Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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A Complete History of Pound for Pound: 1970 – 2018
By Phil D. Jay
One of the major talking points in modern day boxing is the relevance of Pound for Pound amongst the fighters. A regular feature on most outlets in the sport, P4P causes hot…
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FORGET Andre Ward, there?s only ONE OPPONENT for rematch king Tony Bellew before retirement
By Phil D. Jay
A triumphant Tony Bellew mentioned a potential clash with Andre Ward in the aftermath of his repeat victory over David Haye last week as the Liverpool man bids to continue cashing in…
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Monster Among Men: Naoya Inoue ready to wreak havoc in World Boxing Super Series
By Phil D. Jay
There's a monster looming on the horizon as the recently confirmed World Boxing Super Series bantamweight tournament leans towards the halfway completion mark. With WBO champion Zolani Tete, WBA ruler Ryan Burnett…
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SHOCKER: Chris Eubank Jr. on standby to replace George Groves, face Callum Smith in WBSS Final
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Super Series organisers were forced to announced their Season 2 intentions this week despite the fact the first round of tournaments are yet to be completed. As bantamweight took…
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EXCLUSIVE: Provodnikov gives Mayweather TEN SECONDS to win MMA fight, says he CARRIED McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
Former world title challenger and welterweight contender Ruslan Provodnikov has given his views on a possible UFC debut for ex-pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather is currently training alongside UFC champion…
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Khan sends Brook warning with TERRIFYING display of SPEED, pushes for CATCHWEIGHT clash
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan is well and truly back following a 39-second display of awesome speed and lightning-fast punches that should send a stern message to UK rival Kell Brook. Khan was in terrific…
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EXCLUSIVE: Provodnikov praises Pacquiao, discusses Horn controversy and Matthysse fight
By Phil D. Jay
Former world title challenger Ruslan Provodnikov holds split loyalties in the forthcoming welterweight championship bout between former stablemate Manny Pacquiao and ex-opponent Lucas Matthysse. Pacquiao, who trained alongside his good friend Provodnikov…
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Gennady Golovkin pushed for time in Cinco de Mayo bid
By Phil D. Jay
Since a 21 year-old Mexican super-welterweight was linked to facing Gennady Golovkin on May 5th in Las Vegas, all has gone eerily quiet on the Cinco de Mayo front. Jaime Munguia, an…
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EXCLUSIVE: Message to Joshua from Wilder team – ‘WE ACCEPT, send CONTRACTS immediately!’
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder's co-manager and co-trainer Jay Deas has exclusively informed WBN the WBC champion has accepted Anthony Joshua's offer to fight. In the aftermath of Joshua's win over Joseph Parker on Saturday…
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EXCLUSIVE: WILDER trainer DEAS responds to Joshua / Hearn post-fight RING CONFRONTATION BAN
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder will be ringside for Anthony Joshua's massive unification with Joseph Parker but won't be allowed inside the ring post-fight. Should Joshua take care of business at the Principality Stadium in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Where would any Joshua v Parker rematch be held? – Promoter David Higgins explains
By Phil D. Jay
David Higgins is fully confident Joseph Parker will shock Anthony Joshua on March 31 but doesn't envisage a huge homecoming clash in the rematch. A Parker win would automatically trigger a return…
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EXCLUSIVE: Why a Joseph Parker SHOCK WIN over Anthony Joshua IS BAD NEWS for Deontay Wilder
By Phil D. Jay
Not only would a Joseph Parker underdog triumph over Anthony Joshua on March 31 prevent a massive trans-Atlantic collision of power punchers, it would also mean Deontay Wilder would be out of…
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EXCLUSIVE: David Higgins REFUSES to talk JOSEPH PARKER v DEONTAY WILDER – ?Not our style?
By Phil D. Jay
Fresh from warning Anthony Joshua not to overlook Joseph Parker to a potential undisputed heavyweight showdown with Deontay Wilder, Duco boss David Higgins has told WBN he won?t discuss the American himself…
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EXCLUSIVE: Nevada Commission confirm Canelo investigation
By Phil D. Jay
Nevada State Athletic Commission chief Bob Bennett has informed WBN an investigation has begun into the findings from a recent drug test involving Canelo Alvarez. Golden Boy Promotions revealed on Monday that…
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EXCLUSIVE: President Ed Levine clears up George Groves confusion, confirms Chris Eubank Jr. eligibility for vacant IBO title
By Phil D. Jay
International Boxing Organization President Ed Levine has explained the current situation regarding the recent super-middleweight title clash between now former IBO champion Chris Eubank Jr. and WBA ruler George Groves. Eubank Jr.…
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Deontay Wilder’s 50-0 plan to equal Floyd Mayweather: Unify all the titles, line up the mandatories
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight ruler Deontay Wilder is aiming to sit alongside Floyd Mayweather on 50-0 in the future after revealing his long-term plan for the division. The 32 year-old is currently on 39-0…
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Exclusive: Peter Kahn clears up why Manny Pacquiao v Chris Van Heerden fell apart in 2017
By Phil D. Jay
Talented South African Chris Van Heerden is still on the lookout for a high-profile return to action after seeing another opportunity fail to materialize recently. Van Heerden was said to be the…
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Exclusive: Spence Jr. v Ocampo ordered, Thurman unification could still be requested
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence Jr. has been ordered to participate in a mandatory contest on the back of his impressive victory over Lamon Peterson on Saturday night, the IBF have confirmed. As many fans…
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Manny Pacquiao v Vasyl Lomachenko fight talk shut down
By Phil D. Jay
WBN contacted Vasyl Lomachenko's manager Egis Klimas on Wednesday evening and were given an unequivocal 'no' in response to a simple question of, 'do you think a fight with Manny Pacquiao can…
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Top 5 opponents for Amir Khan on April 21
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News have been following the story involving Amir Khan's move to Matchroom Boxing as the Briton prepares to make his debut under Eddie Hearn on April 21. Exclusively breaking the…