Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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MayPac 2 the casualty following Top Rank decision to sue Haymon
By Phil D. Jay
The chance of a second fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao seems to have disappeared in the wake of Top Rank launching a legal attack on the pound for pound king?s…
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Cotto, Canelo reviewing November dates, no venue set yet
By Phil D. Jay
The hugely-anticipated middleweight title clash between champion Miguel Cotto and challenger Canelo Alvarez is set to go ahead in November, according to the WBC title holder?s advisor. Rumours had recently surfaced that…
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Mayweather slaps ‘Pacquiao’ dummy, says stop lying about injury (video)
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather Jr brought back some old beef via his Instagram account this week as the world number one was playing around with a punch dummy at a gym store. The 38…
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Randall Bailey aims for Canelo Alvarez or Erislandy Lara shot following successful return
By Phil D. Jay
Former two-weight world title holder Randall Bailey put in yet another big punching performance last week when the American made his comeback from a 19-month ring absence. Despite winning his previous fight…
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Froch has final say on GGG fight – Loeffler
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golokvin's promoter Tom Loeffler has informed WBN that a fight against Carl Froch can happen soon and all the ex-world champion has to do is say the word. Loeffler is on…
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Brandon Rios yet to sign contract for Kell Brook clash
By Phil D. Jay
As former world lightweight champion Brandon Rios exclusively told WBN back in April, the American is ready to accept a fight with IBF welterweight title holder Kell Brook in the UK. The…
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Editor?s view: Timing right for a Prizefighter/Super 8 legends series
By Phil D. Jay
As former world champions announce their intentions to come out of retirement following years of inactivity, you have to wonder why there is no platform for the past legends to show they…
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Juan Manuel Marquez plans to fight in October or November, provided kneecap holds up
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican superstar Juan Manuel Marquez is hopeful that his career isn't over as medical staff attempt to successfully treat his knee condition ahead of an eagerly-anticipated return to the ring. The 41…
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Lemieux downs N’Dam four times en route to IBF title win
By Phil D. Jay
David Lemieux dropped a game Hassan N'Dam four times in their vacant IBF middleweight title bout to win his first world championship at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The big-punching fighter delighted…
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Superior Ward dominates and stops bloody Smith in round nine
By Phil D. Jay
Andre Ward didn't look like a fighter who had been away from the ring for some nineteen months as the former pound for pound number two dominated Paul Smith Jnr for the…
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Smith Jnr weighs heavy again, loses total of $60k from Ward purse
By Phil D. Jay
British super middleweight contender Paul Smith Jnr tipped the scales just over 184lbs today, a full three pounds over the agreed limit of 181lbs for his imminent clash with Andre Ward. Smith…
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Arum: If Mayweather is smart, he gives Pacquiao a rematch or two
By Phil D. Jay
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum believes Floyd Mayweather won't be able to reach the monetary heights he enjoyed on May 2 of this year, unless the pound for pound king gives Manny…
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Floyd Sr: I told Amir Khan you?ve been knocked out by bums, I?ll knock him the f*** out!
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather Sr had a stark warning for Amir Khan just a day after they shared a phone conversation over a possible fight with his son. Khan has posted an Instagram video…
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GGG questioning Mayweather?s manhood, minimal affect going to 154, says trainer Sanchez
By Phil D. Jay
Gennady Golovkin's trainer Abel Sanchez believes the world middleweight number one can get down to 154 safely given the right amount of time, despite spending his entire career at 160lbs. Sanchez says…
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Editor?s view: Oscar call-out masks opponent struggle for Floyd
By Phil D. Jay
However serious or not, Floyd Mayweather's recent offer to fight Oscar De La Hoya again in September has pointed to a lack of high-profile opponents for the pound for pound king to…
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Mike Tyson comeback rumours branded ?false?
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News have been informed by Mike Tyson's publicist Joann Mignano that the former undisputed heavyweight champion is not planning to return to the sport to face James Toney anytime soon.…
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Editor?s view: If it truly is Mayweather?s final fight, he has to face GGG
By Phil D. Jay
The rumour mill is in full swing once again as an announcement on who Floyd Mayweather Jr will fight on September 12 is said to be just a short time away. Mayweather,…
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GGG: It?s 100% that I beat Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Middleweight king Gennady Golovkin has reiterated his willingness to drop down in weight for a blockbuster meeting with pound for pound best Floyd Mayweather Jr. Golovkin, who is the most feared puncher…
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The left hand heard around the world: Sergio Martinez calls time on career
By Phil D. Jay
Former world champion Sergio Martinez has announced his retirement from the sport with immediate effect after admitting defeat in his attempts to return from severe knee problems. The Argentinian, who turned 40…
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More questions than answers as Wilder TKO?s Molina in nine
By Phil D. Jay
Deontay Wilder defended his WBC heavyweight title for the first time on Saturday night with a ninth round stoppage win over Eric Molina in Birmingham, Alabama. The 29 year-old was wobbled in…