Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Mike Tyson gives his views on Tyson Fury, Mayweather-McGregor
By Phil D. Jay
Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has aired his opinion on the current top division ruler as namesake Tyson Fury prepares to face Wladimir Klitschko for a second time. Fury, who…
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Exclusive: Loeffler confirms no further contact over GGG v Canelo
By Phil D. Jay
K2 Promotions head Tom Loeffler has informed WBN that talks regarding a fight between WBC middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and former belt holder Canelo Alvarez have stalled. The pair had been given…
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GGG coach Sanchez: Mayweather never really fought bigger guys
By Phil D. Jay
Respected trainer Abel Sanchez has rejected Floyd Mayweather?s claims that the pound for pound king cleaned up both the welterweight and super welterweight divisions before retirement. Mayweather, 39, held unified world titles…
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David Haye exposes Arnold Gjergjaj?s padded record in two
By Phil D. Jay
Two-weight world champion David Haye continued his march to another title with a second round stoppage win over Arnold Gjergjaj in London, England. The 35 year-old put ?The Cobra? down in the…
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‘We look forward to GGG v Canelo being made in the future’ – WBC
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Council have released a statement of their own in the wake of Canelo Alvarez and Golden Boy's decision to drop the WBC middleweight belt. Alvarez, 25, had claimed that…
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Exclusive: Johann Duhaupas offers Deontay Wilder rematch option
By Phil D. Jay
In the wake of his mandatory bout with Alexander Povetkin falling apart, Deontay Wilder is set to take some time out of the gym before a possible summer return to action. Wilder…
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TBE 50: Mayweather serious about hollow McGregor record breaker
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has made the surprising announcement he will only fight UFC star Conor McGregor if the pound for pound king finally makes a comeback following a year out of action. A…
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Ryabinsky retaliates on Wilder v Povetkin, threatens legal action
By Phil D. Jay
Alexander Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky insists his fighter did not fail a drugs test and will oppose Deontay Wilder for the world heavyweight title in the near future. At a hastily-arranged presser…
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Drugs in boxing: Tougher measures mean more failures to come
By Phil D. Jay
Yet another disappointment transpired over the weekend as the sport was robbed of one of the most eagerly-anticipated heavyweight bouts of recent years, scheduled to take place this weekend. Deontay Wilder was…
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Fight, Name-drop or Avoid? ? Assessing Amir Khan?s options
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan is more adamant than ever that an all-British super-fight with Kell Brook will never happen after being knocked out by Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The 29…
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Canelo backed into a corner on Golovkin fight, no way out
By Phil D. Jay
WBC middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez extended an invite to Gennady Golovkin on Saturday night that has effectively handed the Mexican no choice but to face his rival next. The 25 year-old asked…
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Khan KO evokes memories of Hatton, hard to come back from
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan is contemplating his next move following a massive knockout defeat to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night when the Briton challenged for the WBC middleweight title in Las Vegas. The 29…
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Canelo to GGG: We don?t f*** around, I?ll put the gloves on again now!
By Phil D. Jay
WBC middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez had a stark warning for divisional rival Gennady Golovkin following his standout victory over Amir Khan on Saturday night. The Mexican took Khan out with a vicious…
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Canelo Alvarez lays Amir Khan out cold in Las Vegas
By Phil D. Jay
The lineal WBC middleweight championship of the world remains with Canelo Alvarez following a devastating knockout victory over Amir Khan at the T-Mobile Arena. The 25 year-old, fighting in his 49th professional…
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Pulev dominates Chisora as judge Hausammann hands in yet another questionable card
By Phil D. Jay
Bulgarian puncher Kubrat Pulev is once again the European heavyweight champion following what looked to be a comprehensive points victory over Dereck Chisora in Hamburg. It seemed Pulev had used his superior…
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Haye doubts Briggs clash following Dimitrenko announcement
By Phil D. Jay
A fight between David Haye and Shannon Briggs this September has been put in jeopardy due the American being pitted against hard-hitting Russian Alexander Dimitrenko. That?s the view of Haye himself, who…
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Exclusive: Canelo coy on GGG / WBC belt, has full respect for Amir Khan
By Phil D. Jay
WBC middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez expects his upcoming encounter with Amir Khan to be a lot more exciting than divisional rival Gennady Golovkin?s recent two round blow-out against Dominic Wade. Canelo has…
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IBF: Guzman or Rosas face Wake for Frampton?s old belt, no Vargas
By Phil D. Jay
International Boxing Federation Chairman Lindsey Tucker has informed WBN that number one super-bantamweight Shingo Wake will meet tonight?s victor from the bout between Jonathan Guzman and Daniel Rosas for their vacant championship.…
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Exclusive: Amir Khan expects Canelo return, not GGG mandatory
By Phil D. Jay
British star Amir Khan refused to be drawn on possible future fights with Gennady Golovkin or Floyd Mayweather Jr as a WBC middleweight title double looms. Khan, 29, jumps from his recent…
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Frampton eyes mentor McGuigan?s old belt against Santa Cruz
By Phil D. Jay
Former unified super bantamweight world champion Carl Frampton intends to follow in manager and promoter Barry McGuigan?s footsteps and claim the WBA featherweight title on July 30. McGuigan won the strap at…