Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Exclusive: Lomachenko unreceptive to Rigo offer, planning 135 pound move
By Phil D. Jay
In an exclusive interview with WBN prior to his one-round win over Moises Flores, Guillermo Rigondeaux stated he would be willing to move up from super-bantamweight to face one man - Vasyl…
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Mayweather: Return of the King, but NO Pound for Pound crown
By Phil D. Jay
Former world number one Floyd Mayweather makes a welcome comeback to action on August 26 in a cross-codes match-up which currently has the boxing fraternity divided. ?Money? will battle UFC star Conor…
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The King?s next move: Assessing Andre Ward?s fight options
By Phil D. Jay
Andre Ward may have shocked the world when becoming the first man to halt Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night, but only a short time later the current pound for pound king was…
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Exclusive: Rigondeaux would move up for ‘historic’ Lomachenko fight, accept Vargas unification at 122
By Phil D. Jay
Super-bantamweight king Guillermo Rigondeaux has informed WBN of his desire to battle Vasyl Lomachenko in a blockbuster Pound for Pound clash. Ahead of his mandatory bout with Moises ?Chucky? Flores on the…
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Exclusive: Mayweather pulls Aug 26 date request, McGregor fight not on Nevada meeting agenda
By Phil D. Jay
The massive cross-codes clash between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has been pulled from a potential date of August 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Nevada State Athletic Commission…
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Exclusive: Nevada chief addresses Mayweather date, points out neither fighter is licensed yet
By Phil D. Jay
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett has revealed August 26 is indeed among three separate dates requested by Floyd Mayweather?s company for this summer. Mayweather Promotions are set to arrange…
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Truth Hurts: Errol Spence Jr. wins IBF title as Kell Brook breaks OTHER eye socket
By Phil D. Jay
Talented Errol Spence Jr. claimed his first world title with an impressive win over Kell Brook at Brammall Lane in Sheffield, England. The 27 year-old overcame some big shots and bullying tactics…
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WBA President highly embarrassed by N’Dam v Murata judging
By Phil D. Jay
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza has revealed his total embarrassment at what transpired in Saturday's championship contest in Japan The vacant middleweight title was won by Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam as he defeated Olympic…
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Exclusive: Nevada Commission confirm Conor McGregor boxing license application
By Phil D. Jay
UFC Champion Conor McGregor has made an application for a boxing license, the Nevada State Athletic Commission have confirmed to WBN. Commission head Bob Bennett outlined the fact that McGregor had put…
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Exclusive: ?Tyson against the tide? – Peter Fury reacts to Anthony Joshua?s IBF exception request
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer Peter Fury has aired his views after WBN revealed on Tuesday an IBF exception request had been made by Matchroom Boxing on behalf of Anthony Joshua. International Boxing Federation President Daryl…
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Exclusive: IBF consider Matchroom exception request for Joshua v Klitschko II, await Pulev reply
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been informed a request has been made for Anthony Joshua to keep his IBF heavyweight title for another fight with Wladimir Klitschko. As promoter Eddie Hearn revealed this week, Klitschko…
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Exclusive: UK boxers given European title hope despite Brexit
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been informed that British fighters could still be able to fight for the European Boxing Union championship despite a recent vote to break away from the EU. A UK referendum…
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Exclusive: Brandon Rios staying at 147, awaits new comeback date
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Brandon Rios is raring to get back in the ring following the cancellation of a planned April 29 comeback to action. ?Bam Bam? saw a potential clash in Mexico…
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Exclusive: ?Tyson Fury was the greatest thing to happen to the heavyweight division? – Kevin Barry
By Phil D. Jay
Joseph Parker?s coach Kevin Barry says today?s champions and top heavyweights owe a lot to returning ex-king Tyson Fury. Barry, who was due to be opposite Fury?s uncle Peter until a fight…
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Zolani Tete wins vacant interim WBO bantamweight belt following late sanction
By Phil D. Jay
Former IBF super-flyweight champion Zolani Tete claimed the vacant interim WBO bantamweight title on Saturday night with a unanimous decision win over Artur Villanueva. Tete was on top for the majority of…
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Bob Arum: I?d agree Gilberto Ramirez v GGG winner takes all, ?Zurdo? destroys him!
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum is hoping to land a massive super-middleweight clash for Gilberto Ramirez against Gennady Golovkin should the Mexican be successful this weekend. ?Zurdo? defends his 168 pound title…
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Indongo shines to dethrone Burns, Barrett shocks lacklustre Cardle
By Phil D. Jay
Namibian star Julius Indongo continued his excellent run at 140 pounds to keep an eight-year undefeated run intact against Ricky Burns in Glasgow. The 34 year-old, who had previously upset Eduard Troyanovsky…
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Exclusive: ?He?s definitely got skills? – Nevada Chief Bob Bennett on watching Conor McGregor boxing
By Phil D. Jay
Bob Bennett has already run the rule over Conor McGregor?s boxing prowess ahead of what the Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director sees as an approvable fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor…
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Shocker: Liam Smith fails weight, forfeits interim WBO title shot
By Phil D. Jay
Former world welterweight champion Liam Smith failed to reach his target of 154 pounds on Friday to gasps from the crowd at the weigh-in for the Liverpool man's weekend clash. Smith, who…
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Exclusive: NSAC?s Bob Bennett says Conor McGregor yet to apply for boxing license, Floyd Mayweather fight ?is approvable?
By Phil D. Jay
WBN caught up with Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett from Las Vegas on Wednesday to get the latest on where Conor McGregor stands for his proposed cross-codes clash with…