Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Ex-world champion Mikkel Kessler set to retire
By Phil D. Jay
Super-middleweight legend Mikkel Kessler has given a huge indication that he will hang up his gloves after failing to secure a big fight in almost two years. The 35 year-old, who won…
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Bob Arum not expecting Mayweather v Pacquiao announcement this weekend
By Phil D. Jay
The has been several reports in the media that the eagerly-anticipated pay-per-view clash could be announced as early as this Sunday, with some going as far as stating that during this weekend's…
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Leonard says Golovkin can achieve greatness at 160, talks potential Cotto fight
By Phil D. Jay
Golovkin, 32, faces Martin Murray on February 21 in Monte Carlo as the Kazakh puncher edges towards a possible mandatory bout with WBC champion Miguel Cotto in the autumn. Leonard sees an…
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Cotto advisor denies any knowledge of Mayweather rematch on May 2
By Phil D. Jay
Several sources are claiming that Mayweather is set to ditch talks with Manny Pacquiao over a super-fight for the spring in favour of challenging Cotto for his WBC middleweight title in search…
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CJ Ross addresses judging controversy, talks return to boxing or switch to MMA
By Phil D. Jay
Over a year on from stepping away from the sport under a cloud, judge Cynthia J. Ross has opened up to WBN on the controversy surrounding her final boxing scorecard as she…
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Surgery ruled out for Deontay Wilder, manager prefers Tyson Fury fight in the UK
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been given the all-clear by doctors following tests this week on an injured hand. It had been feared that the 29 year-old may have suffered a…
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De La Hoya: If Mayweather fights Cotto or Khan we won?t move Canelo date
By Phil D. Jay
As well as disclosing that a fight between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez was off the table to the likes of Elie Seckbach, De La Hoya cast some doubt on whether a…
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Wilder: This is my test, watch me pass it and whoop this boy!
By Phil D. Jay
Wilder, 29, faces Canadian-Haitian Stiverne at the world famous MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and is planning a beat-down as 'The Bronze Bomber' nears his defining night if he can overthrow…
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Sulaiman: WBC has done its part, Mayweather v Pacquiao is down to the fighters
By Phil D. Jay
Sulaiman has been highly accommodating to Floyd Mayweather Jr, who rules with the World Boxing Council in separate weight divisions at 147 and 154, as the pound for pound king entered negotiations…
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Haymon/NBC deal confirms Thurman-Guerrero, Broner-Molina and Garcia-Peterson
By Phil D. Jay
On March 7 in Las Vegas, interim WBA welterweight champion Keith 'One Time' Thurman will defend his belt against Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero in a high-profile contest that sees Adrien Broner face…
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Wilder trainer Deas: It will be much more exciting when Deontay is on top
By Phil D. Jay
That is the view of the big punching 29 year-old's trusted manager and trainer Jay Deas, who has been speaking to WBN ahead of his fighters massive clash at the MGM Grand…
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Margules in the dark over Barthelemy v Burns as IBF stipulate exception terms
By Phil D. Jay
Media sources in Scotland had place home fighter Ricky Burns in the ring on March 28 with Barthelemy at the 135lb limit for a bout set to take place on a touted…
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Mago Abdusalamov hospitalized again, faces new life danger
By Phil D. Jay
Former heavyweight contender Magomed Abdusalamov is back in hospital this month and faces a new threat to his life, according to his wife Bakanay Abdusalamova. The 33 year-old, who spent ten months…
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Froch: If I beat Chavez in style, why would I retire? DeGale is a massive UK fight
By Phil D. Jay
WBA and IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch is keeping his options open as the Nottingham fighter awaits news of a potential pay-per-view clash in Las Vegas against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Contrasting…
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Stiverne: I won?t just knock Wilder out, I’m going to hurt him!
By Phil D. Jay
WBC heavyweight champion Bermane 'B-Ware' Stiverne sent out a stark warning to upcoming challenger Deontay Wilder when WBN caught up with the Canadian as he finalizes preparation for the pair's January 17…
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Hernandez Harrison talks Rainone clash, world titles and Mayweather-Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
Undefeated welterweight Dusty Hernandez Harrison is widely regarded as one of the best prospects around at 147lbs and will get another chance to prove it this Friday night in New York City.…
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Seventeen Fights for 2015
By Phil D. Jay
It's that time again as WBN put together their wishlist of fights for the coming year. Selecting one preferred clash in each division, the list below is a compilation of clashes that…
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Seventeen fights for 2014 ? Did they happen?
By Phil D. Jay
WBN posted their annual wishlist of fights for the coming year twelve months ago and it is that time again to find out how many actually took place in 2014. From a…
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Inoue dethrones Narvaez in style, Linares and Guevara claim WBC titles
By Phil D. Jay
Youngster Naoya Inoue ended the four and a half-year reign of Argentinian veteran Omar Narvaez to take the WBO super-flyweight title in just his eighth professional outing. Inoue, whose amateur record suggested…
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Pacquiao goads ‘Scrooge’ Mayweather: Don’t be boxing humbug!
By Phil D. Jay
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has sent his own holiday message to potential opponent Floyd Mayweather by labelling the WBC and WBA title holder 'boxing humbug' head of the Christmas period. The…