Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Exclusive: Peter Fury says Hughie could fight eliminator for Parker v Ruiz winner
By Phil D. Jay
Trainer Peter Fury has informed WBN his son Hughie?s upcoming outing on December 10 could be a final eliminator for the WBO heavyweight title. Hughie announced his return on social media last…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder believes Wladimir Klitschko?s time has gone
By Phil D. Jay
Talks are continuing for a massive heavyweight title clash between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, but WBC king Deontay Wilder just doesn?t see a way back for the latter and former champion.…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder sad, expects tougher unification job after Tyson Fury ruling
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has admitted his disappointment as rival Tyson Fury stands on the verge of being stripped of his title belts. Fury, 28, has been through much-publicised problems of…
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Exclusive: Peter Fury wanted Tyson title reprieve with spring return possible, talks reality TV rumours
By Phil D. Jay
Tyson Fury?s uncle and trainer Peter Fury spoke to WBN on Tuesday morning to give his views on the current situation regarding the heavyweight champion?s titles and recent reality TV post on…
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Exclusive: Margules requests ?fair? 60-40 split for Golovkin v Jacobs
By Phil D. Jay
Danny Jacobs? lawyer Leon Margules has informed WBN of the split he?s asked the World Boxing Association to consider for a mandatory middleweight clash against Gennady Golovkin. Under the current rules, ?super?…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder talks Joshua-Klitschko, gives prediction
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Deontay Wilder is excited to see what happens when Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko go head-to-head at the end of the year. An encounter between world…
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Exclusive: Golden Boy?s Diaz expects Linares v Crolla II in first quarter of 2017
By Phil D. Jay
Robert Diaz says the injury keeping WBC Diamond lightweight champion out of action for the rest of the year will only mean a slight delay to his rematch with Anthony Crolla. The…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder comments on Tyson Fury controversy, gives advice
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder gave his thoughts to WBN this week regarding the ongoing saga involving fellow title-holder Tyson Fury. Fury, 28, has sensationally opened up on his mental issues, alcoholism,…
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BBBofC on Tyson Fury: Cocaine is against the law – we can?t ignore the law, we will deal with it
By Phil D. Jay
British Boxing Board of Control General Secretary Robert Smith has broken his silence on the current media circus surrounding world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Failed drugs tests, along with bout cancellations, cocaine…
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Tyson Fury: I was a lot happier when I wasn?t champ, I don?t know if I?ll see out the year
By Phil D. Jay
In an interview on Tuesday with Rolling Stone Magazine, Tyson Fury has raised another considerable alarm about his current mental state. The heavyweight champion has been showing signs of bipolar, depression and…
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Marquez: If Canelo really wants Golovkin, he has to pay him well
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez has commented on the recent monetary stalemate involving compatriot Canelo Alvarez and middleweight star Gennady Golovkin. Following Canelo?s win over Liam Smith last month, promoters Golden Boy…
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Floyd’s 50th: Mayweather v Canelo II in May the perfect comeback
By Phil D. Jay
With a predicted and crushing win over Liam Smith behind him, super-welterweight Canelo Alvarez proved once again he?s a force to be reckoned with at the forefront of the sport. At just…
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Klitschko manager: Fury the most unworthy champion in history
By Phil D. Jay
KMG's Bernd Boente pulled no punches in giving Tyson Fury both barrels regarding the Briton?s unruly conduct in recent weeks and months. Fury, 27, has dropped out of facing Boente?s charge Wladimir…
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Shocker: VADA reveal Fury gave positive test for cocaine the day before Klitschko pull-out
By Phil D. Jay
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has moved closer to being relieved of his trio of titles after testing positive for cocaine earlier this month. Fury had been under the jurisdiction of VADA…
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WBA wait on Tyson Fury report, could strip or place ‘in recess’
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza is eagerly awaiting details of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury?s condition as the top division continues to be in a catatonic state. With Fury unable to fight…
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Exclusive: IBF would consider Joshua v ‘unranked’ Klitschko request for Nov 26
By Phil D. Jay
IBF Chairman Lindsey Tucker doesn?t foresee any problems sanctioning a potential heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko on November 26. As it stands, former champion Klitschko, who reigned with…
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Kell Brook undergoes surgery, trainer names New Year targets
By Phil D. Jay
Former world middleweight title challenger Kell Brook has been under the knife to correct a broken eye socket, trainer Dominic Ingle confirmed this week. Brook, 30, suffered the ailment in losing a…
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Exclusive: GBP?s Robert Diaz says Linares v Crolla 2 decision after hand evaluation
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy?s Robert Diaz has informed WBN that any decision regarding a rematch between Jorge Linares and Anthony Crolla will be made once the doctor has assessed a hand injury suffered by…
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Exclusive: Tyson Fury handed nine-day WBO deadline; IBO request documents
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Organisation have informed WBN that Tyson Fury has just nine days left to supply the relevant information about his current condition. Fury, 27, pulled out of his scheduled mandatory…
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Exclusive: Frank Bruno recalls defending WBC belt vs Mike Tyson
By Phil D. Jay
Just six months on from his most famous victory, then WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno found himself back in the ring with an old enemy from the past. No sooner had Bruno,…