Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
-
Shocker: Amir Khan set to join forces with Eddie Hearn
By Phil D. Jay
News Amir Khan set-up a press conference in London this Wednesday in London where he plans to make a 'major announcement' brought instant speculation to the fore. Khan is all set to…
-
Andre Ward in the midst of ‘retirement detox’, says he ‘studied process’ to go ‘the right way’
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound top dog Andre Ward is not looking back to his recent days as an active boxer despite admitting retirement has been harder than he first thought. The self-styled…
-
Exclusive: Patched-up Gary Corcoran talks messy Jeff Horn fight, vows to learn from loss
By Phil D. Jay
Gary Corcoran headed back home following a disappointing trip to Australia last week nursing the battle scars of a untidy late stoppage defeat to Manny Pacquiao conqueror Jeff Horn. Speaking to WBN…
-
Saunders no longer underestimated in GGG, Canelo shake-up but has a more lucrative option at 168
By Phil D. Jay
Billy Joe Saunders produced one of his career-best performances on Saturday night to show the American and Canadian public the skills most in the United Kingdom knew the WBO middleweight champion already…
-
More than 20 fighters in the frame for Fighter of the Year shortlist ahead of poll
By Phil D. Jay
Voting for this year?s standout fighter of 2017 will open on December 18 due to a flurry of contests over the next few weeks. The annual poll to crown the WBN Fighter…
-
Exclusive: David Higgins reveals current standing on Joshua v Parker agreement, talks venue
By Phil D. Jay
Duco boss David Higgins says a deal for a massive unification between Anthony Joshua and his champion Joseph Parker is getting closer as both sides continue negotiations. Higgins made his position clear…
-
Tyson Fury’s future hangs in the balance this month, still faces possible UKAD suspension
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury is hard at work shedding weight in Ricky Hatton?s gym for a potential comeback in the spring as a black cloud still hangs over the former world heavyweight champion. Signing…
-
Wanheng Menayothin, 49-0, closes on Floyd Mayweather, Pink Tyson, John Joe Nevin win
By Phil D. Jay
WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin scored the 49th victory of his undefeated career to edge closer to Floyd Mayweather's magical 50-0 mark. The 32 year-old, who has plenty of time on his…
-
Wilder, DiBella, Deas and fans pile pressure on Hearn / Joshua to agree massive unification next
By Phil D. Jay
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn is coming under increasing pressure to pit star fighter Anthony Joshua in a unification match-up with Deontay Wilder. Joshua and Wilder both completed their most recent obligations to…
-
Exclusive: Deontay Wilder manager addresses Anthony Joshua steroid comments, says fans deserve the fight now
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer and manager Jay Deas says he believes current heavyweight king Anthony Joshua to be a clean athlete days after Deontay Wilder made a seemingly tongue-in-cheek comment about the possibility the Briton…
-
The secret is out as Dmitry Bivol announces himself with massive first round KO
By Phil D. Jay
Russian puncher Dmitry Bivol displayed why there's so much buzz around him with a twelfth professional triumph and tenth knockout. Bivol found his range early on against Trent Broadhurst, dropping the Australian…
-
Preview: Heavy Bermane Stiverne playing with fire, too sluggish for lean, mean Deontay Wilder
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder is out to make a statement this weekend as potential fights against divisional rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury edge closer for the coming year. Recently turning 32, the clock…
-
Joshua / Fury / Wilder: Why 2018 is a massive year for the heavyweight division
By Phil D. Jay
Anthony Joshua's unconvincing victory over a twenty pound lighter Carlos Takam has spawned cries from the sport to make a fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua's win, which was secured despite a broken…
-
Despite Paulie Malignaggi and Jeff Horn links, Conor McGregor a tougher sell in a boxing ring
By Phil D. Jay
The rumors of yet another cross-codes clash between a boxer and UFC star Conor McGregor just won't go away despite the latter being outclassed by a half-fit Floyd Mayweather last August. A…
-
True Story: Floyd Mayweather has only ONE real option for potential 2018 comeback
By Phil D. Jay
In a stunning turn of events, Floyd Mayweather Jr was last week linked to a boxing return despite announcing his retirement in the wake of defeating Conor McGregor over the summer. Mayweather…
-
Exclusive: Kid Galahad calls on featherweights to agree World Boxing Super Series
By Phil D. Jay
Featherweight contender Kid Galahad hopes his main rivals will agree to join the next instalment of the World Boxing Super Series next summer. The Sheffield man, currently on the lookout for an…
-
Floyd Mayweather may be ready to end THIRD retirement
By Phil D. Jay
The master of media mind games, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has once again stirred the pot when it comes to his future in the sport. Always one to keep journalists on his toes,…
-
Lou DiBella refreshes memory of Dillian Whyte?s own failed drug test after Deontay Wilder callout
By Phil D. Jay
Dillian Whyte jumped straight in with both feet on Friday once the Londoner heard of the failed drug test regarding scheduled WBC title challenger Luis Ortiz. Cuban Ortiz looks set to be…
-
WBN Preview: Hughie Fury on brink of joining Tyson, but don’t rule out a Golovkin v Canelo repeat
By Phil D. Jay
Just hours away from his first world title fight, Hughie Fury looks the picture of health as the Manchester contender bids to dethrone Joseph Parker in his hometown. For years, Fury has…
-
Hughie Fury, egged on by Tyson, pushes Joseph Parker before scuffle goes off at weigh-in
By Phil D. Jay
Mandatory challenger Hughie Fury went out of character on Friday afternoon as the cousin of Tyson broke his ice cool persona for the first time. Fury, 22, is usually a chilly customer…