the Filipino legend took…
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Manny Pacquiao looks awful in comeback, beaten up by kickboxer
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at 45 and looked terrible on his way to a beatdown by kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. Pacquiao put a potential WBC welterweight title fight on…
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Ryan Garcia confronts Manny Pacquiao in Japan amid WBC block
By Phil D. Jay
Ryan Garcia landed in Japan to challenge Manny Pacquiao before the Filipino legend faces Rukiya Anpo on Sunday. The suspended super lightweight attempts to stay relevant while serving a one-year ban for…
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Vicious Manny Pacquiao defies age with critical title shot at stake
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao looked ten years younger in a recent workout ahead of his return to action at Super RIZIN 3 this weekend. The Filipino boxing legend faces Rukiya Anpo in Japan as…
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Manny Pacquiao set for $5 million payout if opponent kicks him
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao will pocket a huge bonus if his kickboxing opponent, Rukiya Anpo, breaks the rules in their forthcoming exhibition. The stipulation was added to protect Pacquiao from kicks, similar to the…
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Manny Pacquiao faces WBC disaster in form of six-foot kickboxer
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao puts his chances of fighting for the WBC welterweight title at 45 in jeopardy for a scheduled exhibition on July 28. Pacquiao faces six-foot kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo at Super…
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Manny Pacquiao puts Floyd Mayweather to shame with next foe
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao faces an unknown quantity on his comeback to the sport after agreeing to face a late replacement opponent. The boxing legend had agreed to battle Chihiro Suzuki until the kickboxer…