Phil D. Jay

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Khan: 75% chance of Pacquiao fight, Mayweather chickened out

By Phil D. Jay Oct 11, 2015

Amir Khan is leaving negotiations with Manny Pacquiao to his team as the Briton takes in the AIBA World Championships in Doha this weekend. The 28 year-old, who unified the 140 pound…
Mayweather v Pacquiao rematch reports unsubstantiated

By Phil D. Jay Oct 9, 2015

Quotes attributed to Manny Pacquiao by a European journalist have led to hysterical reporting about a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. As Pacquiao landed in Doha to catch a glimpse of…
Exclusive: Sugar Ray Leonard says Floyd Mayweather not in all-time top ten, has to go for 50-0

By Phil D. Jay Oct 8, 2015

All-time great Sugar Ray Leonard has told WBN that he believes Floyd Mayweather should try to break Rocky Marciano?s 49-0 record after equalling the feat against Andre Berto last month. Mayweather announced…
Exclusive: Mosley lines up Provodnikov / Algieri in December, Marquez for 2016

By Phil D. Jay Oct 7, 2015

Former world champion ?Sugar? Shane Mosley has informed WBN that he has agreed to face either Ruslan Provodnikov or Chris Algieri later this year as the American aims to build on his…
Rios discusses ‘second best opponent? Bradley ? says Vargas left it too late

By Phil D. Jay Oct 7, 2015

Ex-lightweight champion of the world, Brandon Rios has another opportunity to reign at boxing?s top table when the California-based Texan takes on Timothy Bradley on November 7 in Las Vegas. The 29…
Jessie Vargas on Floyd Mayweather 50-0, possible Manny Pacquiao clash

By Phil D. Jay Oct 6, 2015

Former WBA super lightweight champion Jessie Vargas says Floyd Mayweather may regret his decision to retire if the pound for pound king doesn?t come back for a 50th victory. Mayweather hung up…
Randall Bailey scores customary knockout on South Korean debut

By Phil D. Jay Oct 4, 2015

Former two-weight world champion Randall Bailey once again lived up to his 'KO King' nickname with a seventh round stoppage victory in South Korea. The 41 year-old veteran, who held the WBO…
Exclusive: Sugar Ray Leonard shares his fondest memory, offers humility advice

By Phil D. Jay Oct 3, 2015

It was a real privilege to chat to boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard this week from his home in the United States as the five-weight world champion discussed his career contentment and…
Fury: Klitschko can fight November 28, now it?s up to TV

By Phil D. Jay Oct 2, 2015

Tyson Fury has confirmed that Wladimir Klitschko has been given the all-clear to box on November 28 following a calf injury suffered in training last week. Klitschko?s ailment meant a scheduled October…
Amir Khan closes in on Manny Pacquiao fight

By Phil D. Jay Sep 30, 2015

Welterweight contender Amir Khan says he has finally landed one of the big two as a fight with Manny Pacquiao is set to happen between February and April of next year. The…
DeGale v Bute in talks, date remains a moving target

By Phil D. Jay Sep 29, 2015

James DeGale is in negotiations to make his second appearance on Al Haymon?s Premier Boxing Champions as Lucian Bute aims to win back the title belt he made his own between 2007…
Exclusive: Peter Fury says Sky weighing up PPV options for November 28 Klitschko v Fury date

By Phil D. Jay Sep 28, 2015

Tyson Fury?s trainer and uncle Peter Fury has informed WBN that a date of November 28 is on the table for the rescheduled clash with heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Fury was due…
Exclusive: Peter Fury reacts to Klitschko injury, hopeful of new November date

By Phil D. Jay Sep 26, 2015

Tyson Fury?s trainer and uncle Peter has spoken to WBN in the immediate aftermath of Wladimir Klitschko pulling out of the October 24 world title fight in Dusseldorf. Klitschko, 40, suffered damage…
Wladimir Klitschko pulls out of Tyson Fury fight

By Phil D. Jay Sep 25, 2015

News heavyweight fight fans feared broke on Friday as Wladimir Klitschko was forced to pull out of his world clash with Tyson Fury due to injury. The incident comes just two days…
Tim Bradley aims to do some damage with Teddy Atlas in his corner

By Phil D. Jay Sep 25, 2015

WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is hoping a new dawn will begin following a recent link-up with for Mike Tyson trainer Teddy Atlas. The 32 year-old chose to split from long-term coach…
Frampton unification ruled out, IBF would consider ranking Quigg for title challenge

By Phil D. Jay Sep 23, 2015

As talk of a long-awaited agreement between super bantamweights Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg continues to do the rounds, the International Boxing Federation have informed WBN that any fight will definitely not…
Maidana out until 2016, three-weight title run at 154 possible

By Phil D. Jay Sep 22, 2015

Argentinian puncher Marcos Maidana will not be returning to the ring until at least next year, according to manager Sebastian Contursi. The 32 year-old has already been out of action for twelve…
Exclusive: Paulie Malignaggi to decide future after Italian debut

By Phil D. Jay Sep 21, 2015

Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi has informed WBN that he will make a decision on his longer term boxing career once the dust settles on his Italian debut this weekend. ?The…
A route back for David Haye

By Phil D. Jay Sep 20, 2015

Two-weight world title holder David Haye, who is set to announce a return to boxing in the imminent future, is adamant that he can still mix it with the big heavyweight names.…
Quigg: Frampton offered a bigger split, his team don’t want the fight

By Phil D. Jay Sep 19, 2015

A high-profile unification fight with Carl Frampton is being blocked by the IBF bantamweight title holder?s team, according to WBA champion Scott Quigg. Quigg, 26, and his promoter Eddie Hearn have openly…