Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Exclusive: WBA await medical report, could strip Tyson Fury
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Organisation could be set to strip heavyweight champion Tyson Fury for a second Wladimir Klitschko pull-out unless they are given more information on the situation. Fury, 27, has blamed…
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Crolla v Linares: Canelo-GGG saga takes a backseat to 135lb clash
By Phil D. Jay
A massive clash is looming in Manchester, UK on Saturday night that could completely blow the recent performances of pound for pound stars Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez out of the water.…
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Exclusive: GGG trainer Sanchez believes De La Hoya will make Canelo agreement impossible
By Phil D. Jay
Respected coach Abel Sanchez isn?t holding out too much hope when it comes to reaching an amicable deal between current boxing stars Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. A fight between the two…
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Exclusive: Paulie Malignaggi turns down EBU shot, reveals offers will determine future
By Phil D. Jay
Two-weight world title holder Paulie Malignaggi has revealed to WBN he turned down the opportunity to fight Ahmed El Mousaoui for the European welterweight title this year. A European Boxing Union update…
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Exclusive: Frank Bruno reflects on career, discusses role of mental health issues in movie project
By Phil D. Jay
Former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has informed WBN of his delight to have been asked to turn his boxing career and life outside the ring into a forthcoming movie. The 54…
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Exclusive: Bob Arum talks signing Mick Conlan, sees ?major star? potential
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank scored a major coup on Monday when Ireland?s amateur standout Michael Conlan signed on the dotted line of an exclusive promotion deal with the US-based outfit. The 24 year-old, a…
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Monroe defeats Rosado in snoozer; De La Hoya, Ali, Diaz Jr. win
By Phil D. Jay
Willie Monroe Jr. and Gabriel Rosado snoozed their way through co-feature as the AT&T Stadium crowd belted out boos to the middleweight pair. Following twelve forgettable rounds, Monroe got the decision 118-110,…
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Exclusive: IBF say no word yet on Kell Brook?s immediate future
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been in contact with the International Boxing Federation on more than one occasion this week as news is expected to be released of a move up in weight for welterweight…
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Sanchez: I’ve said anybody from 154-168 wont go twelve with GGG
By Phil D. Jay
Abel Sanchez has reinforced Gennady Golovkin as the top fighter between super-welterweight and super-middleweight following the Kazakh?s crushing win over Kell Brook on Saturday night. ?GGG? battered Brook into submission through five…
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Exclusive: Khan still wants ?back in training? Mayweather or Pacquiao, open to ?boxing? McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has informed WBN he?s heard Floyd Mayweather is back training again as whispers persist linking the Pound for Pound king with a record-breaking 50th fight. The 30 year-old from Bolton,…
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Brook enhances name, shares four Fight of the Year rounds with GGG
By Phil D. Jay
Kell Brook emerged from a London slugfest with Gennady Golovkin nursing a busted eye socket and dented pride, but can head into prescribed move up from his usual weight with a considerably…
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Inoue trio victorious, remain unbeaten in Kanagawa
By Phil D. Jay
WBO super-flyweight champion Naoya Inoue retained his 115 pound belt for the third time on Sunday in what was the Japanese fighter's sixth world title bout in just ten contests. The 23…
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Exclusive: Canelo advisor says ?nobody can beat GGG at this time?
By Phil D. Jay
Don Chargin doesn?t give anyone much of chance against Gennady Golovkin, let alone welterweight champion Kell Brook when the pair meet in London on September 10. Chargin, who currently advises Golovkin?s main…
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Kovalev says bring on Ward: I want to be pound for pound best!
By Phil D. Jay
Sergey Kovalev is delighted with the recent confirmation as the light-heavyweight king gets the chance to raise his profile significantly in a fight against Andre Ward. Ward, an undefeated super-middleweight ruler, is…
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Exclusive: De La Hoya brands Smith ?a tough hombre? – unsure on timescale for Canelo moving up
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya believes the fans will be the real winners when Canelo Alvarez steps between the ropes again on September 17 to face tough undefeated Englishman, Liam Smith. The former…
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Watch: Mayweather discusses Pacquiao ?returning for the money?
By Phil D. Jay
Retired boxer-turned-promoter Floyd Mayweather reacted to questions regarding former opponent Manny Pacquiao?s comeback against Jessie Vargas on November 5. Pacquiao, like Mayweather (in September 2015) announced his intention to step away from…
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Exclusive: There’s no comparing Liam Smith and Amir Khan – Canelo
By Phil D. Jay
Canelo Alvarez is preparing for a whole new challenge on September 17 following on from his crushing knockout of Amir Khan in Las Vegas last May. One devastating blow took care of…
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Exclusive: De La Hoya prefers Golovkin over Saunders for Canelo, talks Brook chances
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya believes a fight with Gennady Golovkin would be more appealing for Canelo Alvarez than taking on British world middleweight title holder Billy Joe Saunders. De…
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Exclusive: Golovkin now at 164, Brook ?weight by design? – Sanchez
By Phil D. Jay
Abel Sanchez believes Kell Brook?s team specifically planned to have the welterweight at a massive weight for the 30-day World Boxing Council check scaling. The WBC ruling allows the organisation to safely…
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Exclusive: Canelo ?would love to fight Pacquiao? – predicts Mayweather return
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez spoke to WBN during media duties this week to confirm a future fight with Manny Pacquiao is high on his list of potential match-ups. The former two-weight world…