Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Eubank Jr wins, accuses McDonagh of faking injury as pair trade words
By Phil D. Jay
Former IBO super-middleweight title-holder Chris Eubank Jr. is back in the win column. The Briton scored a third round retirement of JJ McDonagh at the King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury heading to Big Bear for Deontay Wilder camp
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News have been exclusively informed that Tyson Fury will be heading to Big Bear in California for Deontay Wilder camp in the coming days. The former heavyweight ruler will spar…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder HANDED APRIL LIFELINE
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s co-manager Shelly Finkel has exclusively revealed an extension to re-negotiate with Anthony Joshua?s team. Finkel had originally informed WBN talks for Joshua vs Wilder would be on hold until after…
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EXCLUSIVE: Shelly Finkel responds to Eddie Hearn?s ?no contact? and ?50-50′ bait
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder?s co-manager Shelly Finkel has updated WBN on the current situation regarding talks with Anthony Joshua. Finkel?s correspondence comes on the back of Joshua?s promoter Eddie Hearn speaking to press during…
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EXPLAINED: How Canelo got the decision against Golovkin
By Phil D. Jay
Canelo Alvarez was again the social media debate of a ?controversial? decision on the scorecards against Gennady Golovkin. Fans took to their respected outputs on Saturday night immediately after the Mexican was…
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Canelo stuns Golovkin in close encounter, takes 160 crown
By Phil D. Jay
Canelo Alvarez overcame another Gennay Golovkin onslaught to fight fire with fire and take the middleweight titles in Las Vegas. In a barnstorming close encounter, Golovkin and Canelo traded leather for the…
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Khan eyes Pacquiao despite Hearn?s Brook warning
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan stated his first priority was landing a fight with Manny Pacquiao despite a warning from promoter Eddie Hearn. Khan defeated Samuel Vargas on Saturday night in Birmingham as UK rival…
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What on earth is going on with the WBA heavyweight rankings?
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Association released their September rankings this week and eyes were immediately raised at the current heavyweight list. Not only is the list bereft of world-rated contenders Luis Ortiz, Tyson…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gennady Golovkin leaving ‘SCATTERED BODIES’ in Canelo camp, KNOCKING OUT sparring partners WITH JABS
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golovkin is looking sensational in training for his rematch with Canelo Alvarez, according to camp insider and Joe Joyce manager Sam Jones. Jones, recently at Big Bear in California with Joyce…
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The BIG Question: How did Trevor Bryan v BJ Flores get approval for WBA interim heavyweight title?
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza made a promise to fans a while back, he'd begin the process of eradicating the controversial 'regular' titles from existence. Starting with the heavyweight division,…
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EXPLAINED: How four of the current 31 WBA title holders compete in the cruiserweight division
By Phil D. Jay
Fans are pretty sick of broken promises over world titles of late as boxing is shrouded in controversy with the addition of belt after belt being drafted in. Most people over the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Mia St. John clarifies PED comments, aims to warn others of potential health problems
By Phil D. Jay
Former World Boxing Council super-welterweight champion Mia St. John has opened up to WBN following her explosive admission on the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs. The 51 year-old, who last fought in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan makes predictions for Pacquiao v Lomachenko, Garcia v Spence / Lomachenko
By Phil D. Jay
Former super-lightweight king Amir Khan has opened up on three possible super-fight match-ups between 135 and 147 pounds. Clashes between Khan target Manny Pacquiao and current pound for pound number one Vasyl…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sergio Martinez in SENSATIONAL COMEBACK at 43, NOT JOKING about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. NOVEMBER REMATCH
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight great Sergio Martinez has informed WBN of his desire to return to the ring at the age of 43. Four years on from his last fight against Miguel Cotto, the former…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan warns Manny Pacquiao he won’t chase a super-fight like with Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Former super-lightweight king Amir Khan is on the path to a huge fight at the end of 2018 as the Briton continues preparations in the United States for Samuel Vargas. Khan is…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan warns he WON’T WAIT AROUND like with Floyd Mayweather, but Manny Pacquiao at Wembley WOULD BE MASSIVE
By Phil D. Jay
Former super-lightweight king Amir Khan is on the path to a huge fight at the end of 2018 as the Briton continues preparations in the United States for Samuel Vargas. Khan is…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder CONTRACT NOT SIGNED by Anthony Joshua
By Phil D. Jay
Shelly Finkel has exclusively explained the situation to WBN after confirming a contract to fight Anthony Joshua was received by Deontay Wilder and his team recently. Just as promised, although twelve hours…
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EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua MUST SEND NEW ‘SIGNED’ CONTRACT in order to RE-OPEN Deontay Wilder negotiations
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder is waiting to see a revised contract from Anthony Joshua as the American aims to re-open negotiations with his biggest divisional rival. Wilder?s co-manager Shelly Finkel outlined to WBN what…
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Joshua v Wilder: Contract STILL NEEDS ADDRESSING as Eddie Hearn confirms NO PROGRESS being made
By Phil D. Jay
Eddie Hearn has clarified what WBN was told this week by Deontay Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel, that no movement has been forthcoming on a deal between Anthony Joshua and the WBC champion.…
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Oliver McCall opponent Jamal Woods WITHDRAWS, halts fight against 53 YEAR-OLD former WBC champ
By Phil D. Jay
Jamal Woods pulled out of a fight with Oliver McCall on Saturday putting an end to a contest scheduled against the 53 year-old former WBC champion. Once a heavyweight force who defeated…