Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Robles delighted with Margarito progress, sure he could beat GGG
By Phil D. Jay
Respected trainer Raul Robles is putting ex-pound for pound star Antonio Margarito through his paces ahead of a possible comeback by the Mexican in the coming months. Margarito, 37, has been out…
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Maidana open to Broner rematch or Guerrero, talks return and MayPac
By Phil D. Jay
Former world welterweight champion Marcos Maidana has responded to comments made by ex-foe Adrien Broner this week as the Argentine puncher readies himself for a return to the ring following almost a…
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The six defeats of Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao will go down in history as one of the best ever due to his ring achievements as a seven-weight world champion, but there was a point in his career when…
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Cotto pounds Geale despite huge weight difference; Vazquez beaten
By Phil D. Jay
Miguel Cotto defended his WBC middleweight title with a punch perfect victory over Daniel Geale at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 34 year-old, who was facing an opponent weighing…
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Mayweather backtracks on vacating titles, instructs lawyers over WBO belt
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather is fighting to keep hold of the WBO welterweight title he took from Manny Pacquiao on May 2 despite announcing his intention to vacate all his belts in the aftermath…
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John Moralde returns June 19 following tragic Brayd Smith bout
By Phil D. Jay
Featherweight John Vincent Moralde is scheduled to challenge for the WBC Youth title on June 19, three months on from his devastating encounter with Brayd Smith in Toowoomba, Australia. The undefeated Filipino,…
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Editor?s view: Mayweather v Brook ? The ultimate Khan insult
By Phil D. Jay
Amir Khan has long dismissed any acknowledgement of Kell Brook being a serious contender on the world stage as the ex-super lightweight champion chases a career-defining, and not to mention, money-spinning fight…
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Oscar De La Hoya shocks, says comeback is possible (video)
By Phil D. Jay
In a recent radio interview with Power 106 FM Los Angeles, former multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya has admitted that he may consider a comeback to the ring following seven…
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Katsidis: Final boxing journey had to be with Brendon
By Phil D. Jay
Michael Katsidis has gone back to where it all began by returning to old friend and trainer Brendon Smith for what the former interim WBO lightweight champion explained to WBN was his…
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Sulaiman on impact of Haymon?s Premier Boxing Champions, possibility of PBC titles
By Phil D. Jay
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has spoken to WBN about the recent emergence of Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions as rumours grow that the company are to bring in their own title belts.…
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Froch: No warm-up fight, If I come back it’s straight in at the top
By Phil D. Jay
Nottingham's Carl Froch says he will make a formal decision on his future next month as speculation mounts that 'The Cobra' could agree a Wembley finale against middleweight king Gennady Golokvin in…
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DeGale drops Dirrell twice, claims IBF title in Boston
By Phil D. Jay
James DeGale became the first Briton to win Olympic gold and follow it up with a world championship in the pro ranks in a thriller with Andre Dirrell in Boston. The Londoner,…
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Editor?s view: Pacquiao faces hard year ahead, ring rust on return
By Phil D. Jay
Recovering from surgery on a torn rotator cuff will be tough enough on seven-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao without the Filipino having to watch on whilst rival Floyd Mayweather takes on an…
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Gonzalez makes P4P move, threatens Mayweather record bid
By Phil D. Jay
Nicaraguan puncher Roman Gonzalez broke out as a world star on Saturday night as the three-weight world champion made his HBO debut in the US to all-round applause. The 27 year-old demolished…
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Roman Gonzalez arrives on the big stage with stunning win
By Phil D. Jay
Nicaraguan puncher Roman Gonzalez showed why there is so much buzz about him at the moment as the WBC flyweight champion successfully defended his belt with a damaging win over Edgar Sosa…
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Morales wins easy; Madiev, Estrada and Duran triumph in LA
By Phil D. Jay
Bantamweight contender Ivan Morales proved to be a cut above Danny Flores as the younger brother of Mexican legend Erik made it 28 victories as a pro. The undefeated 23 year-old cruised…
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Crushed Malignaggi explains/shows off severe cut, vows to return (photo)
By Phil D. Jay
Paulie Malignaggi has vowed to be back in action soon after suffering a bad cut in training that ruled the former world champion out of his comeback againt Danny O'Connor. The 34…
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De La Hoya: Canelo will definitely accept any opening to face Cotto
By Phil D. Jay
A massive 2015 clash between pound for pound stars Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto is in the hands of the Puerto Rican, according to Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya.…
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Editor?s view: Fans frustration over Sky boxing coverage continues
By Phil D. Jay
Given a massive budget and an array of talent to choose from, Sky Sports should be leading the way at the forefront of boxing coverage in the United Kingdom ? so why…
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Manny Pacquiao legacy secure without boxing return
By Phil D. Jay
Nine-time, seven-weight world title holder Manny Pacquiao will be pushing 38 when the Filipino great is fit enough to make a comeback to boxing on the back of his defeat to career…