Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Tyson Fury: Belts and money won?t change me, if people don?t like me switch over!
By Phil D. Jay
Newly-crowned world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is adamant his recent success won?t go to his head as the four-belt title holder spoke at his homecoming on Monday. The 27 year-old addressed the…
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Exclusive: Sulaiman discusses Mayweather legacy, comeback talk
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has informed WBN that he doesn?t foresee a return to boxing for recently retired pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather, 38, hung up his gloves in…
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Exclusive: Sauerland expects Abraham v Ramirez in Germany barring ?sensational offer?
By Phil D. Jay
Arthur Abraham?s promoter Kalle Sauerland has revealed to WBN that talks are already underway for the WBO super middleweight champion to defend his belt against mandatory challenger Gilberto Ramirez. Just days on…
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Exclusive: Paulie Malignaggi gives honest assessment of Italy debut
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi has informed WBN that he is ready to return to action following an eight-round victory over Laszlo Fazekas in September. ?The Magic Man? had originally spoken…
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Crolla inflicts excruciating body shot on Perez, claims world crown
By Phil D. Jay
Anthony Crolla produced a left to the body like nothing he?s ever landed before to dethrone Darleys Perez of his WBA lightweight title at the Manchester Arena in England on Saturday night.…
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Cotto-Canelo: Puerto Rico v Mexico war set to rage on in Las Vegas
By Phil D. Jay
An anticipated fight second only to that of Floyd Mayweather?s super-bout with Manny Pacquiao last May takes place at the Mandalay Bay tonight as Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez lock horns in…
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Exclusive: Erislandy Lara eyes Cotto-Canelo winner, WBC tourney, WBA ?super? status and 160 run
By Phil D. Jay
Erislandy Lara is hoping to cram plenty into the New Year as the Cuban awaits the outcome of this weekend?s massive clash between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas. The…
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Amir Khan joins consortium to buy Bolton Wanderers FC
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Amir Khan has joined a group of investors bidding to take control of English Football League side Bolton Wanderers FC. The 28 year-old is part of Sports Shield, a…
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Editor?s view: Cotto sidesteps Golovkin by defaulting on WBC belt
By Phil D. Jay
Four-weight world champion Miguel Cotto has effectively ruled himself out of a fight with Gennady Golokvin should the Puerto Rican come through his clash with Canelo Alvarez this weekend. Cotto was stripped…
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Exclusive: Three more fighters on board for WBC 154 Tournament
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman could already have four participants for the super welterweight version of his WBC Tournament vision after confirming the interest of three more boxers to WBN this week. Hot…
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Exclusive: Loeffler says Golovkin fight is realistic, but entirely down to Froch
By Phil D. Jay
K2 promoter Tom Loeffler has informed WBN that he would welcome a massive super-fight between Gennady Golovkin and Carl Froch at some point in 2016. Rumours have resurfaced over the past week…
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Rigo appeal still pending, no full WBO belt for Donaire v Juarez yet
By Phil D. Jay
The World Boxing Organisation have informed WBN that the recently confirmed super bantamweight clash between Nonito Donaire and Cesar Juarez will not have the full title on the line, as things currently…
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Exclusive: Wilder discusses Fury?s ?Batman? presser antics
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says anything Tyson Fury could throw at him would have no impact following the Briton?s recent headlining act at the Wladimir Klitschko press conference. Fury, 27, dressed…
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Exclusive: Journalist Jeff Powell hits back at ?Santa? Bob over Pacquiao v Khan story
By Phil D. Jay
Daily Mail journalist Jeff Powell has defended his recent story over a possible fight between one-time training partners Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan on April 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Powell has…
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Arum: Pacquiao-Khan story was made up, uncle called to apologize
By Phil D. Jay
Bob Arum has informed WBN that he believes the recent Manny Pacquiao v Amir Khan story released by a national newspaper in the UK was completely fabricated. Speaking over the phone in…
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Exclusive: Arum confirms three in the frame for Pacquiao, decision possible next week
By Phil D. Jay
WBN participated in a scheduled call with Bob Arum on Wednesday night and as you can imagine the Top Rank promoter was not in high spirits regarding recent goings on. Arum has…
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Mosley: Floyd will fight again, now I?m injury free I?d beat him!
By Phil D. Jay
Top welterweight Shane Mosley has informed WBN that he thinks Floyd Mayweather will return to the sport in 2016 following the pound for pound king?s ?retirement? in September. Mayweather equalled Rocky Marciano?s…
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Editor?s view: False dawns hurting Amir Khan?s big fight chances
By Phil D. Jay
It?s not the first time a fight between a major player in the sport and British welterweight Amir Khan has been announced prematurely, but hopefully for the ex-world champion it will be…
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Exclusive: Arum labels Pacquiao v Khan agreement claims ‘nuts’
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank supremo Bob Arum has informed WBN that reports in the UK press of Amir Khan being already chosen for a fight against Manny Pacquiao are incorrect. An article declaring Khan…
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Quigg title promotion sets up massive two-belt Frampton battle
By Phil D. Jay
WBN revealed the news on Friday that Scott Quigg has been given the all clear by the WBA to fight in a huge UK unification with IBF super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton.…