Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Ward out-classes Barrera, moves closer to Kovalev clash
By Phil D. Jay
Andre Ward made a successful move up seven pounds to the light-heavyweight limit with a debut victory at the weight against Sullivan Barrera in California. The ex-super middleweight ruler actually looked the…
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Frustrated Kell Brook takes out Kevin Bizier in two
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight world champion Kell Brook made light work of mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier as the Yorkshireman made a successful return to action from ten months out. The 29 year-old, who missed out…
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Andre Ward intrigued by Olympic chance, says he?s ?very interested?
By Phil D. Jay
Light heavyweight star Andre Ward has opened up on the possibility of fighting at the Olympic Games following the AIBA?s recent revelations. The 32 year-old, who is gearing up to make his…
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Theophane unfazed by Broner reports, fully focused on April 1
By Phil D. Jay
British super-lightweight star Ashley Theophane has informed WBN that he has no worries regarding the recent headlines surrounding upcoming opponent Adrien Broner. It was revealed on Thursday that Broner is facing charges…
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Exclusive: Nigel Benn backs Lucas Browne, questions test failure
By Phil D. Jay
Two-weight world champion and all-round boxing great Nigel Benn has spoken to WBN this week regarding the shocking news that Lucas Browne failed a drug test in the wake of his WBA…
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Lucas Browne: I asked for VADA testing, why would I then cheat?
By Phil D. Jay
WBA heavyweight champion Lucas Browne has gone public for the first time since being accused of doping by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association on March 6 of this year. The 36 year-old gave…
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Devastated Lucas Browne vows to fight test failure: I’m a heavyweight, why take weight-strippers?
By Phil D. Jay
WBA heavyweight champion Lucas Browne is ready to do everything possible to clear his name after illegal substance Clenbuterol was found in his system. A VADA test taken in the hours after…
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Exclusive: VADA refuse to confirm Lucas Browne test results
By Phil D. Jay
The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association has responded to a request from WBN to clarify their findings from the Lucas Browne post-Ruslan Chagaev fight test results. Browne, 36, has tested positive for a banned…
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Exclusive: Shane Mosley enlists Roberto ?Hands of Stone? Duran as trainer for May world title shot
By Phil D. Jay
Six-time, three-weight world champion Shane Mosley has given WBN inside information of a link-up with the great Roberto Duran for a forthcoming world title shot in the spring. Mosley, now campaigning back…
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Floyd Mayweather: I walked away at 38 making seven figures a month
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is showing no signs of wanting to return to the sport anytime soon as the pound for pound king enjoys the fruits of his considerable labor. The 39 year-old,…
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GGG: Saunders call-out a joke – he?s not serious, I want Canelo!
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight king Gennady Golovkin is sure recent call-outs by WBO title holder Billie Joe Saunders are nothing but a smokescreen to keep him relevant in the division. ?GGG? is pencilled in to…
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Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya was born in Montebello, California in 1973 and is a third generation boxer after his Mexican grandfather and father before him were both fighters in their own right.…
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Hekkie Budler shocked by Byron Rojas, loses world titles
By Phil D. Jay
Just as he was gathering a reputation in the sport, South Africa?s minimumweight star Hekkie Budler was unceremoniously knocked off his perch by Nicaraguan hardman Byron Rojas on Saturday night. Budler, who…
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Exclusive: Wilder v Povetkin – May 21 in Moscow confirmed by trainer
By Phil D. Jay
Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has begun camp for what many see as the American?s biggest challenge so far. According to trainer Jay Deas, the 30 year-old, who boasts a perfect…
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Exclusive: As far as we know, Frampton will defend his title – IBF
By Phil D. Jay
The International Boxing Federation have informed WBN that they have received no indication that Carl Frampton will not follow through on his mandatory obligation with the organisation. Frampton, who defeated Scott Quigg…
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De La Hoya: Khan is a warrior, Maidana went down ? he didn?t!
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy Promotions head Oscar De La Hoya has praised Amir Khan for his fighter mentality as the Briton prepares to challenge the promoter?s star fighter in Canelo Alvarez on May 7.…
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George Groves open to future UFC move
By Phil D. Jay
Super-middleweight boxer George Groves has admitted that a move to UFC is appealing to him once his career in boxing comes to an end. The 27 year-old three-time world title challenger, who…
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Victor Ortiz-Andre Berto II heading to StubHub Center on April 30
By Phil D. Jay
A rematch five years in the making is on the verge of being announced that would see Victor Ortiz once share the ring with old welterweight rival Andre Berto. The pair originally…
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Adrien Broner: Ashley Theophane isn’t going four rounds
By Phil D. Jay
WBA super lightweight champion Adrien Broner has predicted an early nights work on April 1 when the American shares the ring with Floyd Mayweather team member Ashley Theophane. The 26 year-old makes…
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Editor’s view: Rigo Logic – Dominate Donaire, kill your career
By Phil D. Jay
An amateur legend, there is no doubt about that, but can the same be said about the professional career of the enigma that is Guillermo Rigondeaux? A recent shambles of an attempt…