Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Terence Crawford: Fear the John Molina Jr. dogfight
By Phil D. Jay
With some massive opportunities in the pipeline, unified super-lightweight champion Terence Crawford is gearing up for what could potentially be the final fight of his 140 pound run. The 29 year-old, undefeated…
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Exclusive: Sergio Martinez talks life away from the ring, says injuries still not fully healed
By Phil D. Jay
Former middleweight king Sergio Martinez has spoken to WBN about his new life outside trading punches, two and half years on from officially announcing his retirement from the sport. ?Maravilla? last fought…
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Exclusive: Paulie Malignaggi discusses Conor McGregor sparring video, the Dana White factor
By Phil D. Jay
Two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi has questioned whether Conor McGregor?s boxing career will even get off the ground in 2017 as the lightweight title holder is currently tied to UFC. McGregor, 28,…
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Ex-Mayweather opponent Mosley: McGregor has balls of steel, but I?d whoop him!
By Phil D. Jay
In the wake of UFC Champion Conor McGregor revealing his targets for a boxing debut, one of those said former Floyd Mayweather opponents has given a swift reply to WBN. ?Sugar? Shane…
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Ellerbe on McGregor fighting Mayweather: Three fights ago he was on the mat quitting!
By Phil D. Jay
Leonard Ellerbe, Floyd Mayweather?s trusted advisor, has moved to distance the former pound for pound king from a cross-codes fight with Conor McGregor. Mayweather, 39, has been called out by the UFC…
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Conor McGregor granted boxing license, Floyd Mayweather alerted
By Phil D. Jay
UFC champion Conor McGregor has been granted a license to boxing by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) ahead of a possible boxing debut in 2017. The 28 year-old, who was recently…
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Watch: Haye punches Bellew at head-to-head, presser explodes
By Phil D. Jay
Ahead of their massive UK heavyweight clash on March 4 in London, David Haye and Tony Bellew went face-to-face at a press conference in the capital on Wednesday. The domestic rivals, who…
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Shocker: Eubank’s son Wilson held to draw by one-win Thorne
By Phil D. Jay
Nathanael Wilson's perfect winning record was halted of Friday night as the estranged son of British great Chris Eubank was held to a draw in Essex. The super-lightweight, who had previously won…
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Exclusive: Kathy Duva still waiting for Roc Nation reply on rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has made an official move to start the ball rolling for a rematch between star fighter Sergey Kovalev and new light-heavyweight king Andre Ward. The pair fought…
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Young fighter dies following one-punch knockout
By Phil D. Jay
Tragic boxer Kuba Moczyk has died days after being put on life support following his first ever contest. The 22 year-old was dropped in the final round of his amateur debut leading…
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Exclusive: Mauricio Sulaiman discusses GGG v Canelo situation
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has opened up on the current situation regarding Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez following the fight?s delay until 2017. Sulaiman had ordered the two pound for…
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Exclusive: Let?s face it, we?d all buy Mayweather v Pacquiao II ? Richard Schaefer
By Phil D. Jay
Ringstar promoter Richard Schaefer believes any Floyd Mayweather Jr. comeback would herald an immediate return to the summit of the sport for the long-reigning ex-pound for pound number one. Schaefer worked alongside…
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Exclusive: Duva gives props to Ward, states Kovalev clearly won as rematch looms
By Phil D. Jay
Promoter Kathy Duva is putting plans in motion on Monday to begin the process of arranging an immediate return between star fighter Sergey Kovalev and new pound for pound king Andre Ward.…
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Kovalev disheartened, accuses US judges of political decision in favouring Ward
By Phil D. Jay
Russian puncher Sergey Kovalev took his frustrations out on the ring officials on Saturday night after going down to a first career defeat against Andre Ward in Las Vegas. ?Krusher? was beaten…
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Perez shamefully robbed in Hooker draw; Gvozdyk, Stevens victorious
By Phil D. Jay
Darleys Perez thought he'd recovered from a devastating loss to Anthony Crolla by moving up to 140 pounds and dominating previously undefeated Maurice Hooker. The Colombian bullied the taller Texan for the…
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Floyd Sr. hopes Mayweather goes for 50-0, threatens to KO McGregor himself
By Phil D. Jay
Despite a further retirement confirmation by his son, Floyd Mayweather Sr. is still hoping for a 50th career fight for the ex-pound for pound king in the future. Mayweather Jr. told reporters…
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Watch: Mayweather brands Pacquiao 75% chance false, rules out fighting McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
Recent comments in the media regarding a fight with Manny Pacquiao have been branded as untrue by undefeated superstar of the sport, Floyd Mayweather Jr. The 39 year-old, speaking at the Badou…
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Roach outlines what Pacquiao needs to do in Mayweather rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao needs to get back to his lightning combination work in order to prevail in a second fight with Floyd Mayweather, according to long-time trainer Freddie Roach. Rumours Pacquiao is in…
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Exclusive: Golovkin trainer Sanchez discusses possible Froch fight
By Phil D. Jay
Abel Sanchez believes Carl Froch walked away from boxing before his time amidst reports the Briton could make a sensational comeback against Gennady Golovkin in 2017. Froch, 39, has been out of…
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Exclusive: New WBA champ Avanesyan wants Pacquiao, open to staging Philippines battle
By Phil D. Jay
After receiving news from the World Boxing Association of his new status as WBA ?regular? champion, David Avanesyan is aiming high for the coming year. Amidst rumours of big targets, 28 year-old…