Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Garcia warns Thurman of ?big dog? beat down to come
By Phil D. Jay
WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia was fired up in the wake his victory over Samuel Vargas on Saturday night as the American immediately turned his attention to fellow title holder Keith Thurman.…
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Exclusive: Arum says no contact from Hearn over Pacquiao v Brook
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has informed WBN there has been no phone call from Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn regarding a fight between welterweight champions Manny Pacquiao and Kell Brook. Reports in…
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Pacquiao refuses to call Mayweather out despite fight presence
By Phil D. Jay
Upon regaining his status as a world champion, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao gave a coy interview in the aftermath of his Las Vegas encounter on Saturday night. Despite Floyd Mayweather making a…
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Manny Pacquiao defeats Jessie Vargas, regains world title status
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao picked up the ninth world championship belt of his illustrious career with a sensational performance at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 37 year-old, who now…
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Magdaleno shocks Donaire as Shiming claims first world title
By Phil D. Jay
Jessie Magdaleno out-worked Nonito Donaire in what was a close fight to take the WBO featherweight title and extend his undefeated run in the process. The younger, fresher fighter of the two,…
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Tim Bradley: If Floyd Mayweather is back in the gym it?s for a reason
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight rival Timothy Bradley sees a Floyd Mayweather return on the horizon following reports the former pound for pound king is back in the gym sparring. Mayweather 39, has also stated the…
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Five reasons Canelo v Golovkin won?t happen, one reason it will
By Phil D. Jay
Much is talked about regarding a middleweight super-fight between the king of 160 pounds, Gennady Golovkin and Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez in 2017. Despite the World Boxing Council attempting to get the…
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Exclusive: Golovkin would relish 168 two-belt title chance, winner of Jack v DeGale – Sanchez
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer Abel Sanchez says moving up to super-middleweight in a bid to unify another division would be hard to pass up for current middleweight king Gennady Golovkin. With four titles in his…
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De La Hoya: Hopkins would fight until he?s 60 if he could
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya believes friend, former opponent and colleague Bernard Hopkins would continue fighting into the next decade if the feat was at all feasibly possible. At 51 years of age,…
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Exclusive: Richard Schaefer maps out Ringstar Sports vision ahead of Dec 10 debut show
By Phil D. Jay
Boxing maestro Richard Schaefer has returned to boxing with a specific vision as the one-time Golden Boy CEO re-enters the sport with his new Ringstar Sports promotional company. Schaefer was MIA for…
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Exclusive: Amir Khan admits Canelo Alvarez weight jump wasn?t healthy, a bad decision
By Phil D. Jay
Top-rated contender Amir Khan intends to stay at welterweight until his body tells him to move up following a failed attempt at the 155 pound limit last spring. Khan, 29, was halted…
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Klitschko injury rules out Dec 10 unification fight with Joshua
By Phil D. Jay
Wladimir Klitschko has suffered an injury that ultimately rules the Ukrainian out of a proposed fight on December 10. The 40-year-old had been linked to fighting Anthony Joshua in the UK or…
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Exclusive: Klitschko v Browne still not in talks, clarifies lawyer
By Phil D. Jay
Former world heavyweight champion Lucas Browne is still not in negotiations with Wladimir Klitschko, the Aussie puncher?s lawyer Leon Margules has confirmed once again to WBN. Browne, 37, is at the center…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder ?means business? in 2017 after missing out on big fights
By Phil D. Jay
Heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder intends to make up for lost time when the WBC title holder returns to action next year from hand and bicep injuries. The recently-turned 31…
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Exclusive: Sulaiman explains Garcia v Vargas/Thurman title situation
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman says mandatory challenger Amir Khan?s injury made the decision to allow welterweight champion, Danny Garcia to compete in a non-title fight an easy one. Khan underwent hand surgery…
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Exclusive: Amir Khan says no Kell Brook fight at 154, has to be 147
By Phil D. Jay
Top WBC welterweight contender Amir Khan has informed WBN his immediate future lies at 147 pounds as the Bolton man prepares to return next year. The 29 year-old has been recovering from…
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Parker-Ruiz approved for WBO title, winner to face Haye, Tyson Fury
By Phil D. Jay
Joseph Parker will get the chance to fight for the World Boxing Organisation heavyweight title on home soil after gaining approval at the Convention in Puerto Rico. The undefeated Kiwi had been…
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Danny Garcia: Keith Thurman is no superman, I?ll unify soon
By Phil D. Jay
WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia is confident of coming through division rival Keith Thurman next year when the pair collide in a proposed blockbuster unification. Garcia announced his comeback this week as…
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Exclusive: IBO confirm Joshua v Klitschko sanction request would be approved
By Phil D. Jay
International Boxing Organisation President Ed Levine is ready to give the go ahead to any sanction request for the heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko. Promoter Eddie Hearn is working…
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Floyd Mayweather: Manny Pacquiao is fast, one of the best I faced
By Phil D. Jay
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has spoken about ex-opponent Manny Pacquiao in glowing terms almost a year and a half on from their money-spinning encounter. Speaking with his usual…