Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Fight updates: Cotto v Marquez; Lebedev v Ramirez; Broner v Theophane
By Phil D. Jay
The return of Juan Manuel Marquez is drawing near as the Mexican revealed over the weekend that talks are underway for a collision of veteran multi-weight champions. ?Dinamita? is hoping to secure…
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Exclusive: Team Charles Martin talk ?smooth? Anthony Joshua deal
By Phil D. Jay
Charles Martin had no problem travelling to the UK for his first title defense as the American aims to show the world he?s a worthy world champion, according to manager Mike Borao.…
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Exclusive: Khan?t be fan-friendly versus Canelo, says Thurman
By Phil D. Jay
Keith Thurman has given his thoughts to WBN on divisional rival Amir Khan accepting a mammoth challenge against WBC middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez on May 7. Eyebrows were raised considerably when Khan…
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Exclusive: Stevenson discusses Kovalev fighting Pascal twice, Ward
By Phil D. Jay
Adonis ?Superman? Stevenson believes long-time rival and current light-heavyweight ruler Sergey Kovalev will continue undefeated for the remainder of 2016. The 38 year-old, who holds the WBC title, has long been linked…
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Gallagher likens Frampton v Quigg encounter to Barrera v Morales I
By Phil D. Jay
Top UK trainer Joe Gallagher has likened this month?s super-bantamweight unification between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg to the Mexican super-fight between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales in 2000. Gallagher, who…
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Exclusive: Duva responds to ‘free falling’ Stevenson, says fight solely on HBO or no Kovalev deal
By Phil D. Jay
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has hit back at Adonis Stevenson following the WBC light-heavyweight title holder?s exclusive interview with WBN this week. Stevenson, alongside his business manager Rudy Louis, gave in-depth…
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Abraham honored to share the Las Vegas stage with Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham puts another tick on his bucket list this spring when the Armenian-German puncher tackles Gilberto Ramirez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 48-fight veteran,…
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Frampton says Quigg ?should be embarrassed? as both fighters discuss the Rigondeaux situation
By Phil D. Jay
Ahead of their massive super bantamweight unification clash, Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg have aired their views on the winner possibly facing Cuban superstar Guillermo Rigondeaux later this year. The pair were…
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Exclusive: Charles Martin promoter says AJ deal ?far from done?
By Phil D. Jay
Leon Margules has updated WBN on the current situation as the promoter attempts to strike a deal between IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin and Anthony Joshua. On the back of Joshua?s handler…
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Bradley vacates WBO belt, Ali v Vargas title clash sanctioned
By Phil D. Jay
Tim Bradley's decision to fight Manny Pacquiao for a third time means the American is no longer a world champion. Bradley, 32, was originally handed the full WBO welterweight title for a…
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Exclusive: Mares talks Montiel clash, future Santa Cruz rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Featherweight star Abner Mares is hoping to come through his March 12 bout with Fernando Montiel relatively unscathed as the former world champion pushes for a return with rival Leo Santa Cruz.…
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Exclusive: ‘Superman’ Stevenson outlines position on Kovalev fight
By Phil D. Jay
WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson has informed WBN of his current stance regarding a divisional super-fight with Sergey Kovalev. The 38 year-old has been linked to a massive unification with three-belt title…
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Exclusive: Keith Thurman discusses Kell Brook, potential Wembley / US unification
By Phil D. Jay
Impressive puncher Keith Thurman has informed WBN that he has no problem facing fellow welterweight champion Kell Brook in a massive unification at Wembley Stadium. The current WBA title holder, who is…
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Exclusive: Keith Thurman discusses facing ?friend? Shawn Porter, previous sparring sessions
By Phil D. Jay
WBA champion Keith ?One Time? Thurman will have a familiar foe opposing him on March 12 when the American makes the latest defense of his welterweight title in Connecticut. The 27 year-old…
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Man shot dead at weigh-in, MGM Dublin show cancelled
By Phil D. Jay
Macklin?s Gym Marbella?s Dublin show scheduled for this Saturday night at the National Stadium has been postponed indefinitely following an incident at the weigh-in. Twenty professional boxers, many from the MGM stable…
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Exclusive: GGG trainer says no divas! ? Canelo or Khan, Golovkin only fights for WBC title at 160
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golovkin?s trainer Abel Sanchez has confirmed to WBN that any fight with either Canelo Alvarez or Amir Khan will only happen at the 160 pound limit. WBC middleweight champion Canelo puts…
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Amir Khan combats social media hack as Twitter name is altered
By Phil D. Jay
Just two days after announcing the biggest fight of his life against Canelo Alvarez on May 7 in Las Vegas, Amir Khan has been the victim of social media hacking. On Thursday,…
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Freshmart wins vacant WBA title, decisions Buitrago in rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Thailand?s Knockout CP Freshmart upgraded his interim WBA minimumweight title for the ?regular? version with a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Nicaraguan foe Carlos Buitrago. The 25 year-old, who edged out Buitrago…
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Brook: Khan will lose to Canelo, fight with me always on the table
By Phil D. Jay
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook has admitted UK rival Amir Khan has put himself in a no-lose situation when challenging Canelo Alvarez on May 7 in Las Vegas. Khan, 29, had been…
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Exclusive: Eddie Hearn reacts to Canelo v Khan shocker on May 7
By Phil D. Jay
Kell Brook?s promoter Eddie Hearn has given his immediate reaction to WBN as Golden Boy announced a shock clash between Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan on May 7 in Las Vegas. Briton…