Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Revealed: The one massive flaw in Manny Pacquiao?s four-fight plan
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum outlined a four-fight plan for Manny Pacquiao this week as the Filipino Senator embarks on a world tour before hanging up his gloves with a Las Vegas…
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Nothing confirmed for Burns, Indongo ahead of Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been reliably informed that nothing has yet been pencilled in for Ricky Burns? next defence of his WBA super-lightweight title. The 33 year-old has been linked to a possible unification…
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Exclusive: Amir Khan keeps getting KO?d, then thinking he runs boxing! ? Kermit Cintron
By Phil D. Jay
Former world welterweight champion Kermit Cintron has challenged Amir Khan to take him on in 2017 after launching a scathing assessment of the Briton this week. The 37 year-old, who won all…
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Exclusive: GGG v Canelo talks progressing well, says Coach Sanchez
By Phil D. Jay
Respected trainer Abel Sanchez has informed WBN that star fighter Gennady Golovkin remains on course to fight Canelo Alvarez this year. Sanchez, who has been instrumental in guiding Golovkin to a prominent…
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Exclusive: Jeff Horn promoter talks ?dream? Manny Pacquiao fight, venues and makes bold prediction
By Phil D. Jay
Australian welterweight contender Jeff Horn is capable of unseating Manny Pacquiao?s recent resurgence to make his own name in the sport, according to promoter and Duco Events Director Dean Lonergan. Undefeated Horn,…
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Amir Khan confuses with conflicting targets for ring return
By Phil D. Jay
Despite the wheels being in motion for a fight with UK rival Kell Brook, former world champion Amir Khan has targeted two more high-profile bouts for his return to action. Khan has…
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Shocker: McGregor odds clearly don?t justify a Mayweather PPV
By Phil D. Jay
UFC champion Conor McGregor would have virtually no chance of defeating Floyd Mayweather Jr. should the pair finally face each other in a cross-codes contest in the future. The outspoken Irishman has…
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Uguni stuns Guzman; Tanaka glory; Ioka, Taguchi and Corrales retain
By Phil D. Jay
Yukinori Oguni stunned Jonathan Guzman to rip away the IBF super-bantamweight title At the Shimazu Arena in Kyoto. The unheralded 28 year-old, who was largely anonymous before the fight, upset the tough…
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Knockouts rule as Inoue and Yaegashi retain titles in Tokyo
By Phil D. Jay
WBO Super Flyweight champion Naoya Inoue moved to 12-0 with a sixth round stoppage win over former world title holder Kohei Kono at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan. The 23 year-old,…
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Kovalev ranked #2 by WBC, door ajar for Stevenson challenge
By Phil D. Jay
Former light-heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev has something to fall back on should an immediate rematch with Andre Ward fail to materialize in the coming months. The big-hitting Russian has been rated at…
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?Those who allowed Muhammad Ali to fight on have a lot to answer for?
By Phil D. Jay
Sir Michael Parkinson, one of the UK interviewers lucky enough to share significant time with Muhammad Ali during his peak, has criticized those around the three-weight world champion who supported his fighting…
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Hopkins’ career undented as TV ratings breed Smith rematch talk
By Phil D. Jay
On reflection, Bernard Hopkins? decision to fight one last time looks a bad one as the 51 year-old bowed out of the sport on his back and literally six feet below his…
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Following shocking KO, Povetkin denies doping despite WBC findings
By Phil D. Jay
Alexander Povetkin was shockingly allowed to fight this past Saturday night despite failing a drugs test for the second time in less than a year. The Russian fought late replacement Johann Duhaupas…
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Exclusive: No Duhaupas regrets despite Povetkin substance fail KO
By Phil D. Jay
Johann Duhaupas and his manager believe better notice would have resulted in a different outcome on the back of a sixth round knockout loss to Alexander Povetkin. Frenchman Duhaupas, who recently won…
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Alexander Povetkin: Career, achievements ruined by failed tests
By Phil D. Jay
Despite possessing the talent and skills to be recognised as one of the best heavyweights of the modern era, Alexander Povetkin can no longer be taken seriously as an athlete due to…
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Kell Brook v Amir Khan talk gets serious, IBF title could be at stake
By Phil D. Jay
As the International Boxing Federation informed WBN this week, welterweight champion Kell Brook is free to apply for a title defence against Amir Khan. IBF Chairman Lindsey Tucker certainly didn't dismiss the…
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Exclusive: IBF confirm Kell Brook would need to seek approval for proposed Amir Khan clash
By Phil D. Jay
The International Boxing Federation have admitted to being a little disappointed at the news Kell Brook is eyeing a massive clash with Amir Khan in May of next year. IBF Chairman Lindsey…
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Brook responds to Khan, reveals contact made for UK super-fight
By Phil D. Jay
Kell Brook didn't take long to give a definitive answer to Amir Khan following a call-out by the former super-lightweight king. Khan posted a picture of himself next to Brook's old foe…
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Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. found executed in Mexico aged just 23
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBC Youth title holder Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. has been found dead in his home city of Guadalajara on Friday, it has been confirmed. The 23 year-old was found in a parked…
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Exclusive: ?Maravilla? Martinez predicts Canelo will dodge Golovkin
By Phil D. Jay
Former middleweight king Sergio Martinez doesn?t believe fans will not be treated to a clash between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez anytime soon. The 41 year-old now retired ex-pound for pound star,…