Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Roman Gonzalez and the pound for pound debate
By Phil D. Jay
Another victory for three-weight world champion Roman Gonzalez last weekend has re-opened the debate about who really is the best pound for pound fighter on the planet. The Nicaraguan stands just five…
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Kathy Duva reaffirms Kovalev-Ward has been signed for six months
By Phil D. Jay
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has informed WBN that a venue for the massive light heavyweight clash between Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward will be confirmed soon. Two cities are currently in…
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Sergey Kovalev to fight Isaac Chilemba in Russia
By Phil D. Jay
WBO, IBF and WBA light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev will defend his haul of titles against Isaac Chilemba this summer in Yekaterinburg, Russia. As reports in Eastern Europe began confirming the bout…
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Leo Santa Cruz v Carl Frampton agreed for NYC in late summer
By Phil D. Jay
Carl Frampton's manager Barry McGuigan has confirmed that super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton has agreed terms with Leo Santa Cruz for a move up to featherweight. The fight had originally been announced…
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Terence Crawford v Viktor Postol unification close for July 23
By Phil D. Jay
WBO and WBC super lightweight champions Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol are set to collide this summer as Top Rank eye a massive in-house unification on July 23. Crawford, widely regarded as…
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Spence v Ponomarev ordered by IBF, winner mandatory for Brook
By Phil D. Jay
The International Boxing Federation informed WBN on Tuesday that they have ordered number two and three-ranked welterweight contenders Errol Spence Jr and Konstantin Ponomarev to fight for their mandatory status. Spence, coming…
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Errol Spence Jr: New PPV star in the making ready for coronation
By Phil D. Jay
Danny Garcia, Kell Brook and Keith Thurman are all on the radar of Errol Spence Jr after the undefeated welterweight announced himself at the top with a crushing win over Chris Algieri.…
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Amir Khan: I feel stronger at the weight, expect an exciting fight!
By Phil D. Jay
British contender Amir Khan is enjoying his training as the former world champion prepares for a debut above the welterweight limit against Canelo Alvarez on May 7. ?King? Khan meets the Mexican…
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Spence nails Algieri in five; Kalajdzic exposes Browne in defeat
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight star Errol Spence Jr. live up to his considerable hype by becoming the first fighter to stop Chris Algieri at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 26 year-old maintained his…
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MayPac II: The Hard Sell
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has been out of boxing officially for almost a week and reports are already placing the Filipino back in the ring with arch-rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. Despite both fighters declaring…
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Carson Jones returns home April 30, names trio of future targets
By Phil D. Jay
Rugged American Carson Jones makes his return to Oklahoma City on April 30 following two fights in the United Kingdom against former world title challenger Brian Rose. The 29 year-old, who pushed…
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Pacquiao downs Bradley twice for UD win; Ramirez beats Abraham
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao may well have fought his last fight in a boxing ring but judging on his performance against Timothy Bradley the Filipino has a lot left to offer the sport. Participating…
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Acid test for Anthony Joshua, destiny calls vs Charles Martin
By Phil D. Jay
London 2012 gold medallist Anthony Joshua is just months away from a new super-heavyweight taking his place as Olympic champion as the undefeated British star aims for a much higher honour. In…
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Loeffler committed to Golovkin becoming undisputed king at 160
By Phil D. Jay
K2 promoter Tom Loeffler has stated his intention to fully clean up the middleweight division and make sure Gennady Golovkin holds all five world title belts before moving up in weight. GGG…
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Adrien Broner arrested, processed and released in Ohio
By Phil D. Jay
Four-weight world title holder Adrien Broner was released on $100,000 dollars bail by police just three days after defeating Ashley Theophane in Washington. Broner reported to the Cincinnati force as promised on…
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Broner loses title on scales, Theophane hits 140 limit
By Phil D. Jay
Adrien Broner came in at 140.4 pounds at Thursday's weigh-in ahead of what was supposed to be the American's first defence of the WBA super lightweight title. 'The Problem' faces Briton Ashley…
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Lee Haskins to defend IBF belt against Erik Morales’ brother Ivan
By Phil D. Jay
The fight was announced by Haskins' handler Jamie Sanigar this Thursday and will take place at Cardiff's Ice Arena on May 14. Haskins, 32, was handed the red strap when former champion…
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Exclusive: Paulie Malignaggi offers Kell Brook summer US option
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world title holder Paulie Malignaggi has informed WBN that he believes Kell Brook has to look below his current targets in order to reintroduce himself to the American market once…
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Saunders: Chuck me in against GGG, let?s see what I?m made of!
By Phil D. Jay
Billy Joe Saunders reiterated his desire to face the best middleweight in the world when carrying out punditry duties for Channel 5 over the Easter weekend. The WBO champion and WBC belt…
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Editor?s view: Nick Blackwell ? Tough questions raised from an unavoidable, blameless situation
By Phil D. Jay
As always with a major incident in boxing, a blame game and questioning of events inevitably follows. Nick Blackwell, a 25 year-old fighter with the heart of a lion, plus an infinite…