Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Fight updates: Crawford v Jean; Bizier v Lawson; Drozd v Makabu
By Phil D. Jay
Talented two-weight world champion Terence Crawford is likely to defend his WBO super lightweight crown against NABF belt holder Dierry Jean on October 24 in Omaha, Nebraska. The 27 year-old, who is…
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Sulaiman talks Mayweather?s influence on the sport, CBS fight, PBC, and boxing?s wealth
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman believes Floyd Mayweather fighting on CBS in his final fight would have been a massive event in boxing, but ultimately the ?Money? man is the only one who…
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Hearn works on Brook-Bradley / Quigg-Donaire, has Frampton hopes raised
By Phil D. Jay
Eddie Hearn is eyeing a massive unification for star welterweight Kell Brook in October and says talks with promoter Bob Arum have begun over a fight with WBO title holder Timothy Bradley.…
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Kovalev not impressed, says only a handful in boxing are ?real fighters?
By Phil D. Jay
Unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev believes that boxing is lacking real fighting men in this day and age as the Russian sees money being the main focus over entertainment value. The…
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Floyd Mayweather ruling on WBC 147 / 154 titles set for November
By Phil D. Jay
Mauricio Sulaiaman has confirmed to WBN that the situation regarding Floyd Mayweather?s world championships at welterweight and super welterweight will be addressed at this year?s WBC convention. Mayweather, 38, is due to…
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Hunter: Like Ali, we?ll feel Mayweather loss when he retires
By Phil D. Jay
Virgil Hunter is relishing the challenge of opposing pound for pound best Floyd Mayweather Jr on September 12 and says the brash American won?t be fully appreciated until after the fight against…
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Stevenson: Chicken Kovalev?s fight was a joke, Mohammedi a pizza delivery guy!
By Phil D. Jay
WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson has accused Sergey Kovalev of chickening out of their meeting when the Russian?s team pulled out of a stipulated purse bid for the high-profile clash. ?Superman?…
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De La Hoya: MayPac fiasco out of the way, Cotto v Canelo the biggest fight in history
By Phil D. Jay
Oscar De La Hoya couldn?t resist having a couple of verbal jabs at the recent fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao as the Golden Boy President formally announced the Miguel Cotto…
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Espinoza: Mayweather’s work ethic his legacy
By Phil D. Jay
Showtime?s Stephen Espinoza believes the formidable discipline shown by Floyd Mayweather Jr throughout his professional career will contribute to how the pound for pound king is remembered when he retires. Mayweather, 38,…
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Sulaiman happy with Mayweather?s choice of Berto
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has stated his pleasure at Andre Berto being given the opportunity to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr on September 12. Berto, 31, was chosen ahead of Amir Khan and…
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Mayweather made 100/1 on favourite against Berto
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather has been made a staggering 100/1 on favourite to defeat upcoming opponent Andre Berto next month and push his amazing record to 49-0. The 38 year-old…
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Nigel Benn: Carl Froch did the right thing, GGG too accurate for him
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world title holder Nigel Benn is convinced Carl Froch did the right thing in retiring from the sport after being offered a fight with current middleweight king Gennady Golovkin. Froch,…
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Mayweather: Berto my last dance, Pacquiao fight the most important
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather has reiterated that he will step away from boxing on September 12 upon the completion of his recently announced title defense against former world champion Andre Berto. The 48-0 self-titled…
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WBC: Pacquiao v Khan clash would be final eliminator for Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed to WBN this week that any proposed spring fight between Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao would be sanctioned as a final eliminator. Khan 28, recently…
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Hughie Fury talks Deontay Wilder, backs Tyson to shock Klitschko
By Phil D. Jay
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury has revealed to WBN that he had to chuckle when his father and trainer Peter Fury informed him about a possible world title shot against Deontay Wilder in…
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Sulaiman: Wilder not fighting Arreola, Fury sanctioning unlikely
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has moved to clear up a couple of rumours regarding the future of heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in his latest conversation with WBN. Wilder, 29, is lining up…
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Downhearted Khan says stablemate Berto can give Floyd a tough night
By Phil D. Jay
Following the official announcement of Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto and to deal with a number of interview requests for comment which have come through Amir Khan has released the following statement:…
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Provodnikov would consider Brook, manager weary of bad UK decisions
By Phil D. Jay
Russian puncher Ruslan Provodnikov would be willing to listen to any offer for an IBF welterweight title chance against Kell Brook despite his manager's reservations over hometown judging decisions. Brook is known…
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Tarver ready for Cunningham clash, aims to earn Klitschko shot
By Phil D. Jay
Five-time world champion Antonio Tarver expects a tough fight with Steve Cunningham on August 14 as the American looks to extend his six-year undefeated run. ?The Magic Man? secured a clash with…
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Hatton: Khan can beat Floyd, Pacquiao a chess match
By Phil D. Jay
Former Floyd Mayweather opponent Ricky Hatton says he understands why the current pound for pound king has chosen not to face Amir Khan as a rumoured battle with Andre Berto looms large.…