Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Exclusive: Quigg cleared for Frampton unification, Rigondeaux named ‘Champion in Recess’
By Phil D. Jay
Vice President Gilberto Mendoza has handed WBN a copy of the WBA resolution that states Guillermo Rigondeaux has officially been named 'Champion in Recess' to clear the way for Scott Quigg to…
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WBA reviewing Quigg-Frampton sanction request / Rigo title status
By Phil D. Jay
WBA Vice President Gilberto Mendoza has informed WBN that the champion status of super-bantamweight title holders Guillermo Rigondeaux and Scott Quigg is under review. Cuban superstar Rigondeaux currently lays claim to the…
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Exclusive: No Frampton unification unless Quigg is promoted, say IBF
By Phil D. Jay
A blockbuster deal between super-bantamweight champion?s Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg for February 2016 is on the verge of finally being completed following painstaking negotiations involving both camps. Despite some reports that…
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Exclusive: Shane Mosley offers rematch compromise, says Liam Smith fight can happen
By Phil D. Jay
Shane Mosley has exclusively informed WBN on Thursday that he has reached an amicable settlement over a proposed world title challenge against WBO super welterweight champion Liam Smith on December 19. The…
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Exclusive: No Frampton v Wake purse bid, IBF await Quigg contract
By Phil D. Jay
WBN have been informed that purse bids for Carl Frampton?s mandatory clash against number one contender Shingo Wake are no longer scheduled as an agreement for a UK super-fight with Scott Quigg…
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Exclusive: Gallagher says Smith v Mosley needs to headline Anfield or Echo Arena in 2016
By Phil D. Jay
Liam Smith?s trainer Joe Gallagher believes that any potential clash with Shane Mosley should be staged in the WBO super welterweight champion?s own backyard in Liverpool. Talks had been held between Smith?s…
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Exclusive: Shane Mosley reveals advanced talks with Liam Smith
By Phil D. Jay
American boxing legend ?Sugar? Shane Mosley stands on the verge of sealing his UK debut on December 19 after confirming to WBN that he is in negotiations to face Liam Smith in…
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Exclusive: Duva wanted Pascal v Stevenson eliminator, settled for Kovalev rematch
By Phil D. Jay
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has informed WBN that a proposed return between world light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev and Jean Pascal should become a reality. The pair first met back in March…
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Arum: I?m not sad about Pacquiao retirement, mental acuity needed for politics
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says the forthcoming retirement of Manny Pacquiao will be a good thing for his long term political career. Pacquiao, 36, stands down from his 20-year boxing stint…
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Prichard Colon now breathing on his own
By Phil D. Jay
Critically ill boxer Prichard Colon is now breathing on his own a week on from first being admitted to hospital with a bleed on the brain. The 23 year-old lost to Terrel…
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Prichard Colon sedation removed by doctors
By Phil D. Jay
Welterweight Prichard Colon has been taken off the sedation that placed him in an induced coma last week following a disqualification loss to Terrel Williams last Saturday. Colon, 23, was operated on…
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Five remain on Manny Pacquiao shortlist
By Phil D. Jay
Two Americans, two Brits and Mexican legend remain in consideration to potentially be the last opponent to face Manny Pacquiao before he steps away from boxing. Former world title holders Amir Khan…
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Exclusive: Loeffler offers grim outlook for future GGG foes, talks Cotto v Canelo and Eubank Jr
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golokvin?s promoter Tom Loeffler has predicted to WBN that his fighter will continue a path of destruction in the future following on from a scintillating display against David Lemieux. ?GGG? annihilated…
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Eubank Jr eyes Golovkin ?within the next two years?
By Phil D. Jay
Interim WBA middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr is hoping to snare a challenge against formidable divisional ruler and pound for pound star Gennady Golovkin before October 2017. Eubank is preparing to face…
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Koki Kameda: Tomoki beat Jamie McDonnell twice, deserves trilogy
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Koki Kameda has informed WBN that he believes his brother Tomoki deserves a third clash with Jamie McDonnell after sharing 24 rounds with the Briton in 2015. Tomoki, 24,…
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Roman Gonzalez punishes Brian Viloria, forces late stoppage
By Phil D. Jay
WBC flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez showed once again why there is so much buzz surrounding his career at the moment with a savage display against former world title holder Brian Viloria. The…
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Exclusive: Leonard expected more from Pacquiao against Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Sugar Ray Leonard has informed WBN that he was disappointed in the performance of Manny Pacquiao when the Filipino lost out to Floyd Mayweather Jr last May. Pacquiao, 36, has since nursed…
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David Haye turns 35, career abyss continues
By Phil D. Jay
Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye turned 35 on Tuesday to mark yet another year of inactivity for the exciting British fighter. Haye last fought in July 2012 when knocking out Dereck Chisora…
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Exclusive: Shane Mosley willing to face Liam Smith if current fight talks fall through
By Phil D. Jay
Highly-rated welterweight Shane Mosley has informed WBN that his recent social media spat with new WBO 154 pound champion Liam Smith could lead to a fight in the future. Mosley, 44, is…
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Exclusive: Mosley says look at the statistics, Pacquiao may have beaten Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
?Sugar? Shane Mosley is adamant Manny Pacquiao should be given more credit for his performance against Floyd Mayweather when the Filipino lost a unanimous decision last May. Pacquiao, 36, went down to…